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The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor and determines
whether to target higher performance or better power savings.
Number of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1
Note: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for Number of
Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.
Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximum number of
cores is enabled by default.
Monitor/Mwait
Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set to Enabled for all
system profiles, except Custom by default.
Note: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custom mode is set to
disabled.
Note: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing the Monitor/
Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.
Miscellaneous Settings
You can use the Miscellaneous Settings screen to perform specific functions such as updating
the asset tag and changing the system date and time.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings
To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
Note: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system
to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
Miscellaneous Settings details
About this task
The Miscellaneous Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
System Time
Enables you to set the time on the system.
System Date
Enables you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag
Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes.
Pre-operating system management applications
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