Dell Intel Xeon 5600 Series, Information Update

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New POST Messages
The following are the new POST messages for the Intel Xeon 5600 series
processors.
Enabling Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode
The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode feature allows the operating system to set
the processor performance in the turbo mode. Based on the processor utilization,
this feature delays the processor turbo mode initiation for better power
management. When the turbo mode is enabled in the
Processor Settings
screen
of the system setup, the feature can be enabled or disabled using the following
BIOS setup options:
NOTE:
The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode is disabled when the turbo mode is
disabled in the processor system setup screen.
Message Description
System Memory Size:
X.X GB, System Memory
Speed: XXX MHz,
Voltage: 1.5V or 1.35V
Displays the amount of system memory, system
memory speed, and current system memory
operating voltage.
This CPU power rating
is not supported
This message displays when either of the following
occurs:
• The Intel Xeon 5600 130 W series processor is
detected on an old system board (systems not marked
with roman numeral II). For a list of the supported
systems, see "Important Information" on page 9.
• The Intel Xeon X5677 130 W series quad-core
processor is detected on PowerEdge M610 and
M710.
Non-ECC DIMM detected
on DIMM XX
Displays when the system detects a non-ECC
memory module.
Setup Screen Field Field value Intelligent Turbo
Power Management CPU Power and
Performance Management
OS DBPM Enabled
Power Management CPU Power and
Performance Management
System DBPM Disabled
Power Management CPU Power and
Performance Management
Maximum
Performance
Disabled