BIOS Setup Utility
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CPU Features Submenu
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Options for the CPU Features submenu are given in
Table 2-8
.
Table 2-8. CPU Features Submenu Options
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Core
Multi-Processing
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled]
Enable or disable Core Multi-Processing feature.
SpeedStep(R)
Technology:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled]
This option enables or disables the Intel SpeedStep Technology.
When [Disabled] is selected, the CPU speed is fixed to the
lower speed and the Intel SpeedStep Technology applet does
not start. When [Enabled] is selected, the Intel SpeedStep
applet works using Enhanced SpeedStep Technology. The
SpeedStep applet reflects the BIOS settings and vice versa.
On Battery:
• Max Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Automatic
[Battery
Optimized]
This option allows you to determine the speed of the CPU
when battery power is applied. Note that this option is visible
but disabled if SpeedStep Technology is disabled. When Max
Performance is selected, the CPU runs at high speed. When
Batt Optimized is selected, the CPU runs at low speed.
When Automatic is selected, the CPU is maximized in busy
state and set to the lower speed in the idle state.
On AC:
• Max Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Automatic
[Maximum
Performance]
This option allows you to determine the speed of the CPU
when power is applied. Note that this option is visible but
disabled if SpeedStep Technology is disabled.
When Max Performance is selected, the CPU runs at high
speed. When Batt Optimized is selected, the CPU runs at low
speed. When Automatic is selected, the CPU is maximized in
busy state and set to the lower speed in the idle state.
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Select Core
Multi-Processing
enabled or disabled.
CPU Features
Core Multi-Processing:
[Enabled]
SpeedStep(R) Technology:
[Enabled]
On Battery:
[Battery Optimized]
On AC:
[Maximum Performance]
XD Bit functionality:
[Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
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