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5.3.1 CPU Configuration
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro
cessors can switch between multiple frequencies
and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and
[Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / 8 and want to e
nable
this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will
be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
WARNING:
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above
issues occur.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3 enabled, C6 and C7 disabled.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable or disable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
No-Excute Memory Protection
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32
pr
ocessor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to
execute code.
Hardware Prefetcher
Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel
Virtualization Technology.
