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5. Appendix B -Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology
5.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology
To enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, please follow the
requirements and steps below. Basically, the following presumes that you have already installed an
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology.
1. The system requires a minimum of 300 Watt ATX 12V power supply.
2. Aside from installing a CPU fan on the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor with
Hyper-Threading Technology, make sure to install cooling fans. The system requires
adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.
3. The “CPU Hyper-Threading” field in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu of the Award
BIOS setup will appear. Make sure this field is set to Enabled.
4. Currently,
only
Windows
®
XP supports the Hyper-Threading Technology. If this OS has
been previously installed, you must
REINSTALL
it.
5. After
installing
Windows
®
XP, please check the following to ensure that the operating
system has been properly installed.
a. Click Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.
b. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box will appear.
c. Click the General tab. The processor shown under Computer should resemble the
one shown below.
d. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. The items shown under
Computer and Processors should resemble the ones shown below.