MSI MS-7236, Manual

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BIOS Setup
Virtualization Technology (Only for the CPU with dual core)
Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer sys-
tem can function as multiple
“
virtual
”
systems. With enhancements to Intel
’
s vari-
ous platforms, Intel Virtualization Technology can improve the robustness and
performance of today
’
s software-only solutions.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Execute Disable Bit
Execute-Disable Bit capability is a robust hardware feature, detectable using the
CPUID instruction, that protects against malicious software executing code on IA-
32 systems.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Single Logical Processor Mod
This item allows you to to force the dual core CPU only use single processor
function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
The Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the
microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This
field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Hardware Prefetcher
This item allows you to to enable/disable the hardware prefetcher, or in other
words
–
hardware prefetch mechanism.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item allows you to enable/disable the adjacent cache line prefetch mode.
When disabled, only one 64 byte line from the 128 byte sector is prefetched
(which contains the requested data). When enabled
–
both lines are prefetched
no matter whether they have or have not the requested data. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Full Screen LOGO Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.
IOAPIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On],
[Off].