Zotac INTEL SERIES NM10-ITX-A-E Series, User Manual

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Configuring the BIOS
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices. Press <enter> to display the configuration options:
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Press <enter>to display the configuration options:
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Configure advanced CPU settings
Displays the auto-detected CPU information
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Max CPUID Value Limit
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item
to [Disable] Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enable] for legacy
operating system such as Windows NT4.0..
q
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
This function enhances protection of your computer , reducing exposure to viruses
and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software
and system.
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Hyper Threading Technology
Enable this function for Windows and Linux4 OS, (OS supports Hyper Threading
Technology)
Disable this function for other OS. (OS not optimized for Hyper Threading
Technology)
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Configure SATA as
This item allows you to configure SATA as IDE/AHCI/Disabled mode.
q
SATA Run Mode Configuration
This item allows you to configure the SATA run mode.
This item will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS.
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IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
The item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
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ATA (PI) 80pin Cable detection
The item allows you to select the mechanism for detecting 80pin ATA(PI) cable.