Chapter 2
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Advanced Chipset Features
Parameter
Description
Option
Intel EIST
When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption.
When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel XD Bit
When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm
attempts to insert a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm
propagation.
When disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable (XD) Bit feature
flag to always return to 0.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel VT
Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. If
enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional
hardware virtualization capabilities provided by this technology.
Note:
A full reset is required to change the setting.
Enabled
Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping
Enables or disables remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total
physical memory.
Enabled
Disabled
Video Memory Size
Select a Video memory size
32MB
DVMT Memory Size
Select a DVMT memory size
256MB