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Hyper-Threading
Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology)
Active Processor Cores
Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Limit CPUID Maximum
When CPUID instruction is executed, newer CPU may return a value greater
than 3 which causes certain problem with specific operating systems. Enabling
"CPUID Maximum Value Limit" in the CPU configuration of BIOS setup menu
will limit the returned value to 3 and less to get rid of the problem. The problem
is not seen with newer Windows series operating systems so the default is set to
disabled for it.
Execute Disable Bit
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when
combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.)
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vanderpool Technology
Hardware Prefetcher
To turn on/off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
TCC Activation offset
Offset from the factory TCC activation temperature.
Primary Plane Current value
The Maximum instantaneous current allow for Primary Plane.
Secondary Plane Current value
The Maximum instantaneous current allow for Secondary Plane.
SATA Configuration
SATA Controller(s)
Enable or disable SATA device.
SATA Mode Selection
Select a configuration for SATA controller.
SATA Test Mode