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Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology
A.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 in-
stall cooling fans. The system requires adequate airflow
throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.
3. The “Hyper-Threading Technology” 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 Proper ties dialog
box will appear.
Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology