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The Advanced BIOS Settings configurations are shown in the following pages, as seen in the computer screen. Please note that
setting the wrong values may cause the system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
Advanced
PCIPnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 01.08
Configure CPU.
<- Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab
Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Manufacturer: Intel
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU
660 @ 3.33GHz
Frequency
: 3.33GHz
BLCK Speed
: 133MHz
Cache L1 : 128KB
Cache L2 : 512KB
Cache L3 : 4096KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:09, Max:25)
Ratio Actual Value: 9.5
Ratio CMOS Setting
MPS and ACPI MADT ordering
Max CPUID Value Limit
25
Modern ordering
Disabled
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech
Disabled
Active Processor Cores
All
A20M
Diabled
►Intel PPM Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu shows the following CPU details including the manufacturer, CPU type, its frequency
and cache levels. Other options include:
Ratio CMOS Setting
Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.
MPS and ACPI MADT ordering
Modern ordering for Windows XP or later OSes. Legacy ordering for Windows 2000 or earlier OSes.
Max CPU ID Value Limit
Disabled for Windows XP.
Intel Virtualization Tech
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional HW Caps. Provided by Intel® Vitualization Tech. Note: A full reset
is required to change the setting.
Active Processor Cores
Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
A20M
Legacy OSes and Aps may need A20 M enabled.
Intel
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PPM Configuration
This configuration includes the following options:
Intel SpeedStep tech
Disable: Disable GV3 Enable: Enable GV3
Intel TurboMode tech
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
Intel C-STATE tech
CState: CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4.
C State package limit setting
Selected option will program into C State package limit register.
C3 State / C6 State
Nehalem C state action select.
C1 Auto Demotion
When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information.
C3 Auto Demotion
When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information.
