Chapter 4
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Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Boot
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since
it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot Sector Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS
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data cannot be changed
when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update
the BIOS, you
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ll need to disable this Boot Sector Protection function.
You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to
disable it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you
should immediately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
NX Support
NX (No eXecute) Support function is designed for memory buffer overflow
protection, it can prevent viruses from proliferating. Settings: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
C1E Support
When The CPU ID>0F40 and is above 533MHz/2.8GHz or 800MHz/3.6GHz, you
can enable C1E Support to lower the CPU power consumption while idle.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Hyper-Threading Function
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates
and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores
