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BIOS Setup
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional
DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers
the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster
access by the CPU. The settings enable/disable the internal cache (also known
as L1 or level 1 cache) and external cache (also known as L2 or level 2 cache).
Setting options:
Disabled, Enabled
.
CPU Hyper-Threading
With Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology, a single Hyper-Threading-enabled
processor can simultaneously process two threads of code, improving the per-
formance of multi-threaded code running on a single processor platform. Set-
ting this function to
Enabled
will improve overall system performance, in-
crease number of users a platform can support, improve reaction and response
time, and increase number of transaction that can be executed. Setting options:
Enabled
,
Disabled
.
Quick Power On Self Test
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
computer. When setting the item to
Enabled
, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST. Settings:
Enabled
,
Disabled
.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system.
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*
CPU
: Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT
Technology;
*
Chipset
: Intel
®
Chipsets that support HT Technology;
*
BIOS
: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*
OS
: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
