Menu Item Description
Logical Processor
Idling
Enables or disables the operating system capability to put logical processors in the
idling state in order to reduce power consumption. By default, the option is set to
Disabled.
Configurable TDP Allows reconfiguration of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to lower levels.
TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system is required to
dissipate.
X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.
Dell Controlled
Turbo
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four
processor listings.
Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set
to Performance.
Number of Cores
per Processor
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number
of Cores per Processor option is set to All.
Processor 64-bit
Support
Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Processor Core
Speed
Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor 1
NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four
processor listings. The following settings are displayed for each processor
installed in the system.
Family-Model-
Stepping
Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.
Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.
SATA Settings screen details
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID on
your system.
You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATA
Settings.
The SATA Settings screen details are explained below.
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