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Chapter 7: BIOS
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-
ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled
and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power
off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web
site for detailed information.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)
Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the proces-
sor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can be
executed and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl ooding illegal
codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The
default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Intel AES-NI (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)
It set to enabled, Intel AES-NI will add new encryption features to help accelerate
AES SW application and provide code authorization and signature verifi cation to
improve system performance. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft
Web Sites for more information.)
Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)
Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will
result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to
Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1 and 2.
Intel® EIST Technology
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump-
tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3).
Intel® TurboMode Tech (Available when Intel EIST Technology is enabled)
Select Enabled to use the TurboMode Technique to boost system performance. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.