Asus P5KPL-AM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
A-4 Appendix: CPU features
A.2 Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:
1. Install an Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,
make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled.
The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Restart the computer.
The motherboard supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 processors with
Hyper-Threading Technology.
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows
®
XP and Linux
2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-
Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other
operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
Installing Windows
®
XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.