2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU TM function [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
[Disabled] Only one thread per activated CPU core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores [All]
[All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package.
[1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package.
[2] Activate 2 CPU cores in the processor package.
A20M [Disabled]
[Enabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled]
[Enabled] The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
condition.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. Enable this item only
when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU.
[Disabled] Disables this function.