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32 Using the System Setup Program
Limit CPUID Limits the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will
support. Some operating systems will not complete installation when the
maximum CPUID is greater than 3.
Speed Step
(Off default)
If the processor supports Enhanced Speed Step Technology, specifies
whether the option is Off or On.
NOTICE: Before enabling the Speed Step option, ensure that the
operating system also supports Enhanced Speed Step Technology.
Enabling the feature on operating systems that do not support it may
cause unpredictable results. See the operating system’s
documentation for its supported features.
HDD Acoustic Mode
(Performance default)
Allows you to optimize IDE-drive performance and noise level based on
personal preferences. Bypass is used for older drives. Quiet slows drive
performance but reduces drive noise. Suggested adjusts performance to
the manufacturers preferred mode. Performance increases drive
performance but may increase drive noise.
Table 2-6. Security Options
Option Description
Unlock Setup If the admin password has not been set, this option is not visible. If the
admin password has been set, this option displays the current status of
your system password. Temporarily unlock setup by entering your admin
password.
Admin Password
(Not Set default)
Displays the current status of your System Setup program’s password
security feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin password.
NOTE: See "Using the Admin Password" on page 37 for instructions on
assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setup
password.
System Password
(Not Set default)
Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and
allows you to verify and assign a new system password.
NOTE: See "Using the System Password" on page 35 for instructions on
assigning a system password and using or changing an existing system
password.
Password Changes
(Unlocked default)
Determines the interaction between the System password and the Admin
password. Locked prevents a user with a valid System password from
being able to modify the System password. Unlocked allows a user with a
valid System password to modify the System password.
Table 2-5. Performance Options (continued)
Option Description
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