Dell M620 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Menu Item Description
can disable this option for applications that require high utilization of random memory
access.
Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable hardware prefetcher. By default, the Hardware Prefetcher
option is set to Enabled.
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
Allows you to enable or disable DCU streamer prefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer
Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.
DCU IP Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable DCU IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher option
is set to Enabled.
Execute Disable Allows you enable or disable execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the
Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.
Number of Cores per
Processor
Allows you to control 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 Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors.
NOTE: The processor bus speed option is displayed only when both the processors are
installed.
Processor
X
Family-
Model-Stepping
Displays the family and model number of each processor. A submenu displays the core
speed, the amount of cache memory, and the number of cores of the processor(s).
SATA Settings Screen
Menu Item Description
Embedded SATA Allows the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. By default, Embedded SATA
is set to AHCI.
Port A Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the
device. By default, Port A is set to Auto.
Port B Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the
device. By default, Port B is set to Auto.
Boot Settings Screen
Menu Item Description
Boot Mode Allows you to set the boot mode of the system.
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating
system is not installed in the same boot mode.
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