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CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features submenu provides options for configuring the Intel Core Multi-Processing and SpeedStep power
management features of the CPU.
Figure 10. CPU Features Submenu
Table 10: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Core Multi-Pro-
cessing:
■
Enabled
■
Disabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Core Multi-Processing features.
SpeedStep(R)
Technology:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the SpeedStep(R) Technology features. When
disabled, On Battery and On AC are disabled.
On Battery:
■
Maximum
Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
[Battery
Optimized]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is
selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used.
On AC:
■
Maximum
Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
[Maximum
Performance]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is
selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used.
XD Bit
functionality:
■
Enabled
■
Disabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Virtualization
Technology:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Disabled] Enables or disables Virtualization Technology, an Intel technology
which includes hardware enhancements to improve upon soft-
ware-based virtualization technologies.
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Select Core
Multi-Processing
enabled or disabled.
CPU Features
Core Multi-Processing:
SpeedStep(R) Technology: [Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
XD Bit functionality: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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