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CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu configures the system processor.
Figure 11. CPU Features Submenu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Speed-
Step
(TM)
Technology:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] When Auto is selected, the CPU speed changes based upon the
power source change. When Max. Perf. is selected, the CPU
speed is maximized. When Batt. Opt. is selected, the CPU speed
is optimized for battery operation. When Disabled is selected,
the CPU speed is fixed to the battery optimized speed.
On Battery:
■
Maximum Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Maximum Battery
■
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 Maximum
Battery is selected, CPU speed is optimized for battery operation.
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by
the power source used.
On AC:
■
Maximum Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Maximum Battery
■
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 Maximum
Battery is selected, CPU speed is optimized for battery operation.
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by
the power source used.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select Enhanced
Intel(TM) SpeedStep(TM)
Technology enabled or
disabled.
CPU Features
SpeedStep(TM) Technology:
[Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
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