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CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu configures the system processor. Note that this submenu only appears in certain configura-
tions, based upon the system CPU.
Figure 8. CPU Features Submenu
Menu Field Options Default Description
SpeedStep
®
Technology:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] When Enabled is selected, CPU speed and battery use
can be selected from On Battery and On AC. When
Disabled is selected, SpeedStep Technology is dis-
abled.
On Battery: • Maximum Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Maximum Battery
• Automatic
[Battery
Optimized]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed
is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU power requirements are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed is optimized for battery operation. When Auto-
matic 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 maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU power requirements are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed is optimized for battery operation. When Auto-
matic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the
power source used.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
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-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
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Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select Enhanced
Intel(R) SpeedStep(R)
Technology enabled or
disabled.
CPU Features
SpeedStep(R) Technology: [Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
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