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Advanced menu, 3.6.1 CPU Configuration

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3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
3.6
Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
3.6.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When set to
[Enabled]
, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]