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CPU Configuration, Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]

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2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. 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] For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. 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] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] This item allows your system to adjust the CPU's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started

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2.6.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two
logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two
threads or processes simultaneously.
[Enabled]
Two threads per activated core are enabled.
[Disabled]
Only one thread per activated core is enabled.
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]
For some CPU types, only [
All
] and [
1
] appear.
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]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the
operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU
configuration. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
[Turbo
Performance] [Auto]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
This item allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency,
resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled]
The system controls the CPU speed.
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Chapter 2: Getting started