Dell PowerEdge M520 Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors - Page 5

Enabling Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode feature allows the operating system to set the processor performance in the turbo mode. Based on the processor utilization, this feature delays the processor turbo mode initiation for better power management. When the turbo mode is enabled in the Processor Settings screen of the system setup, the feature can be enabled or disabled using the following BIOS setup options: NOTE: The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode is disabled when the turbo mode is disabled in the processor system setup screen. Setup Screen Power Management Power Management Power Management Field CPU Power and Performance Management CPU Power and Performance Management CPU Power and Performance Management Field value OS DBPM System DBPM Maximum Performance Intelligent Turbo Enabled Disabled Disabled Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2010-2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel® and Xeon® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.