Toshiba Qosmio G30 PQG32C-AV402E Users Manual Canada; English - Page 149

HW Setup Execute-Disable Bit Capability This setting, which is displayed on the first page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bit function of the computer's processor. This function is specific to Intel® processors and, when activated, helps to reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system such as Windows XP. Available Makes the processor's Execute-Disable Bit Capability available for use. Not Available Disables the processor's Execute-Disable Bit Capability so that it is not available for use. (Default). System configuration changes, other than changes to this setting, should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows Device Manager and so forth. Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization Technology installed in the CPU. Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines. The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models. The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology. The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enabled Enables Virtualization Technology. Disabled Disables Virtualization Technology (Default). System configuration changes, other than changes to this setting, should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows Device Manager and so forth. User's Manual 7-11