Asus P5Q SE PLUS - Manual (Page 76)

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep TM Technology. When set to
[Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to
use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 or later
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST).
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are
reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Execute Disable Bit Capability. This function
enhance protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious
buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU
power-saving function in system halt state. When enable, the CPU core frequency
and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power
consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to
[Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization
enhanced by Intel ® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple
operating systems and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization,
one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]