Asus P5KPL-E - Manual (Page 98)

A-4 Appendix: CPU features
A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
• The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with
Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server
and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other
operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• Ensure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:
1. Install an Intel
® Pentium ® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,
ensure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled.
The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Restart the computer.