Asus P5KPL-AM - Manual (Page 90)

A-4 Appendix: CPU features
A.2 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
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,
make sure 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.
• The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with
Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP 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 Techonology item in the
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• Make sure 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.