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Execute-disable bit capability, Virtualization technology – Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD-DVD (PQG32) User Manual

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User’s Manual

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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

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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.

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 Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization
Technology.

The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology.

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.

The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models.

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.

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