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4.2.2.2 Processor Configuration
Table 4-9 lists the Processor Configuration options.
Table 4-9 Processor Configuration Description
Field Description
Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Options: ALL, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Default is ALL.
Intel(R) HT Technology Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-
Threading Technology). When disabled, only one thread per enabled core
is enabled. Options: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Disabled.
CPU Flex Ratio Override Enable or Disable CPU Flex Ratio Programming.
Option: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Disabled.
CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows for selecting the CPU Ratio value, this value must be between Max
efficiency ratio and Max non-turbo ratio. Range: 12 ~ 30.
If "CPU Flex Ratio Override" is disabled, the CPU Flex Ratio Settings menu
item is hidden. To view this menu item set "Advanced > Processor
Configuration > CPU Flex Ratio Override" to enable.
Default is 18.
Enabled XD Enabled Execute Disabled functionality. Also known as Data Execution
Prevention (DEP).
Options: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Disabled.
Intel(R) Virtualization
Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities.
Options: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Enabled.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Enable processor performance states (P-States).
Options: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Enabled.
Turbo Mode Enable Processor Turbo Mode. TM must also be enabled.
Options: Disabled and Enabled.
Default is Disabled.