Instruction Manual

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. Conguration
options: [Auto].
If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values my differ.
Key in ratio numbers directly.
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 enabled, the CPU core
frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease
power consumption. Conguration 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)
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
Enables or disables 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. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel
®
Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious
buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 or later
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
®
Technology (EIST).