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CPU Features

► PPM

You can enable PPM (Processor Power Management) through this item.

► EIST

You can select the EIST through this item. Setting values: [Native Mode] (For fully support

ACPI OS, e.g. Windows XP, Vista); [SMM Mode] (For legacy OS).

► CxE

CxE represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power

consumption when in halt state. User can select the lowest C state supported according to

CPU and MB. Options are: Auto, Disable, C1, C1E, C3 and C6.

► Execute Disable Bit

This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.

Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer

overow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application

code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the

buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.

Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,

reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,

rewall, spyware removal, e-mail ltering software, and other network security measures, IT

managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.

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CPU Features

PPM Enabled Item Help

EIST Enabled

CxE Auto Menu Level ►

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Virtualization

Enabled PPM Enable/

Hyper Threading Enabled

Disable

Active Processor Cores All

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Enabled

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust

processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power

consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system require-

ments must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system.

Please refer to Intel Website for more information.

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