ASUS P9X79 Manual Do Utilizador

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. The 

configuration options will be vary with CPU specification. 

Configuration options: [All]

[Enabled] 

Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs 

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] 

Disables this function.

[Enabled] 

Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled] 

Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

[Enabled] 

Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately 

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several 

systems.

[Disabled] 

Disables this function.

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> 

and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel

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 SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled] 

The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] 

The operating system controls the CPU speed.

[Disabled] 

Disables this function.

[Enabled] 

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific 

condition.