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Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the
operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU
conguration. Conguration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non‑Turbo Performance] [Turbo
Performance] [Auto]
CPU Power Management Configuration
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SpeedStep™ [Enabled]
This item allows more than two frequency rates to be supported. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specication limit. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.
CPU C-States [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2‑31