Specifications

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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 enable, 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
®
Vanderpool Technology. Vanderpool enhanced by Intel
®
Vanderpool Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications
in independent partitions. With vanderpool, 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).
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.Conguration
options: [Auto]
If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, the actual value may be different from the set value.
Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel
®
SpeedStep
®
Technology. When set to [Enabled], you
can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set
this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]