Reference Guide

Option Description
Number of Cores
per Processor
Controls the number of enabled cores in each processor. This option is set to All by default.
Processor Core
Speed
Specifies the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor n
NOTE: Depending on the number of processors, there might be up to two processors listed.
The following settings are displayed for each processor that is installed in the system:
Option Description
Family-Model-
Stepping
Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by Intel.
Brand Specifies the brand name.
Level 2 Cache Specifies the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Specifies the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Specifies the number of cores per processor.
Maximum
Memory Capacity
Specifies the maximum memory capacity per processor.
Microcode Specifies the microcode.
SATA Settings
You can use the SATA Settings screen to view the settings of SATA devices and enable SATA and PCIe NVMe RAID mode on
your system.
Viewing SATA Settings
To view the SATA Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Power on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE:
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then
restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click SATA Settings.
SATA Settings details
About this task
The SATA Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option
Description
Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to AHCI Mode, or RAID Mode. This option is set to AHCI
Mode by default.
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