User's and BIOS Manual (1.0c)

Chapter 7: BIOS
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overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the Execute
Disable Bit function.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (For more information
regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and
Microsoft's web sites.)
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The
CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
Set to this option to enabled to enable the hardware components that are used in
conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution
cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the
CPU)
Select Enabled to use Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple
operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple
"virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Note: If there is any change tmade o this setting, you will need to power off and
restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for
detailed information.
Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, which allows the
system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort
to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.