CPU Features

This menu is used for setting the CPU behaviour with thermal profiles.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Feature

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Thermal Management

The processor used has a thermal monitor. In order to maintain real-time it is switched off.

Limit CPUID MaxVal

This option supports Prescott CPUs in older operating systems. Enabled: Activate this option if an older operating system is used. Disabled: Deactivate the CPUID limit if Windows XP is used.

C1E Function

This option is only available for certain processors with C1E (Enhanced Halt State) function.

CPU C State Capability

This option can be used to set the lowest C-state of the CPU. Usually DISABLED should be selected.

DISABLED: function off

C2 (STOP Grant): CPU clock is stopped, API functions run with normal speed

C4 (Deeper Sleep): CPU voltage is reduced.

C6 (Deep Power Down): CPU voltage is reduced to 0 V.

Execute Disable Bit

This option represents a safety function that can help you to protect your CPU and your operating system from malicious software that may execute a code and harm the BIOS. This option is available only if the CPU supports this function. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.

Virtualization Technology

This option activates or deactivates the additional hardware capabilities of virtualization technology. Intel Virtualization Technology (code names Vanderpool or Vanderpool Technology) describes the implementation of a Secure Virtual Machine by Intel. AMD Virtualization or AMD-V (also known under the code name "Pacifica") is a technology for virtualization of a computer and refers to AMD's implementation of a Secure Virtual Machine in conjunction with an IOMMU. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.