Users Guide
Menu Item Description
DCU IP Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default, the DCU IP Prefetcher
option is set to Enabled.
Execute Disable Allows you enable or disable execute disable memory protection technology. By default, the Execute Disable option
is set to Enabled.
Logical Processor
Idling
Allows you to enable or disable the OS capability to put logical processors in the idling state in order to reduce
power consumption. By default, the option is set to Disabled.
Number of Cores
per Processor
Allows you to control the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, the Number of Cores per
Processor option is set to All.
Processor 64-bit
Support
Species if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Processor Core
Speed
Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.
Processor Bus
Speed
Displays the bus speed of the processors.
NOTE: The processor bus speed option displays only when both the processors are installed.
Processor 1
NOTE: The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.
Family-Model-
Stepping
Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as dened by Intel.
Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.
Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.
Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.
Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.
Dell Controlled Turbo Allows you to control turbo engagement. This feature is also referred to as Dell Processor Acceleration Technology
(DPAT).
NOTE: Depending on the platform, some attributes may or may not be displayed.
SATA Settings Screen
Menu Item
Description
Embedded SATA Allows the embedded SATA to be set to O, ATA, AHCI, or RAID mode. By default, Embedded SATA is set to AHCI
Mode.
Port A Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. By default, Port A is set to Auto.
Port B Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. By default, Port B is set to Auto.
Port C Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port C. By default, Port C is set to Auto.
Port D Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port D. By default, Port D is set to Auto.
Port E Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port E. By default, Port E is set to Auto.
Port F Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port F. By default, Port F is set to Auto.
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