User`s guide

84 System Setup
Performance
Multiple CPU Core
(On default)
Determines whether the processor will have one or two
cores enabled. On enables the second core.
SpeedStep
(Off default)
Enables Intel
®
SpeedStep
®
for all supported processors
in the computer. This setting changes the processor
power consumption and frequency.
NOTE: This option may not be available on your computer.
Limit CPUID Value
(Off default)
Limits the maximum value the processor standard
CPUID function will support. Some operating systems
won’t complete installation when the maximum
CPUID function supported is greater than 3.
HDD Acoustic Mode
(Bypass default)
• Bypass — Your computer does not test or change the
current acoustics mode setting.
•
Quiet — The hard drive operates at its most quiet
setting.
•
Suggested — The hard drive operates at the level
suggested by the drive manufacturer.
•
Performance — The hard drive operates at its
maximum speed.
NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the
drive to be noisier, but its performance is not affected.
Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard
drive image.
Security
Admin Password
(Not Set default)
Displays the current status of your system setup
program’s password security feature and allows you to
verify and assign a new admin password. The Admin
Password may be disabled by a jumper on the system
board.