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LifeBook A Series BIOS
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features submenu provides options for configuring the Intel Core Multi-Processing and SpeedStep power 
management features of the CPU.
Figure 8. CPU Features Submenu
Table 8: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Core Multi-
Processing
•Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the multi-processing functionality of 
the Core processor.
SpeedStep
®
Technology:
•Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] When Enabled is selected, CPU speed and battery use can 
be selected from On Battery and On AC. When Disabled 
is selected, SpeedStep Technology is disabled. 
 On Battery: • Maximum 
Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Automatic
[Battery 
Optimized]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is 
maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU 
power requirements are optimized for battery operation. 
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined 
by the power source used.
 On AC: • Maximum 
Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Automatic
[Maximum 
Performance]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is 
maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU 
power requirements are optimized for battery operation. 
When Automatic is selected, the CPU speed is determined 
by the power source used.
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Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select Core
Multi-Processing
enabled or disabled.
CPU Features
Core Multi-Processing:   
SpeedStep(R) Technology:  [Enabled]
 On Battery:    [Battery Optimized]
 On AC:    [Maximum Performance]
XD Bit Functionality:  [Enabled]     
 [Enabled]










