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LifeBook E 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 9. CPU Features Submenu
Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Core Multi-Pro-
cessing:
■
Enabled
■
Disabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Core Multi-Processing features. 
SpeedStep(R)
Technology:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the SpeedStep(R) Technology features. When 
disabled, On Battery and On AC are disabled. 
On Battery:
■
Maximum 
Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
[Battery 
Optimized]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments 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 maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is 
selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used.
XD Bit 
functionality:
■
Enabled
■
Disabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable Bit feature.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9  Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced  Security Power Savings Exit
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]










