BIOS Settings Glossary - Version 04

Intel® NUC BIOS Settings Glossary BACK
V04 – January 2015 BACK
Intel® Dynamic
Power Technology
Power
• Energy
Efficient
Performance
• Off
• Custom
Configures processor power management features.
Energy Efficient Performance:
Sets these options:
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology = Enabled
• OS ACPI C2 Report = Enabled
• PCIe ASPM Support = Enabled
Off:
Disables these options:
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Custom:
Unhides these options:
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
• OS ACPI C2 Report
Intel® Graphics
Performance
Analyzers
Devices
Checkbox
This feature is intended only for software developers. If
GPA support is enabled, hardware acceleration of Blu-ray
Disc playback may be disabled.
Intel® Hyper-
Threading
Technology
Performance
Checkbox
Enables or disables Hyper-Threading Technology.
When disabled, only one thread per active core will be
available.
For information on Hyper-Threading, refer to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthreading
Intel® Platform
Trust Technology
Security
• Disable
• Enable
Enables or disables the Intel Platform Trust Technology,
required for Microsoft Windows 8.1 security features..
Intel® Rapid Start
Technology
Power
Checkbox
If enabled, the system will wake up faster. Requires a
correctly configured SSD.
For more information on Intel Rapid Start Technology,
refer to
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-
033913.htm
Intel® Ready Mode
Technology
Power
Checkbox
If enabled, Intel Ready Mode Technology software can be
configured to optimize the system power plan. Windows
menu options transition into Intel Ready Mode instead of
S3 sleep.
Intel® Smart
Connect
Technology
Power
Checkbox
When enabled, Intel® Smart Connect technology can be
configured to periodically wake up the system briefly to
retrieve data from the network (email, etc.)
For more information on Intel Smart Connect Technology,
refer to
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-
033913.htm
Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology
Performance
Checkbox
Enabled: Allows processor cores to run faster than the
base operating frequency when running below power,
current, and temperature limits.
Disabled: Uses Maximum Non-Turbo Ratio