30 Using the System Setup Program and Boot ManagerSATA Settings ScreenProcessor Family-Model-SteppingDisplays the processor family and model.Level 2 Cache Displays the level 2 cache size.Level 3 Cache Displays the level 3 cache size.Number of Cores Displays the number of cores of the processor.Logical Processor(Enabled default)On processors that support Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) technology, each processor coresupports up to two logical processors. If this field is set toEnabled, the BIOS reports both logical processors. If setto Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored bythe BIOS.Virtualization Technology(Disabled default)Enabled permits virtualization software to use thevirtualization technology incorporated in the processor.NOTE: Disable this feature if your system will not berunning virtualization software.Execute Disable(Enabled default)Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory ProtectionTechnology.Number of Cores perProcessor(All default)If set to All, the maximum number of cores in eachprocessor is enabled.Turbo Mode(Enabled default)If Turbo Boost technology is supported by the processor,Turbo Mode is enabled or disabled.C States(Enabled default)When set to Enabled, the processor can operate in allavailable power states.Option DescriptionEmbedded SATA(AHCI default)Allows the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI,or RAID modes.Port A(Auto default)Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached toSATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the device.Port B(Off default)Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached toSATA port B. Off disables BIOS support for the device.Option Description
