Menu Item DescriptionHardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher. By default, the HardwarePrefetcher option is set to Enabled.DCU Streamer Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamerprefetcher. By default, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher option is set toEnabled.DCU IP Prefetcher Enables or disables the Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher. By default,the DCU IP Prefetcher option is set to Enabled.Execute Disable Enables or disables the execute disable memory protection technology.By default, the Execute Disable option is set to Enabled.Logical Processor Idling Enables or disables the operating system capability to put logicalprocessors in the idling state in order to reduce power consumption. Bydefault, the option is set to Disabled.Configurable TDP Allows reconfiguration of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to lower levels.TDP refers to the maximum amount of power the cooling system isrequired to dissipate.X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode.Dell Controlled Turbo NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may beup to four processor listings.Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when SystemProfile is set to Performance.Number of Cores perProcessorControls the number of enabled cores in each processor. By default, theNumber of Cores per Processor option is set to All.Processor 64-bit Support Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.Processor Core Speed Displays the maximum core frequency of the processor.Processor 1 NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may beup to four processor listings. The following settings are displayed foreach processor installed in the system.Family-Model-Stepping Displays the family, model and stepping of the processor as defined byIntel.Brand Displays the brand name reported by the processor.Level 2 Cache Displays the total L2 cache.Level 3 Cache Displays the total L3 cache.Number of Cores Displays the number of cores per processor.SATA Settings screenYou can use the SATA Settings screen to view the SATA settings of SATA devices and enable RAID onyour system.You can view the SATA Settings screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → SATASettings.21
