Option DescriptionC1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state whenit is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. Thisoption is set to Enabled by default.Memory RefreshRateSets the memory refresh rate to either 1x or 2x. This option is set to 1x by default.Uncore Frequency Enables you to select the Processor Uncore Frequency.Dynamic mode enables the processor to optimize power resources across thecores and uncore during runtime. The optimization of the uncore frequency toeither save power or optimize performance is influenced by the setting of theEnergy Efficiency Policy.Energy EfficientPolicyEnables you to select the Energy Efficient Policy.The CPU uses the setting to manipulate the internal behavior of the processor anddetermines whether to target higher performance or better power savings.Number of TurboBoot EnabledCores forProcessor 1Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. The maximumnumber of cores is enabled by default.Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. This option is set toEnabled for all system profiles, except Custom by default.NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in the Custommode is set to disabled.NOTE: When C States is set to Enabled in the Custom mode, changing theMonitor/Mwait setting does not impact the system power or performance.System Security Settings screen detailsYou can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the systempassword, setup password and disabling the power button.To view the System Security screen, click System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS → System SecuritySettings.The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:Option DescriptionIntel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption byusing the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set (AES-NI) and is set toEnabled by default.System Password Sets the system password. This option is set to Enabled by default and is read-onlyif the password jumper is not installed in the system.Setup Password Sets the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is notinstalled in the system.Password Status Locks the system password. This option is set to Unlocked by default.36
