Menu Item DescriptionNumber of TurboBoot EnabledCores forProcessor 1NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry forNumber of Turbo Boost Enabled Cores for Processor 2.Controls the number of turbo boost enabled cores for processor 1. By default, themaximum number of cores is enabled.Monitor/Mwait Enables the Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custommode is disabled.NOTE: When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/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.You can view the System Security screen by clicking System Setup Main Menu → System BIOS →System Security Settings.The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows:ExampleMenu Item DescriptionIntel AES-NI Improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and decryption usingthe Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set and is set to Enabled 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. By default, the Password Status option is set toUnlocked.TPM Security NOTE: The TPM menu is available only when the TPM module is installed.Allows you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).By default, the TPM Security option is set to Off. You can only modify the TPMStatus, TPM Activation , and Intel TXT fields if the TPM Status field is set to eitherOn with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements.TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. By default, the TPM Activation option isset to No Change.TPM Status Displays the TPM status.TPM Command CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. Theloss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system.40
