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Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01. 04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU Frequency :2. 53GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:21) Ratio Actual Value :21 CPUID :20651 C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM Function [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
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This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the "Enchanced Halt State".
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Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Execute-Disable Bit Capability Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech C3 State C6 State C State package limit setting C1 Auto Demotion C3 Auto Demotion
[Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [ACPI C2] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]
Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Note:If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.
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C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2]
A20M [Disabled]
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP & EPP]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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USB Configuration
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Disabled Enabled [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled]
USB Configuration Module Version - 2. 24. 5-13. 4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Functions Legacy USB Support BIOS EHCI Hand-off
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USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to enabled or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCIPnP
The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Option ROM Scan Order Onboard Option ROM Priority [No] [Bus 0 First] [Normal] BIOS SETUP UTILITY NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. [. . . ] [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue] boot: linux dd noprobe=ata[n]
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Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.
Main Menu Do you have a driver disk?
Yes
No
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Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>.
Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as sources for a driver disk. fd0 scd0
OK
Cancel
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Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>.
Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue.
OK
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The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.
More Driver Disks? [. . . ]