MSI Z87-G43 GAMING Guide Rapide page 48

▶ CPU Specifications
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of
installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4].
Read only.
▶ CPU Technology Support
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features
does the installed CPU support. Read only.
▶ MEMORY-Z
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and
timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by
pressing [F5].
▶ DIMM1~4 Memory SPD
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of
installed memory. Read only.
▶ CPU Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
▶ Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and
reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi
cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions
simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.
[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.
▶ Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.
▶ Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.
[Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot
problems with older operating system that do not support the proces-
sor with extended CPUID value.
[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.
▶ Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious
"buffer overflow" attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the
system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.
[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks
and worms.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
▶ Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.
[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run
multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can
function as multiple systems virtually.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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