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Advanced Chipset Configuration
Intel EIST This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep technology).
Enabled
Disabled
Intel Turbo Boost This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost. Enabled
Disabled
Intel AES-NI Enables or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions
(AES-NI).
Enabled
Disabled
Intel XD Bit When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm
attempts to insert a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm
propagation. When disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable (XD)
Bit feature flag to always return to 0.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel VT Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. If
enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional
hardware virtualization capabilities provided by this technology.
NOTE: A full reset is required to change the setting.
Enabled
Disabled