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BIOS Setup
MS-9A82
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Active Processor Cores
This setting specifies the number of active processor cores.
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Execute Disable Bit
Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali-
cious “buffer overflow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating
system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by
where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code exe-
cution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
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Intel Virtualization Technology
Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual” sys-
tems.
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EIST
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynam-
ically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in de-
creased average power consumption and decreased average heat produc-
tion. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID
input value of the processor when queried.
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PCI/PCIE Device Configuration
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PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct trans-
actions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For
better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
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OS Selection
This setting allows users to select the Operating System.
Summary of Contents for MS-9A82
Page 1: ...i MS 9A82 Point of Sale System...
Page 8: ...1 2 Overview System Overview...
Page 11: ...1 5 MS 9A82 h h Front View 1 2 h h Rear View 2 3...
Page 28: ...2 14 Getting Started Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system...
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Page 49: ...2 A 1 This appendix provides the sample codes of WDT Watch Dog Timer Appendix WDT...
