Dell POWEREDGE 2950 - Manual (Page 21)

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Table 1-6 lists the updated information on the default value of embedded GB
NIC2.
System Security Screen
Table 1-7 lists new options for the PowerEdge 2950 III system.
NOTE:
Systems that are shipping in China are not equipped with TPM.
CAUTION:
Before enabling the TPM Security option, ensure that the operating
system supports TPM.
I/OAT DMA
Engine
(Disabled default) Enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT)
option. When set to Enabled, I/OAT reduces system CPU usage
for applications that use TCP by offloading part of TCP receive
operation to the DMA engine.
System Interrupts
Assignment
(Standard default) This field controls the interrupt assignment for PCI devices
in the system. When set to Distributed, interrupt routing is
swizzled to minimize IRQ sharing among devices.
Table 1-6. Integrated Devices Screen Option
Option Description
Embedded Gb NIC2
(Enabled without
PXE default)
Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC. Options are
Enabled without PXE, Enabled with PXE, and Disabled. PXE
support allows the system to boot from the network. Changes
take effect after the system reboots.
Table 1-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued)
Option Description