Appendix a - enabling hyper-threading technology, Enabling hyper-threading technology – Intel System Board G4H875-B User Manual

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Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

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Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

To enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, please
follow the requirements and steps below. Basically, the following
presumes that you have already installed an Intel

®

Pentium

®

4

Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology.

1. The system requires a minimum of 300 Watt ATX 12V power

supply.

2. Aside from installing a CPU fan on the Intel

®

Pentium

®

4

Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, make sure to install
cooling fans. The system requires adequate airflow throughout the
chassis to prevent overheating the processor.

3. The “CPU Hyper-Threading” field in the Advanced BIOS Features

submenu of the Award BIOS setup will appear. Make sure this
field is set to Enabled.

4. Currently, only Windows

®

XP supports the Hyper-Threading

Technology. If this OS has been previously installed, you must
REINSTALL it.

5. After installing Windows

®

XP, please check the following to

ensure that the operating system has been properly installed.

a.

Click Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

b.

Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog
box will appear.

Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

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