System Profile Settings Screen; System Security Screen - Dell PowerEdge M820 Systems Owner's Manual

System Profile Settings Screen

Menu Item Description
System Profile Allows you to set the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the
options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance
Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.
CPU Power Allows you to set the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power Management option
Management is set to System DBPM (DAPC). DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Memory Frequency Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency option is set to
Maximum Performance.
Turbo Boost Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By default, the
Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.
C1E Allows you to enable or disable the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
it is idle. By default, the C1E option is set to Enabled.
C States Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in all available power states. By
default, the C States option is set to Enabled.
Memory Patrol Scrub Allows you to set the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol Scrub
option is set to Standard.
Memory Refresh Rate Allows you to set the memory refresh rate. By default, the Memory Refresh Rate option is set to
1x.
Memory Operating Allows you to set the DIMM voltage selection. When set to Auto, the system automatically sets
Voltage the system voltage to the optimal setting based on the DIMM capacity and the numbers of
DIMMs installed. By default, the Memory Operating Voltage option is set to Auto.

System Security Screen

Menu Item Description
Intel AES-NI The Intel AES-In option improves the speed of applications by performing encryption and
decryption using the Advanced Encryption Standard set and is set to Enabled by default.
System Password Allows you to set the system password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
Setup Password Allows you to set the setup password. This option is read-only if the password jumper is not
installed in the system.
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NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to
Custom.
NOTE: When C state is enabled, the Monitor/Mwait sub-option must also be enabled. This
field allows you to enable Monitor/Mwait instructions. Disable this option if you disable the
C States option in the Custom mode. When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing
the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/performance.