Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)
This computer supports HTT, an Intel-proprietary technology that improves processor performance
through parallelization of computations (doing multiple tasks at once).
The operating system treats an HTT-enabled processor as two virtual processors, and shares the
workload between them when possible. This feature requires that the operating system support
multiple processors and be specifically optimized for HTT.
Use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to enable HTT.
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http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs
SATA Power Management
SATA Power Management enables or disables SATA bus and/or device power management.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
The HP Z Workstation series supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
This feature enables the CPU to run at a higher than normal rate. When all CPU cores are not
necessary for the workload, inactive cores are turned off and power is diverted to the active cores to
increase their performance.
Turbo Boost is enabled and disabled with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
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http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs
HP Cool Tools
HP workstations and computers installed with Windows include additional software tools. To access
or learn more about these tools that can enhance the computer experience:
1.
Double-click the HP Cool Tools icon on the desktop.
2.
To learn more about an HP Cool Tool application, just click on the application's "Learn More"
link.
3.
To install or launch the applications, select the appropriate application and follow the instructions
given.
BIOS ROM
The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as firmware in ROM. It
includes functions such as Power on Self Test (POST), PCI device initialization, Plug and Play
support, power management, and Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs
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to determine if your CPU supports HTT.
to determine if your CPU supports Turbo Boost.
to review the latest BIOS ROM specifications.