New POST Messages
The following are the new POST messages for the Intel Xeon 5600 series
processors.
Message
System Memory Size:
X.X GB, System Memory
Speed: XXX MHz,
Voltage: 1.5V or 1.35V
This CPU power rating
is not supported
Non-ECC DIMM detected
on DIMM XX
Enabling Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode
The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode feature allows the operating system to set
the processor performance in the turbo mode. Based on the processor utilization,
this feature delays the processor turbo mode initiation for better power
management. When the turbo mode is enabled in the Processor Settings screen
of the system setup, the feature can be enabled or disabled using the following
BIOS setup options:
NOTE:
The Dell BIOS Intelligent Turbo Mode is disabled when the turbo mode is
disabled in the processor system setup screen.
Setup Screen
Power Management
Power Management
Power Management
Description
Displays the amount of system memory, system
memory speed, and current system memory
operating voltage.
This message displays when either of the following
occurs:
• The Intel Xeon 5600 130 W series processor is
detected on an old system board (systems not
marked with roman numeral II). For a list of the
supported systems, see "Important Information".
• The Intel Xeon X5677 130 W series quad-core
processor is detected on PowerEdge M610 and
M710.
Displays when the system detects a non-ECC
memory module.
Field
CPU Power and
Performance Management
CPU Power and
Performance Management
CPU Power and
Performance Management
Field value
OS DBPM
System DBPM
Maximum
Performance
Intelligent Turbo
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled