Hyper-Threading

According to Intel website:

Microsoft* Windows* Operating System Desktop Based PCs
The following desktop operating systems include optimizations for HT Technology and are currently eligible to carry the new IntelR PentiumR 4 Processor with HT Technology logo:

• Microsoft* Windows* XP Professional Edition
• Microsoft* Windows* XP Home Edition

The following desktop operating systems are not recommended for use with Hyper-Threading Technology. If you are using one of the following desktop operating systems, it is advised that you should disable Hyper-Threading Technology in the system BIOS Setup program:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 (all versions)
• Microsoft Windows NT* 4.0
• Microsoft Windows Me
• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 98 SE

Please refer to the Intel website, http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-017343.htm.

To have a most reliable and stable security system, it is highly suggested that customer to disable Hyper-Threading Technology.

You can do the following steps to disable Hyper Threading function:

1. Restart your computer and enter BIOS Setup

2. Go to Advanced page and select Hyper-Threading Technology “Disable”

3. Save and Exit to start your computer again.