This page goes over desired NCN BIOS settings specifications.
For setting each one, please refer to the vendor manuals for the systems inventory.
NOTEThe table below declares desired settings; unlisted settings should remain at vendor-default. This table may be expanded as new settings are adjusted.
| Common Name | Common Value | Memo | Menu Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Hyper-Threading (e.g. HT) | Enabled |
Enables two-threads per physical core. | Within the Processor or the PCH Menu. |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (e.g. VT-x, VT) and AMD Virtualization Technology (e.g. AMD-V) | Enabled |
Enables Virtual Machine extensions. | Within the Processor or the PCH Menu. |
| PXE Retry Count | 1 or 2 (default: 1) | Attempts done on a single boot-menu option (note: 2 should be set for systems with unsolved network congestion). | Within the Networking Menu, and then under Network Boot. |
NOTEPCIe options can be found in PCIe : Setting Expected Values.