. Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple "virtual" platforms. It offers enhanced manageability by limiting downtime & maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology provides protection performance & expandability for desktop & mobile platforms. Whether using one or multiple hard drives users can take advantage of enhanced performance & lower power consumption. When using more than one drive the user can have additional protection against data loss in the event of hard drive failure. Successor to Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component on the desktop board that is specifically designed to enhance platform security above-&-beyond the capabilities of today's software by providing a protected space for key operations & other security critical tasks. Using both hardware & software the TPM protects encryption & signature keys at their most vulnerable stages
- operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain-text form..