How to compose kernel makeoptions

[charles <charles.westerman%gmail.com@localhost>]

hey,

the last time i compiled a kernel i just plugged in an i686.

Where do i look for information about makeoptions settings for pentium3, or
processor, optimization? I understand what the config option is asking for
but so far can't figure out where to find that information.

On an aside, it would be nice to know why the GENERIC makeoptions are set as
they are and how that affects.

TIA,
Charles