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CPU speed

Original Message
Name: leary
Date: August 22, 2006 at 14:07:56 Pacific
Subject: CPU speed
OS: xp
CPU/Ram: 850/512
Model/Manufacturer: compaq
Comment:
Ok, this is just bugging me. First, my Bios ALWAYS says my cpu is 850Mhz no matter if I'm using just battery power or the AC adapter. Now, when only on the fresh battery the System Infomation reads it at 700Mhz (so does Belarc Profiler). If I plug in may adapter it still says 700Mhz BUT rebooting it with the adapter it goes back to saying it 850Mhz. I believe the Bios but it still driving me crazy. Why does this happen? I really hate these little mysteries.

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Response Number 1
Name: Sabertooth
Date: August 22, 2006 at 14:42:20 Pacific
Subject: CPU speed
Reply: (edit)
Are you familiar with Intel's SpeedStep technology?

If you are not, I suggest you read up on it.

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Response Number 2
Name: leary
Date: August 22, 2006 at 16:15:48 Pacific
Subject: CPU speed
Reply: (edit)
Thanks, I didn't know about SpeedStep technology. I did read up on it and now it all makes sense.

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Response Number 3
Name: TMP-Man
Date: August 22, 2006 at 22:04:59 Pacific
Subject: CPU speed
Reply: (edit)
If you want your laptop to run at full 850Mhz speed. Simply go to desktop -> properties -> screen saver -> power -> change to "always on" in power management... Now in your system information should read as 850Mhz...

TMP-Man

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P4 506 @ 4009Mhz 1.3625v
Thermaltake CLP0024 w/ 1700RPM 92MM + AS5
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