how can I switch from 800Mhz to 1.6Ghz

My laptop has amd dual core turion x64, when I run the dashboard shows me that is running at 50%, that is 800Mhz, how can I run it at full speed, 1.6Ghz, or it does it automatically when it needs more?

 

The processor will automatically run at the full 1.6 GHz, when it feels the work it needs to do, can be donw faster. Running at 800 MHz also reduces its power consumption and also, produces less heat. If you want to run it at its full speed, then I think you can do that by selecting "Always On" from the Power Schemes in Windows. This normally works on Core Duo/Core 2 Duo processors, so it should work for the Turion/Turion X2.

 

i too am interested in why it says 800...

 

It says this because it is running at 800 MHz. It does this, because the processer can use use less power, and run at a cooler temperature. It will automatically clock to 1.6 GHz when a heavy load is put onto it, like encoding an audio file, or playing a game. It is often best to leave it to do this, as it bears no speed difference if you are simply word processing or surfing the Internet.

 

thanks for the quick reply.

By default my sister's laptop was configured so that the max performance power profile had the processor only going at half speed.

It makes perfect sense to slow things down when doing simple tasks, and running on battery, but i think full power should yield full power.

 

so let say that running need for speed at 800mhz or at 1.6ghz does not make any visual difference?

 

There will be no difference between 800 MHz and 1.6 GHz if you are surfing the Internet or word processing. However, if you want to play a game, then there will be a massive difference. The processer will automaticaly clock to 1.6 GHz, and will run at full speed.

 

What do you mean by selecting "Always On" from the Power Schemes in Windows,do you mean setting CPU speed to Max in Epower Management/Empowering Technology?

I have that same CPU,what is the dashboard and how do you ran it???
Do you mean eSettings Management where does it say Bus speed 800 Mhz in the Processor Tab??

 

In Control Panel, double click "Power Options". There, under the "Power Schemes" tab, there will be a box, which says "Power schemes" and inthere a drop down menu. There you can select "Always On". Bear in mind, that this will mean the processer will run at full speed all the time, and will not save power when you are running on battery.

 

dashboard is a utility that you can download from www.acerpanam.com
look under drivers and downloads

 

Unfortunately there is no such driver for my Aspire 5112 WLMI.

 

sorry, this is the right link for the dashboard
http://www.amd.com/la-es/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_14098,00.html