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    N56 CPU 0.77 Ghz

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kaken, Sep 9, 2014.

  1. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys! My processor does not scale over 0.77 Ghz, my energy plan is balance, and the minimun and maximun of my CPU is 5% and 100% respectively.

    This occurs only when using the battery and always when disconnected


    Asus support recomended install this utility "Intel® Collaborative Processor Performance Control Driver"...

    Thanks :)
     
    kaken, Sep 9, 2014
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What program are you using to check the CPU speed? Try CPU-z, or HWiNFO32/HWiNFO64.
     
    namaiki, Sep 9, 2014
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  3. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi namaiki, i used the task manager of windows. Later i upload some pics :)

    Thanks
     
    kaken, Sep 9, 2014
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    Gtanner00 Notebook Guru

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    My n550jk does this. It comes with a utility called ASUS Power4Gear which has two custom modes. It defaults to .77ghz when unplugged. If you don't want that I would create a new power plan and play with the advance settings where you have control over the CPU, gpu, etc.
     
    Gtanner00, Sep 9, 2014
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  5. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Gtanner, i unistalled this program. I'm with the balanced plan and after disconnecting from the mains, leave my pc with the maximum frequency to 0.77 GHz.
     
    kaken, Sep 9, 2014
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    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    This steeps reproduced the error:

    Start Computer while on DC power -> Unit works normally -> Put laptop in stand by -> Unplug unit from DC power -> bring computer back from standby -> Computer is now LOCKED at .77GH ->

    The ONLY way to get it unlocked is to plug it back in. Otherwise, it will always be stuck at .77 Ghz. not even a computer restart unlocks it.

    Thanks
     
    kaken, Sep 30, 2014
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  7. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    What if you disable Power4Gear on Startup?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Sep 30, 2014
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  8. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    I unistall power4Gear, How disabled Power4Gear?
     
    kaken, Sep 30, 2014
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    If you have removed it from the system then it's disabled.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 30, 2014
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  10. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    That's good enough.
    Have you verified the issue again to see if it's resolved?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Oct 1, 2014
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  11. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    No it dont resolved :(
     
    kaken, Oct 1, 2014
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  12. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Can you go to Power Options -> Select a power plan -> Restore to default settings?
    Then use CPUZ/Task Manager to monitor the speed changes.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Oct 1, 2014
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  13. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes i restored and nothing....

    Today putting the balanced plan, I have submitted the pc to a load, compress multiple zip.
    The limit of the processor has run 1 Ghz, sometimes with the same plan scale perfectly at higher speeds

    Captura.PNG


    without using the battery, scale up to the maximum values ​​of the processor ....

    I have different behaviors with the same energy plan, connect to battery or not.

    Captura2.PNG

    Thanks!
     
    kaken, Oct 2, 2014
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  14. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wuo!!! I restard the pc and try again and get the 0.77 Ghz!!!

    Captura3.jpg



    this is crazy


    And asus says my laptop is perfectly that the warranty is not responsible :( Lol
     
    kaken, Oct 2, 2014
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  15. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    I find this...

    windows 7 - CPU is underclocked on battery (balanced plan) - Super User

    The system cooling policy could be the problem. If the cooling policy is set to passive while on battery, your CPU clock rate could be limited to reduce heat and keep the fan running at a lower speed, since higher clock rates translate to higher heat levels and a greater need for cooling.


    My settings in balance plan are:

    Connecto to battery: passive
    Not connect to battery: active

    I will test this configuration
     
    kaken, Oct 2, 2014
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  16. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the bios i found a option call Energy Saver... I disabled this option seems work ok...
     
    kaken, Oct 8, 2014
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  17. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    doesnt work. I 'm desperate :(
     
    kaken, Nov 6, 2014
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    tijo Sacred Blame

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    tijo, Nov 6, 2014
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    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes and ASUS dont fix it with new bios.... !
     
    kaken, Nov 25, 2014
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  20. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Asus says that my laptop works perfectly, which is not an error that block to 0.77 Ghz ... LOL ! It's a sheet service!
     
    kaken, Nov 26, 2014
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  21. unclewebb

    unclewebb ThrottleStop Author

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    Why not just run ThrottleStop and fix this problem. Uncheck BD PROCHOT, check Set Multiplier, maximize that value and click on the Turn On button. Your problem should be solved after you do that. Post a screenshot of how you have ThrottleStop setup if you still have a problem.
     
    unclewebb, Nov 26, 2014
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  22. kaken

    kaken Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks unclewebb, i try later :)
     
    kaken, Nov 27, 2014
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