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    Notebook power saving procedures needed!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Chnauz091382, Apr 9, 2007.

  1. Chnauz091382

    Chnauz091382 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all....I have a Asus Z96F notebook with the following specs:

    Intel T7200 C2D 2.0 ghz cpu
    2GB 533mhz ddr2 ram
    Intel GMA 950 video graphics
    WD Scorpio 120GB hard drive
    Panasonic UJDA770 CD/CDRW drive.

    I just use my laptop for very light work and nothing much intense. I downloaded HNC program and it does a nice job monitoring the temps however I cant figure out what to do with the power settings to increase battery longevity.

    I am not familiar with undervolting and that stuff so not sure I'd want to go that route.

    What settings do I need to look at or other software to control power settings.

    Do I just use the Win XP built in settings?

    Thanks for any help that can be provided.

    Shaun
     
    Chnauz091382, Apr 9, 2007
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  2. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    I'm thinking of 3 solutions...

    1) download Power4Gear from Asus's support website, and use it's power saving mode to conserve battery. ( Asus laptops come with the power4gear, check ur drivers& utilites disk for it)

    2) Put Windows XP profile to Max Battery.

    3) manually underclock via RMClock. Well, you're not familiar with underclocking so this won't be a viable option.

    Additionally, turn down the brightness of the screen to the minimum that you're comfortable with. LCD screens are pretty large consumer of your battery.

    Hope it helps!
     
    System64, Apr 9, 2007
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