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    Using CHC

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Kimochi, Aug 6, 2005.

  1. Kimochi

    Kimochi Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using CHC to undervolt my W3V and I love it, but... I've been told that Power4gear interferes with CHC and overrides it so I've uninstalled Power4gear. However I've noticed that when I switch modes from "Max Perfomance" to "Battery Optimized" the battery life really doesnt change.... is it up to me to dim the LCD screen and so-on when doing it? Does anyone know what the "Dynamic Switching" does and how it affects battery life?

    Also, does anyone know how to get rid of the original battery meter? I like the CHC one and its kinda annoying to have 2 batter meters on the taskbar.
     
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    scottschaffter Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    dynamic switching with chc only changes the multiplier for the processor which lowers the voltage, thus saving u bat life... though u still have to dim screen / kill any hardware stuff ur not using... cd drives a biggie plus u can probably kill all the ports and stuff to save bat life... but chc is infinitely better than p4gear... bat with chc is touching bout 4hrs... lcd dimmed to one above the last... hope this helps...
     
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  3. Kimochi

    Kimochi Notebook Consultant

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    what about getting rid of the battery meter?
     
    Kimochi, Aug 6, 2005
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  4. Kimochi

    Kimochi Notebook Consultant

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    One thing i've noticed when using CHC is that the battery meter fluctuates constantly, one minute you have 1:02 left, then you have 1:12 min left. I guess its cause the voltage continually fluctuates. I still want to get rid of the battery meter.
     
    Kimochi, Aug 6, 2005
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  5. madmike23

    madmike23 Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried going into Control Panel> power settings? There you will find an area to take off the icon from the Taskbar.
     
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  6. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    the battery life is estimated (in both the standard battery meter and the one from CHC) by the amount of drain currently on the battery, which varies slightly even when the computer is running the exact same programs, hence the fluctuation. Both battery meters will tell you the exact same time left. And as far as I know, there is no way to just get rid of the default Windows battery meter, but you can hide it. Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen and choose properties. You should see a button in the lower right hand corner of the window that says Customize. Click it and then find the default battery monitor program (it's easier to find when the computer's unplugged). Change the setting to "always hide", and then click OK. You won't have to see it again! :)
     
    djembe, Aug 6, 2005
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  7. Beau10

    Beau10 Notebook Guru

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    Are you talking about in the 'Power Schemes' tab? I don't see this button.
     
    Beau10, Aug 6, 2005
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    makken Notebook Consultant

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    no, on taskbar properities.
     
    makken, Aug 6, 2005
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  9. Beau10

    Beau10 Notebook Guru

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    Ahh... thanks.
     
    Beau10, Aug 6, 2005
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