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    W3 DVD playback, question?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by seal99, Jun 8, 2005.

  1. seal99

    seal99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why does the CPU throttle to almost maximum speed when watching DVDs? This means my battery life is rapidly sinking.

    And yes, I´m using DVD mode in Power4gear. Since I have undervolted my laptop and using RMClock CPU utility I can see that the CPU usage stays around 1400Mhz (1700Mhz maximum). I have a W3N.

    I didn´t think watching DVDs would be such a demanding task. Also the computer gets quite hot and the fan is constantly on.

    Thanks

     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I presume that you are using AsusDVD. Two suggestions:

    1. Make sure that CLPV is off. Enabling this will fully load the CPU.

    2. Try changing the mobile power settings under the Configuration options.

    Hope this helps,

    John
     
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    seal99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is CLPV? Where do I find it?

    I´m using AsusDVD.

    Thanks
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by seal99
     
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    seal99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks John

    I appreciate the help but unfortunately nothing happens to the better. Still almost full throttle on the CPU.

    I tried uninstalling AsusDVD and replacing it with POwerDVD Deluxe 6.0 edition hoping for changes, but nothing.

    Anyone else having tips?

    Cheers
     
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    djembe drum while you work

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    AsusDVD IS PowerDVD, it's just renamed. If you have an issue with one, you'll have the same on the other.

    drum while you work
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by djembe
     
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