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    How to change CPU settings

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by yourrealdad, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. yourrealdad

    yourrealdad Notebook Enthusiast

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    So the T5470 is on the Santa Rosa platform Correct? How do you switch between power saving and performance settings?

    Thanks
     
    yourrealdad, Aug 10, 2007
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    jnyvio Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to control panel, then power management... You can only change what it is currently running on... So... if your plugged in you can change the settings for being plugged in. Then un-plug it and the battery settings will un-grey and you then can change those.
     
    jnyvio, Aug 10, 2007
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    yourrealdad Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I went into power options and it just looks like there is different settings such as performance, presentation, portable, battery saving and they all have to do with the system going to standby or hibernation. Is there anyway to actually control the CPU?

    I ran orthos and cpu z and it looks like the CPU just automatically bumps up the speed when it is under load. Any way to get that full speed when not under load?

    thanks
     
    yourrealdad, Aug 11, 2007
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    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    click the battery in the tray and choose high performance. the default for that should be maximum processor speed.
     
    brianj320, Aug 11, 2007
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  5. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    why do you need the cpu to be at max speed when not under load?


    you use more electricity...

    once there is load, the processor auto bumps up the multiplier...


    its dumb to not use the power saving option
     
    hmmmmm, Aug 11, 2007
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    is it really? hmmm
     
    s2p4, Dec 6, 2007
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    facepalm for you
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 6, 2007
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    tehblizz Notebook Geek

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    I use a freeware called Notebook Hardware Control 2.0

    it lets you control alot of stuff, like CPU, graphic card and HD and set both the AC mode and the battery mode, so when you put the cable in or take it out it automaticly changes your settings.. Here are the things you can change:

    CPU Speed (max perform, max battery, dynamic switching), CPU clock (100% - 25%), Battery, Graphics, HD (Standby time, Power management, Acoustic management), CPu and HD temps..

    I find it very helpful, plus there is a setting for the HD power management that eliminates that annoing ticking sound it makes (I have the 120GB 5400rpm HD).
     
    tehblizz, Dec 7, 2007
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