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    having performance change based on power source?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by syxbit, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    i want my laptop to automatically change to lower bright screen, and lower CPU, etc.. just by pulling the power plug.
    is this possible.
    cause even when i'm plugged in, if i was previously in the "quickset max. battery" mode, i'll still be running at 1ghz.
    i know ATI does this in their driver automatically, but how about the cpu (i think the screen changes by itseld too,)
     
    syxbit, Apr 18, 2006
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    If Windows power management doesn't satisfy your needs, try Notebook Hardware Control. It has it's own power management profiles. Good stuff.

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Apr 18, 2006
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