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    intel turbo boost technology driver

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by compsavvy, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. compsavvy

    compsavvy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I reinstalled windows on my laptop(studio 1558) and when browsing the drivers, came across the intel turbo boost technology driver.

    My question is - Is it needed?? If yes, should I install this driver(1.0.0.1030) or the latest version(1.2.0.1002) which I found on the internet??
     
    compsavvy, Jan 11, 2011
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  2. Terry Kennedy

    Terry Kennedy Notebook Consultant

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    On my 1558s, the driver tells me that it isn't needed when I try to install it. The separate Turbo Boost Monitor package installs the desktop gadget which you might want.
     
    Terry Kennedy, Jan 12, 2011
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    compsavvy Notebook Enthusiast

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    @Terry Kennedy
    You must have a quad core i7(clarksfield). This driver is supported only for arrandale processors
     
    compsavvy, Jan 12, 2011
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    Yes. But when I restored a backup image from a 1558 w/ i7-720QM to a different 1558 w/ i5-450M, the Turbo Boost Monitor desktop gadget worked fine without installing the driver.
     
    Terry Kennedy, Jan 12, 2011
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