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    Centrino Dothan 1.7 running on Sony VAIO PCG-V505D

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chaue, Dec 6, 2004.

  1. chaue

    chaue Newbie

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    Hi all,

    recently i upgraded my sony vaio PCG-V505DC1P(1.4G stock) notebook processor to the new 1.7G Dothan Pentium M processor. Windows XP can pick up the new CPU okay, and when it boots up, the BIOS recognizes it as the Pentium M 1.7G, BUT the processor is always running at low voltage mode no matter what (600Mhz). I thought about updating the BIOS firmare but Sony website does not have any updates on the BIOS flashes.


    I tried SpeedSwitchXP, it didn't work, the AC adapter is constantly plugged in, and I change the power profile to Always On with no luck. Does anyone here have similar experience on how to get it working at full speed (1.7G).

    Thanks very much!
     
    chaue, Dec 6, 2004
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    ambertls Newbie

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    Hi mate,

    I am chasing a new Motherboard for my Sony VAIO PCG-V505DC1P

    Do you still have the parts left from your upgrade and would you be willing to sell them?

    Cheers
    Craig
     
    ambertls, Sep 1, 2005
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  3. Xplodin

    Xplodin Notebook Consultant

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    Chaue-

    Have u tried CHC (Centrino Hardware Contorl)? Try that and let us know.
     
    Xplodin, Sep 1, 2005
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  4. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Chaue,

    Check the BIOS to see if you have an option like Enhanced SpeedStep. IF you do, make sure it's enabled. Turning it off will make your CPU run at approx 600Mhz (800Mhz for the newer units, but you're should be 600Mhz).

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Sep 3, 2005
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