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    Processor Running Slow

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by neumannu47, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. neumannu47

    neumannu47 Newbie

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    One of my notebook computers is an IBM 2652 (PIII 1GHz). However, the processor is only running at 729MHz. How should I start troubleshooting the problem? No one has tampered with the computer.
     
    neumannu47, Feb 24, 2008
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    This could be just the intended operating speed of the processor when the notebook is operating on battery power. (Intel calls this "Speed step"). You may be able to control this either through the power settings or in bios.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Feb 24, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Well, are you unplugged? Did you downclock it in anyway? If you have it unplugged, it automatically downclocks itself.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 24, 2008
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    If memory serves me correctly, Step Speed wasn't implemented until Pentium M
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 24, 2008
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    on ac power, make sure you choose "Always On" on power option scheme.
     
    skywalker, Feb 24, 2008
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    SpacemanSpiff, Feb 24, 2008
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    no intel speedstep is also on the pentuim 3 cpu
     
    dondadah88, Feb 24, 2008
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    Well, with a Pentium 3 you wont see to much of a difference between those two speeds.
     
    ahl395, Feb 24, 2008
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    True. But the point of this discussion was to understand why the original poster's notebook was running slower than its maximum speed.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Feb 24, 2008
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