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    Why is RMclock trying to kill my CPU???

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mew1838, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. mew1838

    mew1838 Team Teal

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    I want set the profile to maximum performance and locked it to the max multiplier but it just won't stay there. Its still switching. Look at this screen shot. I have windows power profile on high performance so it shouldn't affect the Rmclock.

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  2. devilcm3

    devilcm3 Notebook Deity

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    windows power management *always* interfere with RMclock...
    you need to set it as low as possible(but not 1%) in a state that RMclock will took full control over the voltage management
     
  3. mew1838

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    Ok, this problem only happens in Win 7. In Vista, CPU stays clocked to maximum frequency without any problem. Damn, I hope they fix this...
     
  4. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why don't you just set it with windows 7 and not with RM clock. Modify the power profile settings. They aren't going to fix anything. RM clock is a very old program that hasn't been touched in a long time.
     
  5. mew1838

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    I undervolt mate...
     
  6. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not relevant...
     
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    icechen1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, in order to undervolt, you need to use a tool like RMClock and the it must be running at all times.

    Try changing the RM clock settings like this:
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    This worked for me(on vista).
    If this doesn't work, then RMClock is not fully compatible with Win7. This program is not updated since 2006, BTW.

    Try using another undervolt tool like CrystalCPU,Notebook Hardware Control ,etc...
     
  8. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    He says he is undervolting his CPU, but it won't stay at full clockspeed with RM clock. Apparently RM clock doesn't work right with windows 7. He needs to go into the windows power management settings and make the CPU run at 100% speed there. I don't see what the big deal is with that. He can use RM clock to undervolt or not, it doesn't matter. But in order to keep his CPU at 100% speed all the time he must change the windows settings.
     
  9. Ph0enix

    Ph0enix Notebook Consultant

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    You need to make RMclock take full control of your CPU not having Windows do it at the same time, which can fluctuate your voltage in between your defaults and your customs voltage value.

    Go into Control Panel, select Power Option
    Select your current power plan profile, and then click on Change plan settings

    Finally click on Change advance power settings, this is all the power management for your system that Windows detect.

    Look at the Processor power management, you need to change the Minimal processor state and Maximum processor state to 0%. This will force Windows not to adjust your CPU state. You must change both the battey and power values to 0%

    Yes RMclock does work on Windows 7 as I got it tested on my laptop, lowering the voltage helps reduces heat built-up without using those excessive voltage. Can run your computer more passively with less fan usage, you must benchmark to check it is stable.

    There are many users that use RMclock without issue, and it does the job unlike Windows which relies upon defaults values. I was able to use the lowerest voltage for my u7700 v0.850 for my highest multiplier x10, this help gain more battery life........

    Yes your comments got me to sign up and tell you other wise,as you are not helping,

    Hopes that helps any RMclock users
     
  10. Kevin

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    Why do you need it to stay 100% at all times?
     
  11. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I always use a Performance on Demand profile in RMClock and don't lose sleep over whether it is RMClock or Windows that decides on the appropriate processor speed. Whatever speed is being used RMClock then sets the appropriate voltage.

    A Maximum Performance profile just leaves the CPU running at full speed even when it has no work to do. It's a bit like having the tick-over speed on a car engine at 3,000rpm.

    If in doubt, run a benchmark such as wPrime for each of the two options and see if there is a significant difference in the time.

    John
     
  12. ecurules7811fx

    ecurules7811fx Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have 7811 FX and my computer was having a problem where it was thinking that the computer was at 98 degrrees and it wasn't and then it would clock down. what are tempertures when it clocks down?
     
  13. Trottel

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    Are you kidding me? The OP says he undervolts with RM clock but can't make it keep the processor at full speed. Someone chimes in saying RM clock doesn't work full yin wondows 7, so I say just make the processor stay at full speed through windows, easy as pie. I don't use RM clock any more because it serves no useful purpose anymore, so I don't know if it works fully in windows 7 or not. Either way, changing the power profile settings in windows would solve his problem anyway, so don't tell me I am full of it.
     
  14. Ph0enix

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    Sorry to put you on the spot light, there's a problem using Windows and RMclock to handle the CPU. Windows will try and use default values, while RMclock will adjust the voltage .....making it fluctuate up and down while changing multiplier and idling.

    OP has undervolt his CPU, better to have RMclock to just handle the CPU states as you can easily apply which multiplier the user wants and voltage then oppose of using Windows.

    Not sure if other people have that problem with the voltage going up and down while leaving Windows settings on default, but I notice it in management...
     
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    Go to your W7/Vista Power Profiles.

    There will be a drop down button called Additional Plans.

    Choose the "RMclock Power Management" profile
     
  16. mew1838

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    Hmnn it's weird. When I have a program running such as Devil May Cry 4, the CPU stays locked at full speed at Maximum Performance. On Performance on Demand, it doesn't go into full speed. So could it be that to lock the CPU at full speed, a program has to be running? I mentioned DMC 4 because it is not a very CPU intensive program. L4D keeps the CPU at full speed regardless of profile.