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    Low CPU Speeds dv5030us

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Apolonios, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. Apolonios

    Apolonios Newbie

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    Hello Everybody

    I just bought a Pavilion dv5030us.

    This has probably been asked before but I couldn’t fin the answer searching the forums.

    Is there any way control the CPU speeds so that it’s always maxed out when I plug in the Laptop??

    I can understand that the CPU is throttled back when running on batteries to save power but if the CPU is rated at 2 GHz why is it always running at 795MHz even when I'm on AC power???

    Can I control this manually??
     
    Apolonios, Feb 26, 2006
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  2. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Control Panel -> Power Options -> For power schemes pick "Always on"

    That will make the cpu run at its full clock speed.
     
    Unreal, Feb 26, 2006
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Actually the cpu adjusts its speed dynamically, so it only increases when full power is needed. It does not stay at 800MHz all the time. This works even on battery as well as A/C power. You can change it to Always On to make it run at 2.0GHz all the time, but it is better to leave it on Portable/laptop as this will give you the full performance as and when needed.
     
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    Enabling Always On option will increase significantly the temperature of the CPU. Higher temps are the main factor for semi-conductors failures.
     
    vassil_98, Feb 26, 2006
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    Run MobileMeter to watch your CPU jump to full speed as needed. Definitely leave power management enabled.

    If your CPU never jumps to full speed, reinstalling the AMD processor driver usually fixes that. Or your Power Scheme was set incorrectly.
     
    brianstretch, Feb 26, 2006
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  6. Apolonios

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    Thanks Guys I only wanted the full CPU power when I'm running CAD programs and games. For Regular ussage I always put portable saeetings
     
    Apolonios, Feb 26, 2006
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    Quick question. If I change the SUB-Settings like turn-off monitors time does it affect the CPU speed setting??
     
    Apolonios, Feb 26, 2006
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    No, it shoudn't
     
    vassil_98, Feb 27, 2006
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    Your laptop will automatically increase to max CPU speed when you need it. There really is no reason for it to run at max speed all the time. It will only shorten the life of your CPU if you do this.
     
    lappyhappy, Feb 27, 2006
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