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    Speed step acting funny on nc8230

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mtnmasher, Jun 10, 2005.

  1. mtnmasher

    mtnmasher Notebook Enthusiast

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    My processor speed changes between 800MHz and 2GHz based on workload, but it doesn't seem to matter if it is plugged in or running on battery. Is this normal?

    Speed step is enabled in the BIOS. I am using Mobile Meter to monitor the speed and temp.

    http://dssc3031.ece.cmu.edu/~tamaru/mobilemeter/mobilemeterreadme-e.htm
     
    mtnmasher, Jun 10, 2005
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes.

    Short & Simple[ :)]

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  3. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    This happens if your Power Management setting is set to Laptop/Notebook. If it's set to Always On, you'll be at 2GHz all the time no matter if you're on AC or battery.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jun 11, 2005
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