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    Need Help! T60 2Ghz Processors Constantly @ 2Ghz

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sircas, Dec 10, 2009.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    My T60 w/ T2500 core duo processors have been running constantly at 2Ghz clock speed.

    The processors are running at 2Ghz with no programs running. Even with Task Manager - Usage = 0, processors @ 2Ghz.

    Beside the HEAT issues! Cannot leave idle for long

    What am I experiencing. Need to Fix Quick!

    Need Help

    Thanks
     
    Sircas, Dec 10, 2009
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Use Taskmgr to find out what process is taking the time.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Dec 10, 2009
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    cn_habs Notebook Deity

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    cn_habs, Dec 10, 2009
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  4. skriefal

    skriefal Notebook Consultant

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    Verify that Speedstep (often referred to as EIST) is enabled in the BIOS and that you've selected the appropriate power saving mode in Windows' power settings control panel applet.
     
    skriefal, Dec 11, 2009
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  5. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    I assume you have done the obvious like installed the ThinkPad Power Management driver? Also, I recommend you to install Power Manager (the management software).

    Other than that, if you choose to use Windows native power management, I can only repeat what others have mentioned, check bios settings such as Speedstep and settings for battery mode, AC mode, etc.
     
    JabbaJabba, Dec 11, 2009
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  6. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    T60 hmmmm....wait a minute... (I've always purchased at the high end). Did your processor the T60 used to run at a lower speed when it idled?
    Renee
     
    Renee, Dec 11, 2009
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