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    T30 1.8 Ghz CPU only running at 1.2 ??

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    I have a T30 2366-82U with a 1.8 Ghz CPU that is only running at 1.2 Ghz.

    What do I need to do to get it to run at 1.8 Ghz ?
     
    Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. System89

    System89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Check the clock speed in the bios. it should be set high enough to run your CPU at 1.8. but make sure it is really a 1.8 or u could overclock it by mistake and melt it... not fun
     
    System89, Apr 21, 2008
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  3. ssnseawolf

    ssnseawolf Notebook Consultant

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    If I recall those had the awkward P4-M processors.

    Your processor is slowing itself down to conserve power. This is especially important to the Pentium 4 line which used considerable wattage.

    All 1.8 Ghz is still there, however. It's just being held "in reserve" and will be put to use should you need it.
     
    ssnseawolf, Apr 21, 2008
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yep...its called SpeedStep

    If you want to see 1.8Ghz, do something processor intensive.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 21, 2008
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  5. System89

    System89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thats pretty clever. i have worked on an older acer with a p4 core, battery life was shocking... its old now but wont run on battery for more than 20minutes...
     
    System89, Apr 23, 2008
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  6. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    That's not because of the CPU, your battery is aging overtime regardless of what you do.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Apr 23, 2008
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  7. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yep. The battery guide talks about the factors that affect the battery's lifetime as well has some helpful suggestions...its a great read. .
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 23, 2008
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