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    thinkvantage on non thinkpads

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Luke1708, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    can i install it on any laptop apart from a thinkpad??will this help in increasing battery life on another laptop??thanks..
     
    Luke1708, Oct 16, 2009
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    don't think it will work.
     
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    so it's because of the drivers....does the power management software allow you to underclock your cpu?
     
    Luke1708, Oct 16, 2009
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you want to underclock your CPU, try using RMClock or a similar utility. But you might have problems doing it, since that fancy MBP of yours boots from EFI and not BIOS.
     
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yeah, did you see cpu genie? it auto matically underclocks the cpu.... also can i use thinkvantage's power saving feature on my mac?(not bios altering features...)
     
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    No, Thinkvantage apps are tied to the hardware and bios. I don't believe they will install on non-thinkpads. IF it does, the functionality that you are seeking will not work.
     
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    ok thx for your answers...
     
    Luke1708, Oct 16, 2009
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