Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only); Windows 2000 Processor Controls - HP Compaq NC4010 Software Manual

Power
To set a password prompt, access the Power Options window >
Advanced tab. Select the check box for Prompt For Password
When the Computer Goes Off Standby, and select OK.
For more information about using security passwords, refer to
"Setting Power-On Passwords."
Processor Performance Controls
(Select Models Only)
Windows 2000 and Windows XP provide different software that
enables the user to control processor performance. The central
processing unit (CPU) speed can be set for optimal performance
or for optimal power conservation.
For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic
change in processor speed when the power source changes
between AC power and battery pack power, or when the notebook
use changes between active and idle.
Processor performance controls vary depending on the operating
system.

Windows 2000 Processor Controls

Windows 2000 notebooks having the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4
Processor-M with SpeedStep technology enable the user to adjust
the processor speed. Intel SpeedStep functions independently
from the power management settings available through the
operating system. You must install SpeedStep separately.
Installing Intel SpeedStep
To install Intel SpeedStep technology, select Start > Software
Setup. A setup wizard loads and displays a list of available
applications. Select Intel SpeedStep and follow the instructions
on the screen. You will be prompted to reboot.
After you install SpeedStep, a tab is added to the Power Options
window, an icon is added to the taskbar, and the feature is
automatically enabled on mobile processors.
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