Windows Xp Processor Controls - HP Compaq NC6000 Software Manual

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2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options.

Under Intel SpeedStep Technology:

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3. Save your preferences. Use the arrow keys to select File >

Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the

screen.

Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and

take effect when the notebook restarts.

Windows XP Processor Controls

In Windows XP, processor performance controls are included

with the operating system and are managed in the Power Options

window.

Accessing XP Processor Controls

To access Windows XP processor performance controls, select

Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power

Options > Power Schemes tab.

The power scheme you select determines how the processor

performs when the notebook is connected to external power or

running on battery power. Each power scheme for external power

or battery power sets a specific processor state.

2–16

Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the

SpeedStep window.

Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery

Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the

SpeedStep window.

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