Windows Xp Processor Controls - HP Compaq NW8000 Software Manual

Power
Enabling SpeedStep in Computer Setup
(Windows 2000)
Computer Setup, a non-Windows utility, includes settings to
enable or disable SpeedStep. For more information about
Computer Setup, refer in this guide to the
chapter.
To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup:
1. Open Computer Setup, by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏
❏
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.
2–16
f10
To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
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.
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
"Computer Setup"
f2.
f1.
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