Using The Speedstep Icon - Compaq 285558-001 Software Manual

Using the SpeedStep Icon

The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and
changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. The icon
can also be used for the tasks described in the following table.
Task
Display current
performance mode.
Open the SpeedStep window.
Change the current
performance mode.
Using Computer Setup
The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the
SpeedStep settings in the operating system. Computer Setup is a
non-Windows utility. For more information about using
Computer Setup, see Chapter 7, "Setup and Diagnostic Utilities."
To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup:
1. Turn on or restart the notebook. Press
F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower
left of the screen.
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2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. In
the Intel SpeedStep Technology field:
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Software Guide
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.
Procedure
Rest the pointer over the icon.
Select the icon.
Right-click the icon, then select a
performance mode with the up or
down arrow key.
while the
F10
F2.
F1.
Power
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