Enabling Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology - Dell Dimension C521 Owner's Manual

Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
The Cool 'n' Quiet technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically,
dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to the task at hand. When an
application does not require full performance, significant amounts of power can be saved. Performance is
designed to still be responsive, with maximum processor performance being delivered when required,
and automatic power savings when possible.
1 Enter system setup, select Cool and Quiet from the Power Management group, and change the
setting to On (see "System Setup Options" on page 98).
2 Click on the Start→Settings→Control Panel→Power Options to access the Power Options Properties
window.
3 From the Power Schemes tab, click the Power Schemes drop-down menu and select Minimal Power
Management and then click OK.
Cool 'n' Quiet technology is now enabled.
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