Choosing A Performance Mode; Setting Speedstep Preferences - Compaq Evo N620c Series Software Manual

Choosing a Performance Mode

The SpeedStep technology offers 3 preset performance modes:
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In Maximum Performance mode, the processor runs at full
speed to provide maximum performance.
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In Automatic mode, the processor speed increases while
the notebook is being used and decreases when the notebook
is idle.
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In Battery Optimized mode, the processor runs at a reduced
speed to provide an optimal balance between energy
conservation and performance. Also, the processor runs at a
greatly reduced speed to provide maximum energy
conservation.
The notebook can run in any of the performance modes while it is
operating on AC power or on battery power.

Setting SpeedStep Preferences

SpeedStep settings can be accessed from the SpeedStep window
or the SpeedStep icon. SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in
Computer Setup.
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If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they can be
enabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon
(and other settings in the SpeedStep window), refer to "Enabling
SpeedStep in Computer Setup," later in this chapter.
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