Toshiba Portege 3490CT User Manual page 172

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Toshiba Utilities
Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup has the following tabs:
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General — Shows the BIOS version, memory configuration,
and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode.
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Password — Allows you to set the user password and an
owner string.
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Parallel/Printer — Allows you to configure the parallel port
default settings.
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Pointing Devices — Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II
and external pointing devices together or have the system
auto-select one.
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Display — Allows you to change default settings for the
display.
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CPU — Allows you to enable or disable the processor serial
number, and to set the "CPU Frequency Mode" to either
"Dynamically Switchable," "Always High," or "Always
Low."
Dynamically Switchable — This mode is the default setting
for your computer.
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Always High — This mode sets the CPU to high when using
either the battery or the AC adapter.
Always Low — This mode sets the CPU to low when using
either the battery or the AC adapter.
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Boot Priority — Allows you to change the sequence in which
your computer searches the various drives for the operating
system.
AC Power — If your computer is connected to the AC
adapter, the CPU mode is set to high for faster processing.
Battery Power — If your computer is running on battery
power, the CPU mode is set to low, for slower processing.
Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power
and extend the operating time of your battery.