Processor performance controls
After a power scheme has been set, no other intervention is
required to control the performance of the computer processor.
The following table describes the processor performance on
external and battery power for the available power schemes.
Power Scheme
Home/Office Desk
Portable/Laptop
(default)*
Presentation
Always On
Minimal Power
Management
Max Battery
*It is recommended that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme.
6–2
Processor Performance
While on External Power
Always runs at the highest
performance state.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Always runs at the highest
performance state.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Processor Performance
While on Battery Power
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Runs at lowest possible
performance state.
Always runs at the highest
performance state.
Performance state is
determined based on CPU
demand.
Runs at lowest possible
performance state.
Power