Cool 'N' Quiet; Technology; Enabling Cool 'N' Quiet - Asus K8V-XE User Manual

3.5 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
3.5.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology
To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology:
1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the
Power On Self-Tests (POST).
2. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration menu, select the item AMD K8 Cool
'N'Quiet and set it to Enabled. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details.
3. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
4. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on
your operating system.
Windows 2000/XP:
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1. From the Windows
Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.
3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.
4. Click the Power... button. The following dialog box appears.
5. From the Power schemes combo
list box, select Minimal Power
Management.
6. Click OK to effect settings.
Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this
feature.
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2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select
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Chapter 3: Software support