Power Schemes And Processor Performance - EUROCOM M375C MILANO User Manual

Advanced Controls
3 Windows Control
Policies
Constant ~
performance
runs at lowest level
Adaptive ~ CPU's per-
formance will be ad-
justed as demanded
by the system
Degrade ~ CPU's per-
formance starts at low-
est level and reduces
as battery discharges
None ~ CPU's perfor-
mance always runs at
the highest available
performance state
Table 3 - 2
Power Scheme
Control Policies
3 - 20 Enabling Power Options

Power Schemes and Processor Performance

Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of
your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are
experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).
Windows defines four control policies (see sidebar) used with each power
CPU's
scheme.
always
Power Scheme
Home/Office Desk
Portable/Laptop
Presentation
Always On
Minimal Power Management
Max Battery
Set the Power Scheme which is most appropriate for the conditions and the
applications you are using (e.g. games, 3D applications, audio and video pro-
grams etc. usually require high CPU performance). See also
SpeedStep Control Settings' on page 3-24
saving settings and CPU performance.
AC Power
None Adaptive
Adaptive Adaptive
Adaptive Degrade
None None
Adaptive Adaptive
Adaptive Degrade
for further information on power
DC Power
Table 3 - 3 CPU