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Cool'n'Quiet Technology
Chapter 7 - Cool'n'Quiet Technology
Cool'n'Quiet Technology
The AMD Cool'n'Quiet
technology allows the system to detect the CPU's tasks
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and utilization status. When the CPU's task slows down, the system effectively
lowers power consumption by lowering its CPU speed and voltage, subsequently
decreasing its noise level.
To enable the Cool'n'Quiet
technology, the following settings are required.
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1. Install the Cool'n'Quiet
driver.
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2. Configure Power Management in Windows.
Step 1: Install the Cool'n'Quiet
Driver
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AMD's website provides free download of the Cool'n'Quiet
driver. Make sure to
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install the appropriate driver for the CPU that you are using.
Step 2: Configure Power Management in Windows
1. On the Windows desktop, click Start then select Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click the Power Options icon.
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