Power

Setting SpeedStep Preferences

SpeedStep settings can be accessed from either the SpeedStep window or the SpeedStep icon. In addition, SpeedStep can be enabled or disabled in Computer Setup.

If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they may be disabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon (and other settings in the SpeedStep window), see “Using Computer Setup” later in this section.

Using the SpeedStep Window

To open the SpeedStep window from the desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management icon > Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Then set your preferences as instructed in the following table.

Preference

Procedures

 

 

Assign a performance mode that

Select a performance mode

applies when the notebook is

from the Running on Batteries

running on battery power.

list, then select OK.

 

 

Assign a performance mode that

Select a performance mode

applies when the notebook is

from the Plugged In list, then

running on AC power.

select OK.

 

 

Set the notebook to remain in the

Select the same performance

same performance mode even if

modes from the drop-down lists

the power source changes.

for Running on Batteries and

 

Plugged In, then select OK.

 

 

Remove the SpeedStep icon from

1. Select the check box for

the taskbar.

Remove Icon from Taskbar.

 

2. Select OK in the Advanced

 

window.

 

3. Select OK or Apply in the

 

main SpeedStep window.

 

 

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Compaq 285558-001 manual Setting SpeedStep Preferences, Using the SpeedStep Window