Using the SpeedStep Icon, Using Computer Setup | Compaq 285558-001

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Using the SpeedStep Icon

The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. The icon can also be used for the tasks described in the following table.

Task	Procedure

Display current	Rest the pointer over the icon.
performance mode.

Open the SpeedStep window.	Select the icon.

Change the current	Right-click the icon, then select a
performance mode.	performance mode with the up or
	down arrow key.

Using Computer Setup

The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in the operating system. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, see Chapter 7, “Setup and Diagnostic Utilities.”

To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup:

1.Turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the

F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field:

❏Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window.

❏Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window.

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