Enabling PowerNow!™ Technology
PowerNow! technology controls your system’s processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage according to the task at hand. When an application does not require full performance, significant amounts of power can be saved. Performance is designed to still be responsive, with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible.
NOTE: PowerNow! support is dependent on the operating system and version used on your system.
To enable the PowerNow! feature, run the System Setup Program and enable the
Additionally, for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, you will need to install the PowerNow! driver to enable this feature. The driver is available on the Dell OpenManage Service and Diagnostic CD provided with your system, and at support.dell.com.
Integrated Devices Screen
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Option | Description |
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IDE | Enables the integrated IDE controller. When set to Auto, each channel of the |
(Auto default) | integrated IDE controller is enabled if IDE devices are attached to the channel and |
| an external IDE controller is not detected. |
| NOTE: This |
| not include this optional device. |
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Enables or disables the system's | |
(All Ports On default) | Only Back Ports On, or All Ports Off. Disabling the USB ports makes system |
| resources available for other devices. |
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Embedded Gb NIC1 | Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC1. Options are Enabled without |
(Enabled with PXE | PXE, Enabled with PXE, and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot |
default) | from the network. Changes take effect after the system reboots. |
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MAC Address | Displays the MAC address for NIC1. This field does not have |
| settings. |
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Embedded Gb NIC2 | Enables or disables the system's integrated NIC2. Options are Enabled without |
(Enabled without PXE | PXE, Enabled with PXE, and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot |
default) | from the network. Changes take effect after the system reboots. |
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MAC Address | Displays the MAC address for NIC2. This field does not have |
| settings. |
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TOE Capability | Displays the |
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