Chapter 8: Managing Power

To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP:

1 Turn on your notebook.

2 As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3 Open the Power menu.

4 Highlight Power Management Control, then change the value by pressing the + key.

5 Highlight Power Savings, then change the value by pressing the + key. 6 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 7 Select Yes, then press ENTER.

To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 2000:

1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

2 Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.

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