HW Setup and Passwords

CPU

Celeron models are not equipped with CPU tab.

This function lets you set the CPU operating mode.

Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode

This option lets you choose from the following settings:

Dynamically

CPU power consumption and clock speed

Switchable

automatic switching function is enabled. When

 

the computer is in use, CPU operation is

 

automatically switched when necessary.

 

(Default)

 

 

Always High

CPU power consumption and clock speed

 

automatic switching function is disabled. The

 

CPU always runs at its fastest speed.

 

 

Always Low

CPU power consumption and clock speed

 

automatic switching function is disabled. The

 

CPU always runs at low power consumption and

 

low speed.

 

 

HT Technology

This tab is available only on the models with the CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology (HTT). You can enable or disable the HTT feature (including control for PM when enabling it) using this tab.

Enabled with PM*

Select this option to enable the HTT feature with

 

PM activated.

 

 

Enabled without

Select this option to enable the HTT feature with

PM*

PM deactivated.

 

 

Disabled

Select this option to disable the HTT feature.

* PM is Power Management’s abbreviation.

This tab appears only on the models with the CPU that supports the HTT feature. The options on this tab will not change to their default settings even if you press the Default button on the General tab. Also note that the Dynamically Switchable setting in the Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode option is not available when the Enabled without PM option is selected on this tab.

TOSHIBA A40 Series

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