Processor runs 100% even when idle!

[etherealtml]

Hi,

I noticed that the processor in my T42 runs at 1.7GHz (100%) when I'm plugged into AC power. It keeps my processor at around 56C, according to mobile meter.

However, I notice that when I run on batteries, the processor lowers its speed to about 600Mhz, which keeps the temp around 43C.

I was wondering, while I am using AC power, is there any way to have the system automatically lower it's speed while I am doing nothing? I have an Athlon64 desktop at home, and it has a "Cool and Quiet" feature where it will throttle the processor down to 800Mhz while I the system is idle, and then raise it as high as 2.0Ghz when I am running applications. Does the T42 (Dothan?) motherboard support a similar feature?

Thanks for your time...

[etherealtml]

Nevermind I figured it out.

If anyone cares, right click on desktop, properties, screensaver, power, set power schemes to "thinkpad default".

Thanks jdhurst!