Setting CPU power to adaptive

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pipspeak · #1 Post by **pipspeak** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:53 pm

I've been trying (and failing) to set the CPU speed to adaptive to see if it solves my fan problem on the T40 but am unable to do so when using AC power. Is this by design, or is my Battery Maximiser software not working as it should?

In the Thinkpad Config settings there is no apparent way to change the CPU speed. In Battery Maximiser I try ot change the AC settings but the CPU change is not sticking. What am I doing wrong?!

Sasha · #2 Post by **Sasha** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:57 pm

Hi

I have been browsing in the BIOS->Power Settings in my laptop (machine details in my sig!) and there were a lot of settings there to configure CPU performance under both AC and battery power. Since the BIOS settings take priority, maybe you can check your BIOS settings and try to optimize your system's performance..

Ciao

Sasha

pipspeak · #3 Post by **pipspeak** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:57 pm

I'll check that out.

I actually played around with thinkpad power settings and something went horribly wrong... wireless card started acting up, computer froze, and got a BSOD on restarting. I had to restore to yesterday's settings to get the machine back. Guess the TP software has bugs too.

Kenn · #4 Post by **Kenn** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:01 pm

Sasha wrote:Hi

I have been browsing in the BIOS->Power Settings in my laptop (machine details in my sig!) and there were a lot of settings there to configure CPU performance under both AC and battery power. Since the BIOS settings take priority, maybe you can check your BIOS settings and try to optimize your system's performance..

Ciao

Sasha

Strangely enough, I believe that with most power settings, the BIOS settings are completely disregarded by settings within the OS. Of course, certain settings such as LCD brightness High/Normal are not...

migo2137 · #5 Post by **migo2137** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:55 pm

I agree that BIOS power management settings are bypassed by windows. I´ve been "fiddling" with settings in both BIOS and OS and settled for OS.

My battery will not charge to full 100% when running WInXP. It stops - always - at 98%. Linux (Fedora) can charge to max, but first after a complete discharge. The battery is 3½ years old. I suppose it´s time for a new one.

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T22 (2647), 512 RAM, WXPpro

AssPenny · #6 Post by **AssPenny** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:55 pm

Windows power management settings are a joke. Go download SpeedswitchXP and use it to manage your power. Its easier and you have much more control.

http://www.diefer.de/speedswitchxp/

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