Energy Star Missing for X200 on Windows 7 64bit (noisy fan)?

[forests_gump]

Just upgrade X200 from Vista x64 to Win 7 x64.

Previously: Vista x64, under Power option (of Power Management) - my favorite is to use 'Energy Star' option.
It is quiet, the fan noise is barely audible.

Now: in Windows 7 x64, under Power option (of Power Management) - 'Energy Star' option is missing.
I use 'Maximum power saver"
The fan noise is really audible (noisy).

Actually, what I like about 'Energy Star' option is not just being quiet, but also the machine is cool, and I am assured of it being environment friendly.

Anyone got 'Energy Star' option under Windows 7 x64?

[forests_gump]

No one is interested if Thinkpads Win 7 is configured with lowest energy consumption?

It suppose to prolong the lifespan of Thinkpads as well.

[emconuk]

I am interested in knowing about this. I use Ubuntu 9.10 64bit purely because WindowsXP was so bad at keeping my x200s (with SSD) cool and quiet. I am thinking of switching from Ubuntu to Windows 7 Pro 64bit (for business reasons) but I want to be sure my x200s will still have the power-netbook feel and not sound like my T60p.

I'm also interested in shutdown speeds (non-hibernate). My Ubuntu x200s is soooo quick to shutdown, but WindowsXP takes forever. Do you have any opinion on this ?

[ansible212]

Don't have anything really to compare it with, but my X200s with SSD etc runs nice and cool. I tend to run mine using the power source optimised power plan, with either max or adaptive CPU speed when running on mains.

[emconuk]

Thanks ansible212. Does it thrash the fan every so often to keep it cool on those settings ?

[ansible212]

Fan only comes on under load (e.g. playing 1080p HD video)... otherwise it's pretty much silent (running Office apps, Internet, Lightroom).

[aeschylus]

I do not own a X200 but I can relate to the disappointment of finding out, after I did a clean install of Windows 7 X64, that the Energy Start setting in Power Manager was missing. I found the default settings of the energy star plan perfect for how I use my laptop. Is the Energy Star profile only available in Lenovo preloads? Lenovo should add the profile in the PM drivers and re-enable the left click functionality for the Power Manger button in the task bar. There are absolutely no benefits to be found in the new "Windows 7 remix" of the PM button!!!

[madamd]

i have this exact same issue... the fan is loud as heck... has anybody complained to lenovo yet?