How to get Cool'n'Quiet to work

[Ketchup]

As the title says, I am having trouble getting cool'n'quiet to work on my computer. See my signature for system specs. I have C&Q enabled in the bios, the software from AMD's website is installed, and I am using the AMD dashboard. The CPU is currently idling at 30. I am not overclocking. Thanks for any help.

 

[thescreensavers]

that seams pretty normal to me for idle. i have a 3000 that idled at 29 with stock heatsink

 

[lifeguard1999]

Bring up the Display Properties window. Click on Screen Saver tab. Click on Monitor Power Options icon on that tab. Configure the "Power schemes" pull-down and set to "Minimal Power Management" option to enable Cool'n'Quiet.

 

[Ketchup]

Or you can go to the power options straight from the control panel. It won't work for me on Minimal Power Management or Max Battery. BTW, I have the multiplier and vcore set to AUTO in the BIOS and FSB set to 200.

 

[Doctorweir]

Get RMClock and control CnQ yourself instead leaving it to Windows... 😉

 

[Ketchup]

Thanks for the input, got rmclock to work. CPU is now running an amazingly cool 24 degrees. Not bad for air. Thanks guys.