Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Settings - need details, what is this??

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Lifer
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Generally speaking, I know that the Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Settings are related to power managing the CPU vs temperature. My Google-fu is failing me, as I can find any information describing what the various settings actually do.

Example, I am evaluating a BayTrail-M (N2805) tablet from a Chinese manufacturer.

In Windows 8, in the Power Management Settings, there is a category for "Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Settings", with sub categories "Power Limit" with "Level 1-5" as options, and "Acoustic Limit" with "Level 1-5" as options.

I cannot find anything online or on Intel's website describing what these settings stand for. And before anyone says "ask the vendor"...it's a Chinese company, these things are often easier said than done.

Anyway, does anyone here have a document or knowledge of what the difference between Level 1, 2, 3, 4,& 5 would be on these settings?

I find the acoustic one funny, because this is a fanless design.

thoughts? help? Thanks!
 

webdawg

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Nov 19, 2013
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Anyone know what this does?

I have the setting 1-5 on my system.

OP did you figure out what it does?
 

webdawg

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Nov 19, 2013
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It looks like after some testing with CPUz the voltage drops @ 1 to about .816 on my Core i5 and at 5 so far has hit .861

Looks like the Power Limit is limiting power with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.