Windows XP not slowing Core Duo down?

[InlineFive]

Hi everyone,

As some of you read I recently got a HP DV6103nr. But since the HP install was loaded with junk I reinstalled Windows and got all of HP's drivers installed.

But on the Portable/Laptop scheme and monitoring with WCPUID the processor never slows down below it's full 1.86Ghz. And what's more is when I mouse over the battery it doesn't give a life estimate as my other laptops do.

What is going on here? Did I do something wrong? As far as I am aware I didn't need to install any special drivers.

I5

 

[Nothinman]

I believe you need to install the SpeedStep stuff from Intel, I don't recall too well though since just about all of my dealings with computers these days involve Linux and it supports CPU frequency scaling out of the box.

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: Nothinman
I believe you need to install the SpeedStep stuff from Intel, I don't recall too well though since just about all of my dealings with computers these days involve Linux and it supports CPU frequency scaling out of the box.

😉

pcgeek11

 

[InlineFive]

Originally posted by: pcgeek11

Originally posted by: Nothinman
I believe you need to install the SpeedStep stuff from Intel, I don't recall too well though since just about all of my dealings with computers these days involve Linux and it supports CPU frequency scaling out of the box.

😉

pcgeek11

Huh, now I'm really confused. Apparently Windows XP manages Speedstep with the Power Schemes. So on Portable/Laptop it should be decreasing the speed of the processor. Either it's not or WCPUID doesn't pick up on those nuances.

 

[Fulcrum]

For Speedstep to work you need make sure your power scheme is set to "Minimal Power Management." Also, make sure that it is enabled in the PC's BIOS. That's how it works for desktops at least, so try that and see what happens. As to whether it will work with the laptop power setting, try consulting the technical documents at Intel's website.

 

[InlineFive]

Originally posted by: Fulcrum
For Speedstep to work you need make sure your power scheme is set to "Minimal Power Management." Also, make sure that it is enabled in the PC's BIOS. That's how it works for desktops at least, so try that and see what happens. As to whether it will work with the laptop power setting, try consulting the technical documents at Intel's website.

According to this and many other FAQs Portable/Laptop has the same Speedstep settings as Minimal Power Managment. 😕 Regardless I'll give Minimal Power Management a shot and see how it works.

 

[greylica]

Originally posted by: Nothinman
I believe you need to install the SpeedStep stuff from Intel, I don't recall too well though since just about all of my dealings with computers these days involve Linux and it supports CPU frequency scaling out of the box.

Linux support C1/S2 states out of the box and do not need Software CPU Cooler too...
You computer will run Cool and Quiet..

My computer running windows = 53° degrees idle
My computer running Linux = 43° degrees idle

🙂

 

[InlineFive]

Okay, it turns out that my power management doesn't work when running as a Limited User. The monitor won't turn off at all when Limited User, but it works fine when running as an Administrator. I have made the power management adjustments for running as Limited User (as outlined in an MSDN blog) but it still doesn't work.

Ideas? 🙁

 

[greylica]

Will you SWITCH to LINUX ?
We can help...

 

[Smartazz]

lol, I have that same problem with the battery meter on my laptop. I was told that I need to install drivers for it.

 

[Nothinman]

Will you SWITCH to LINUX ?
We can help...

And you don't think switching to Linux because it handles cpufreq scaling better is a pretty dumb reason?