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Can someone explain how (in basic terms) speedstep works. Can you control it
(faster or slower)?

Thanks
Bob

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On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 00:16:57 GMT, "Bob" <bobdawn1@verizon.net> wrote:

>Can someone explain how (in basic terms) speedstep works. Can you control it
>(faster or slower)?


Basically, the processor slows down as needed when it gets too hot
(automatic), and it also slows down a bit to conserved power when in
battery-powered mode (via software power management).

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