Compaq Armada m700 Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers Reference G - Page 60

Setting SpeedStep Preferences NOTE: If the SpeedStep window and icon are not accessible, they may be disabled in Computer Setup. To enable the window and icon (and other settings in the SpeedStep window), refer to the table in "Using Computer Setup," later in this section. Using the SpeedStep Window To open the SpeedStep window from the desktop- In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, select Start!Programs! Intel SpeedStep technology. In Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional, select Start!Settings!Control Panel!Power Mangement!Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Setting SpeedStep Preferences in the SpeedStep Window Preference Procedure Assign a performance mode that Select a performance mode from applies whenever the computer is the drop-down list under Running running on battery power. on Batteries, then select OK. Assign a performance mode that Select a performance mode from applies whenever the computer is the drop-down list under Plugged In, running on AC power. then select OK. Set the computer to change between the assigned power modes whenever the power source changes. Select the checkbox for Automatically Change Performance When the Power Source Changes, then select OK. Set the computer to prompt for confirmation before initiating a performance mode change. 1. Select the checkbox for Automatically Change Performance When the Power Source Changes. 2. Select the checkbox for Ask Me Before Automatically Changing Performance. 3. Select OK. Set the computer to remain in the same performance mode even if the power source changes. Select the same performance mode from the drop-down lists for Running on Batteries and Plugged In, then select OK. Continued Managing Power 4-21