Compaq Evo n800c Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 42
Using the SpeedStep Icon, Using Computer Setup, the Intel SpeedStep Technology field
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Power Using the SpeedStep Icon The SpeedStep icon displays on the taskbar by default and changes to indicate which SpeedStep mode is active. The icon can also be used for the tasks described in the following table. Task Display current performance mode. Open the SpeedStep window. Change the current performance mode. Procedure Rest the pointer over the icon. Select the icon. Right-click the icon, then select a performance mode with the up or down arrow key. Using Computer Setup The SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup enable or disable the SpeedStep settings in the operating system. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer in this guide to the "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section. To access the SpeedStep settings in Computer Setup: 1. Turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery Optimized mode and disable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. Software Guide 2-15