HP dx7208 Runtime Power Management v1.0 - Page 10

Resources for EIST and Cool'n'Quiet The following web sites provide additional information about EIST and Cool'n'Quiet. http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/products/box_processors/desktop/ proc_dsk_p4/technical_reference/203838.htm http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487%5E10272,00.html http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_9706,00.html Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can I verify if my electricity bill is actually lower? A: To perform an isolated test, you can hook the system up to a power meter to see how much power a computer uses when EIST is on or off. Q: Does the "speedstep" or "Cool'n'Quiet" feature cost more? A: These features are incorporated into newer processors and have minimal affect on processor pricing. Q: What will the lower power do to the performance of my system? A: The lower power consumption has no affect on perceived system performance. While the system does operate at a reduced speed, it only does so for applications that require lesser speeds, so the actual performance of these applications is not affected. You will not see a performance drop since the processor only throttles down when the extra speed would have been wasted anyway. Q: If an application requires more performance, how long will it take the system to return to full performance state? A: When the processor determines that greater performance is required, it can return to full performance state immediately. The user will perceive no loss in performance. Q: Does the constant variation in processor speed reduce the quality of the product? A: No. In actuality, the added functionality provided by the ability to vary processor speed increases the quality of the product. 10