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Core 2 Duo slower than a Sempron!

Jun 25, 2007 moldyman link


So, anyway, whyfore does my computator lieth?

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Jun 25, 2007 Surbius link
I suggest you travel to the far depths of the BIOS home land.
There you will find the CPU of the computer.
You must goes through a series of gauntlets to claim what you seek.
If you succeed, you will have the awesome power of the Duo.
But if you fail, may the Intel have mercy on your soul.
Jun 25, 2007 roguelazer link
Or, like, pay attention to the message. Your power management software is clocking down your CPU because you're on battery power. Pretty much every mobile CPU does this. Either plug in the computer, or install the power management guified software and change its settings.
Jun 25, 2007 LeberMac link
This is why I use desktops and spurn laptops.
Jun 25, 2007 Cunjo link
Yea, you've engaged the ACPI for the laptop. You really need to plug in for gaming anyway, since it draws so much power your battery will more than likely be dead before you're ready to quit.
Jun 25, 2007 moldyman link
Yeah, I have tried that. WHile the issue stopping a game was fixed, I still wonder why it happened at all.... and yes, I was plugged in. 95% of the time, my laptop is.
Jun 25, 2007 Cunjo link
I'd blame Vista....
Jun 25, 2007 moldyman link


Runs faster than on Vista too :D (Yes, I bought this copy, so legal issues are.... vague in this area, since it's not a hack).
Jun 26, 2007 greengeek link
Your CPU is definitely being clocked down. There are two places to check: One is any power management software from the laptop manufacturer, the other is the BIOS. Even though your laptop is plugged in, the power management software (or the BIOS settings that it is technically controlling) may be set to run at reduced speed at all times, even when plugged in, since it reduces power consumption and heat output. If you don't have the software installed, check the ASUS website for it.
Jun 26, 2007 Whistler link
Ya, the voltage is just a hair above the recommended minimum for 2 Duo, Erik M.
Jun 26, 2007 Cunjo link
Then I'd blame FL :o