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Chapter 5: Software support

5.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that

dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount

of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology:

1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during

the Power On Self-Tests (POST).

2. Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet Function

and set it to [Enabled]. See section “4.4 Advanced Menu.”

3. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
4. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties

depending on your operating system.

Windows

®

2000/XP

1. From the Windows

®

2000/XP operating system, click the Start button.

Select Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.
3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the

Screen Saver tab.

4. Click the Power... button. The

following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemes combo

list box, select Minimal Power

Management.

6. Click OK to effect settings.

Make sure to install the

Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and

application before using this

feature.

5.3

Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will

conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or

readme file that came with the software application for more information.