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5 cool ‘n’ quiet!™ technology, 1 enabling cool ‘n’ quiet!™ technology – Asus K8V-XE User Manual

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Chapter 3: Software support

3.5 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.

3.5.1 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. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration menu, select the item AMD K8 Cool

‘N’Quiet and set it to Enabled. See section “2.4 Advanced Menu” for details.

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 when using this

feature.