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3 cool ‘n’ quiet!™ technology – Asus CROSSHAIR E2711 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Software support

5.3.3

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 Extreme -> AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet function and set it to [Enabled]. See

section “4.4 Extreme 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.

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