Computer Hardware 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 <Del> 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.