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L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s B I O S
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu configures the system
processor.
Note that this submenu only appears in certain
configurations, based upon the system CPU.
Figure 9. CPU Features Submenu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
SpeedStep(TM)
Technology:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled]
When Disabled is selected, CPU speed is fixed to bat-
tery optimized speed. When Enabled is selected, CPU
speed and battery use can be selected from On Bat-
tery and On AC.
On Battery:
• Maximum Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Maximum Battery
• Automatic
[Battery Optimized]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed
is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU
power requirements
are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed
is optimized for battery operation. When Auto-
matic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the
power source used.
On AC:
• Maximum Performance
• Battery Optimized
• Maximum Battery
• Automatic
[Maximum Performance]
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed
is maximized. When Battery Optimized is selected,
CPU
power requirements
are optimized for battery
operation. When Maximum Battery is selected, CPU
speed
is optimized for battery operation. When Auto-
matic is selected, the CPU speed is determined by the
power source used.
F1
Help
ESC
Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9
Setup Defaults
F10
Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main
Advanced
Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Select Enhanced
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM)
Technology enabled or
disabled.
CPU Features
SpeedStep(TM) Technology:
[Enabled]
On Battery:
[Battery Optimized]
On AC:
[Maximum Performance]
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