[ltp] Re: T41 and 2.6.1

rcobo linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 17 Jan 2004 04:26:56 -0500


> Just to make sure I understand, are you saying that if you use
> speedstep, setting the freq at 600 doesn't actually mean that the CPU
> will stay at 600, just that it won't go over 600?  If so, then are
> tools like powernowd somewhat redundant when you have a pentium M?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Rob Browning

hello,

i think intel mobile cpus have the ability to choose between only two
settings:

1 maximum performance
2 battery optimized performance

(this document is probably a little old)
http://developer.intel.com/design/mobile/datashts/245302.htm

PS:i think amd mobile cpus have 32 settings

regards