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5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
5.3.1 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 Advanced -> CPU Conguration -> AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet Function
and set it to [Enabled]. See section “4.4 Advanced 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.
Make sure to install the
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and
application before using this
feature.
5.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme le that came with the software application for more information.