Toshiba a40 Laptop User Manual


 
HW Setup and Passwords
TOSHIBA A40 Series 76
TOSHIBA A40 Series Version
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Last Saved on 02/12/2003 17:24
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CPU
Celeron models are not equipped with CPU tab.
This function lets you set the CPU operating mode.
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
This option lets you choose from the following settings:
Dynamically
Switchable
CPU power consumption and clock speed
automatic switching function is enabled. When
the computer is in use, CPU operation is
automatically switched when necessary.
(Default)
Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed
automatic switching function is disabled. The
CPU always runs at its fastest speed.
Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed
automatic switching function is disabled. The
CPU always runs at low power consumption and
low speed.
HT Technology
This tab is available only on the models with the CPU that supports
HyperThreading Technology (HTT). You can enable or disable the HTT
feature (including control for PM when enabling it) using this tab.
Enabled with PM* Select this option to enable the HTT feature with
PM activated.
Enabled without
PM*
Select this option to enable the HTT feature with
PM deactivated.
Disabled Select this option to disable the HTT feature.
* PM is Power Management’s abbreviation.
This tab appears only on the models with the CPU that supports the HTT
feature. The options on this tab will not change to their default settings
even if you press the Default button on the General tab. Also note that the
Dynamically Switchable setting in the Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
option is not available when the Enabled without PM option is selected on
this tab.