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 K8 Cool ‘n’Quiet Control and
set it to [Enabled]. See section “4.4 Advanced Menu.”
3. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to [Enabled].
See section “4.5 Power Menu.”
4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
5. 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. Cli ck th e Pow er.. . b ut ton . Th e
following dialog box appears.
5. From the Power schemes combo
lis t b ox, sel ect Min i mal Po w er
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.
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