My IBM T20 does the same, and every now and then I look to see if there's been any change in how speedstep is implemented. According to AC, it's the hardware that controls the speedstep:
http://lists.insecure.org/linux-kernel/2000/Oct/0208.html Maybe each hardware vendor has their own driver for this? -Mark On Mon, 2002-04-08 at 15:01, Benjamin Scott wrote: > > [I deleted the original message before I thought of this.] > > [Mike mentioned that Intel will not disclose information about how to > control the "SpeedStep" function to anyone but Microsoft.] > > Right, Intel claims this is a "unique" and "innovative" technology, and > thus releasing the information would harm their intellectual property > rights. > > Funny. I remember there being a speed control function on my old Tandy > 1000 SL. I could select either a 4 MHz or an 8 MHz processor clock. Of > course, that was because some programs could not handle a processor twice as > fast as the original IBM-PC, not to conserve power. Still, I really don't > see how Intel can claim to have invented the "TURBO" button. > > Try pressing [CTRL]+[ALT]+[+] or [CTRL]+[ALT]+[-] (use the number pad > keys, not the QWERTY section). Those were the keystrokes used to control > the speed on my Tandy. Maybe Intel "innovated" those, too. > > -- > Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | > | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | > | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | > > > ***************************************************************** > To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. > ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
