Intel SpeedStep

Papercut · 25th Apr 2007, 05:06 PM

What are the steps involved to get SpeedStep working? I have an E4300 in an Asus P5B-E Plus (currently 3GHz @ 1.425V or something like that), on WinXP SP1. From day one it has never clocked itself down when idle...and in a country like Singapore, you really notice the heat dump especially when my room door is closed

Anyone have any suggestions on what I should try?

SpeedStep should still work even when the CPU is overclocked, right?

Adrian Wong · 25th Apr 2007, 06:02 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the E4xxx series does not support SpeedStep or Virtualization. You can check it out in the specifications here - http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.a...tno=337&pgno=0

Papercut · 25th Apr 2007, 08:16 PM

I know it doesn't support Virtualisation but SpeedStep should still be a feature: http://www.intel.com/products/proces...t/core2duo.htm

Adrian Wong · 25th Apr 2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papercut

I know it doesn't support Virtualisation but SpeedStep should still be a feature: http://www.intel.com/products/proces...t/core2duo.htm

Hmm.. Odd, I thought the earlier specs showed that it didn't support EIST.

Chai · 26th Apr 2007, 09:33 AM

I know this may sound stupid, did you enable Speedstep in the BIOS?

zy · 26th Apr 2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

I know this may sound stupid, did you enable Speedstep in the BIOS?

i'm not sure how does a desktop SpeedStep works

for laptop if it is disabled, it will run at minimum speed

Papercut · 26th Apr 2007, 12:29 PM

Hah. Problem solved, CPU-Z 1.38 did not show the lower idle clock speed. Updated to 1.39 and it shows 2GHz now so SpeedStep must have been enabled all this time.

Looks like I have to address my X1800's idle clock speeds now to reduce the heat output

Thanks for the suggestions anyway

ZuePhok · 26th Apr 2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papercut

What are the steps involved to get SpeedStep working? I have an E4300 in an Asus P5B-E Plus (currently 3GHz @ 1.425V or something like that), on WinXP SP1. From day one it has never clocked itself down when idle...and in a country like Singapore, you really notice the heat dump especially when my room door is closed

Anyone have any suggestions on what I should try?

SpeedStep should still work even when the CPU is overclocked, right?

i feel u...

yeah ballz..
it sucks..

The_YongGrand · 26th Apr 2007, 05:45 PM

Whoa... I thought the higher one stay in an apartment in S'pore, the cooler it might be?

Papercut · 26th Apr 2007, 05:50 PM

But I'm on the !@%$ing ground floor

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25th Apr 2007, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,124 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	I know it doesn't support Virtualisation but SpeedStep should still be a feature: http://www.intel.com/products/proces...t/core2duo.htm __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,124 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	Hah. Problem solved, CPU-Z 1.38 did not show the lower idle clock speed. Updated to 1.39 and it shows 2GHz now so SpeedStep must have been enabled all this time. Looks like I have to address my X1800's idle clock speeds now to reduce the heat output Thanks for the suggestions anyway __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,124 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	But I'm on the !@%$ing ground floor __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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