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    Turning of turbo Boost

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by timvoigt1, Apr 5, 2012.

  1. timvoigt1

    timvoigt1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone explain how to turn off turbo boost?

    Trying everything I can to get my system heat down. I also use a U2 cooling pad.


    Intel Core i7 2670QM 2.2GHz (3.1GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)\8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz\3.0GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
     
    timvoigt1, Apr 5, 2012
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    jthesmooth Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can turn it off in your bios i believe
     
    jthesmooth, Apr 5, 2012
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    Esco Notebook Consultant

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    Yes you turn it on/off in the bios
     
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    timvoigt1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am pretty computer illiterate....How do I access my bios and then where do I go? Does anyone have some instructions for me to follow?
     
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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    When your press the Power Button, immediately repeatedly press F2, until the screen flash then your will be in the BIOS, and the Turbo Boost will be in the "Advance Tab" See the picture for more info:

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    timvoigt1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you so much!
     
    timvoigt1, Apr 5, 2012
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