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    ul30vt turbo33?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by wizzardxexe, Jun 12, 2010.

  1. wizzardxexe

    wizzardxexe Notebook Consultant

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    just got my ul30vt in the mail today, i really like it, the form factor, performance, everything. I'm just confused on how to get into the "turbo33" mode because i want to try out some gaming, or will it overclock automatically?
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 12, 2010
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    Open 'Power4Gear Hybrid' from the 'All Programs' section of your start menu. Once the program is loaded you can see a section in the bottom left of the window that says 'Turbo Mode:' and then either a gray box that says "Off" or a red box that says 'Turbo.' Obviously if it says 'Off' click the box and enable 'Turbo.' Switching 'Turbo' on or off does require a restart though.

    Hope I was able to help. :)
     
    jordanpatrick, Jun 12, 2010
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    wizzardxexe Notebook Consultant

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    thank you muchly! that wasnt explained in the manuals i got at all.
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 12, 2010
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    No problem. There is very little in the ASUS manual that is actually explained well, haha.
     
    jordanpatrick, Jun 12, 2010
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    hmm, when i am in turbo mode cpu-z isnt showing any overclock. should i see if there are any new drivers or something?
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 13, 2010
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    So after enabling 'Turbo' mode and letting the computer restart, CPU-Z is still showing the processor frequency as 1.3Ghz?
     
    jordanpatrick, Jun 13, 2010
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    wizzardxexe Notebook Consultant

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    AFFIRMATIVE
    edit: i just updated the bios though, maybe itll make a difference
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 13, 2010
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  8. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Are you in performace mode and sliders set to allow 100% CPU in PG4?
     
    hydra, Jun 14, 2010
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  9. wizzardxexe

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    yep, for battery and plugged in
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 14, 2010
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    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Ok, let me fire the old girl up and see what's up. Dave, you online?
     
    hydra, Jun 14, 2010
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    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Where in CPUz are you reading the speed? I have to ask..
     
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    wizzardxexe Notebook Consultant

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    problem solved. looking at wrong part of cpuz. please delete this thread.
     
    wizzardxexe, Jun 14, 2010
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    ok i opened the power4gear hybrid. and i dont see a "turbo" option at the bottom left where im suppose to.

    is there any other way to "turbo" my PC?
     
    Panda_Bear, Mar 27, 2011
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