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    Question with AMD 3200+ GHz issue (M6809)

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by optimistic89, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. optimistic89

    optimistic89 Newbie

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    I have the M6809 Notebook and have just started reading these forums which I have found extremely helpful as I begin to start to upgrade my computer. I noticed recently that my GHz changes when I check the window of my properties on the My Computer Icon on my desktop. I have seen it vary from 2.00 to 1.60 to 801.0.....is this normal? Thank you in advance.
     
    optimistic89, Nov 29, 2005
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  2. dryanwilson

    dryanwilson Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    This is normal. It's speedstep technology wherein the processor doesn't normally go any faster than it needs to...might go as slow as 600Mhz for a while...until you open a graphics editor and it jumps to 2.0ghz.

    I beleive you can turn this option off under power management (the plug/battery icon in the system tray links you to this feature)

    However, with the overheating issues I would let it go as slow as it wants ;)

    Hope this helps!
     
    dryanwilson, Nov 30, 2005
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  3. Uscooper

    Uscooper Notebook Consultant

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    Actually AMD calls it "Powernow Technology". Put the power setting to home/office when plugged in it will run a flat out 2.0ghz. Overheating shouldnt be an issue with a mobile 64, and with the way the fans are on the back of the m68XX series just like the gateway 7XXX series. When i plug mine up I put it on home/office since saving battery life isnt an issue. When i unplug it i change the power management back to portable/laptop, enabling powernow. Intel P-ms can go as low at like 335 mhz to save battery life, but thats crawling. yours shouldnt go lower than 795 mhz
     
    Uscooper, Dec 26, 2005
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