scripting BIOS 1

[kenche0820]

Does anyone know if it is possible to script a change in the BIOS? I'm looking for a way to disable the SpeedStep technology automatically. I'm running Windows 2000 on an IBM ThinkPad T23, BIOS version 1.18 (1AET62WW).

Thanks,

Ken

 

[franklin97355]

If you feel lucky you could flash your BIOS chip with a hand modified version of it's current one.
(THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA) Perhaps you should be asking in a software forum.

 

[mainegeek]

kenche0820,
You can disable this through Power Options in Control Panel.

By default, when the notebook computer is plugged in to the AC power, the processor will run in Maximum Performance mode and when it is running from the battery, the notebook will run in Battery Optimized Performance mode. If you want to override this option and have it run at maximum performance at all times even when plugged into the battery, change both options to maximum Performance.

I read this on the Intel Web Site a while ago.

 

[kenche0820]

I agree that disabling SpeedStep in Control Panel is probably the easiest way. Thanks a lot!