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Processor is 2.4ghz - Windows says only 1.20 is being used?
Ummon:
--- Quote from: johnnya on March 09, 2009, 12:15:59 am ---Dell's specs for that model say, "Intel� Pentium� 4 that runs at 1.70, 1.80, 1.90, 2.00 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally; 2.26, 2.40, 2.53, or 2.66 GHz internally and 533 MHz externally; or Intel Celeron� that runs at 1.70, 1.80, or 2.00 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally" Since your processor is a 2.4 GHz processor, Dell seems to think you need the 533 MHz FSB model in order for it to work properly with your MB. Dunno if that's actually the problem or not.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500s/specs.htm#1101572
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I dunno. That's essentially a copy of what's in my manual.
--- Quote from: ViciousXUSMC on March 09, 2009, 12:50:54 am ---It looks like nobody saw my post a few up from here. Try putting the system under LOAD, I almost bet a apendage that you will see the speed go up like its supposed too. A computer is smart enough to downclock itself when not under load to save power.
Go get WPRIME run it, and then open CPU-Z while it is RUNNING A BENCHMARK (just use the big test and cancel it after you see your cpu-z readings.)
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I saw it. I just didn't want to go and do that necessarily. However, I've noticed that the more apps I run, the more it lags; or, alternatively, if I run current mame, it lags more than my 1.8 did.
A friend of mine thinks it has to do with 'speed step', but as far as I can see, it shouldn't be active. It also comes to mind that maybe I could try the regular 4500 bios. I'm going to look for it.
Havok:
Turn off hibernation mode if it is enabled. I saw a similar issue once that I resolved by doing that. Also, re-install the chipset drivers, that could be another cause.
ViciousXUSMC:
speed step is what I was talking about, and its always enabled by default. You have to turn it off in your bios if you want it off. And unless you have a driver/chipset issue it wont ever effect performance.
Im a computer tech, sad that you come asking for advice and I try to help and you ignore it because its "trouble" it would have only taken a few moments of your time.
SirDaShadow:
--- Quote from: ViciousXUSMC on March 10, 2009, 01:53:12 am ---speed step is what I was talking about, and its always enabled by default. You have to turn it off in your bios if you want it off. And unless you have a driver/chipset issue it wont ever effect performance.
Im a computer tech, sad that you come asking for advice and I try to help and you ignore it because its "trouble" it would have only taken a few moments of your time.
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I have an intel-based mobo, and it always reports max frequency when the power scheme is "Always on" or "Home". He said that at the beginning of the thread. That's why I asked him to post the cpu-z screens. One of the links he mentioned had a blurb about Northwood chips. I wish I could help him more, but I didn't pay attention to the p4 era...
PS: A+ Technician here if that matters...
ViciousXUSMC:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_speed_step
May explain it a bit more to you.
I work with notebooks often, like right now i am on my notebook so the scaling tech is in place at all times.
Believe it or not they had P4 notebooks though who ever came up with the idea of putting one of the hottest cpu's of all time in a notebook should be shot.
To the OP, this is a simple problem with a simple fix. I was just trying to walk you through the steps to trouble shoot it, I cant give you the fix until I know the root of the problem. I wouldnt call a tech for service on a system and just demand the fix he is going to walk you through things to test or look at first. Its the same process for tech help on a forum.
If your not willing to work with me I cant help you, thats the only point I was trying to make.