SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP18247
PART NUMBER:  227534-B2A-004
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Presario Notebook AMD PowerNow! Support for Windows ME
VERSION:  2.0
SIZE:  2.0 MB
LANGUAGE:  English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese

CATEGORY:  Drivers

DIVISIONS:  Presario Consumer Mobile

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Presario Notebooks 1200ZA, 1201Z, 1201ZA, 1202Z, 1202ZA, 1203Z, 
                    1203ZA, 1204Z, 1204ZA, 1205Z, 1205ZA, 1206Z, 1207Z, 1208Z, 1209Z, 
                    1210CA, 1210EA, 1210JP, 1210LA, 1210US, 1211CA, 1211EA, 1211LA, 
                    1212CL, 1212EA, 1213EA, 1213FR, 1214EA, 1214FR, 1214NE, 1214SR, 
                    1215EA, 1215US, 1216EA, 1216JP, 1216UK, 1217JP, 1219JP

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  June 27, 2001  

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  Builder 1.0

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes (2.0 MB)
  
SUPERSEDES:  N/A
           
DESCRIPTION:  This contains Windows ME support for AMD PowerNow! technology in the Presario
notebook models listed above.

When running your Presario Notebook on battery power, AMD PowerNow! technology maximizes the
operating time of your battery, giving you up to 30 percent more computing time in many
applications without any perceptible performance difference.  

AMD PowerNow! technology consists of three basic operating modes:

Automatic Mode - The processor speed changes dynamically based on the requirements of the
software that is running on the system. This is the default mode for a Notebook operating on
battery power. This mode can also be selected when the Notebook is operating on external
AC power.

High Performance Mode - The processor always runs at its maximum speed. This is the default
mode for a Notebook operating on external AC power. This mode can also be selected when the
Notebook is operating on battery power.

Battery Saver Mode - The processor always runs at its lowest power consumption state to extend
the life of the battery. This mode can only be selected when the Notebook is operating on 
battery power.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. The file that is downloaded is 
    an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

2.  Run the downloaded SoftPaq file via Windows Explorer and follow any on-screen
    instructions provided.
    
3.  The computer must be restarted after the SoftPaq installation is done for the installation 
    to be completed.

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS!

To customize the AMD PowerNow! settings, follow these steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

2. Locate the Power Options icon in the Control Panel.

3. Double-click the icon with the left mouse button. The Power Options Properties dialog box is
   displayed.

4. Click the AMD PowerNow! (tm) Technology tab.

5. Under the Plugged in heading, select the default operating mode to be used when the Notebook
   is running on external AC power.

6. Under the Running on batteries heading, select the default operating mode to be used when
   the Notebook is running on battery power.

7. Click the Apply button to accept the changes, then click OK to exit the Power Options
   Properties dialog box.

The AMD PowerNow! settings of your Notebook have now been customized to suit your preferences.


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