topic Re: Processor Speed in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Processor Speed

idata — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:55:33 GMT

In the Event Viewer am seeing an error 'The speed of processor 1 in group 0 is being limited by system firmware. The processor has been in reduced performance state for 6 seconds since the last report'. Can anyone help troubleshoot this?

Re: Processor Speed

FGonz6 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:23:27 GMT

Hello Chidi,

First make sure your motherboard has the latest BIOS firmware. After this, go ahead and run the following utility for you to check how the processor is being recognized by the system:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=7838 http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=7838

Also, feel free running the Intel® processor diagnostic tool to verify the processor's functionality

Please check this link to get the compatible version for your operating system:

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm

Regards,

Re: Processor Speed

idata — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:45:04 GMT

My laptop passed the diagnostic tool, my BIOS is up to date. Is there anything else I can do?

Re: Processor Speed

FGonz6 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:58:41 GMT

Hello Chidi,

For troubleshooting you can get into the BIOS and check if there is an option named SpeedStep Technology. If yes, turn it off and double check if you still get the error messages within Event Viewer.

SpeedStep In notebooks does the following:

Can conserve battery power
Extend processor life
Reduced noise generated by variable speed fans.

When you have this option enable the CPU will down clock itself in idle mode, but if you have this option disable it will always run at the stock clock speed.

For more information about this technology please access the following link:

http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/203838.htm# overview http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/203838.htm# overview

Now, if the issue persists you can get in contact with your laptop manufacturer for further troubleshooting assistance.

Regards,

Re: Processor Speed

RRago1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:29:26 GMT

try disabling Intel Speed Step Technology in the bios.

Re: Processor Speed

Amy_C_Intel — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:04:55 GMT

Hello, ragonarf:

Thank you for your feedback.

Regards,