Readme.txt Driver File Contents (amd_cnq_driver.zip)

Cool'n'Quiet Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD's Cool'n'Quiet(tm) Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

To enable Cool'n'Quiet technology:
1.Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Delete key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST).
2.In the Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD CPU Cool'n'Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool'n'Quiet and set it to Enabled. 
3.In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes.
4.Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.

If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system:
1.From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2.Switch to Classic View.
3.Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.
4.Click the Power... button. The following dialog box appears.
5.From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management.
6.Click OK to implement settings.

NOTE: Make sure to install the Cool'n'Quiet driver and application when using this feature. 

If you are using Windows 98SE/ME operating system:
1.From the Windows 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2.Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab.
3.From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings... button. 
4.From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the AMD's Cool'n'Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 
5.Click the Performance combo list box, to select desired mode. Automatic mode is the recommended setting.
6.Click OK to implement settings.
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