Bug 723694

Summary:	cpu freq wont adjust. cpu freq limits to 2Ghz, but chipset can go to 2.8Ghz
Product:	[Fedora] Fedora	Reporter:	netbeans
Component:	gnome-applets	Assignee:	Ray Strode [halfline] <rstrode>
Status:	CLOSED WONTFIX	QA Contact:	Fedora Extras Quality Assurance <extras-qa>
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Version:	14	CC:	extras-orphan, netbeans, notting, psabata, rstrode
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OS:	Linux
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Description netbeans 2011-07-20 19:58:17 UTC

Description of problem:
I have an ASUS G73SW laptop with an 
 CPU0: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz stepping 07
Even though specs says this chipset goes to 2.0Ghz, it can go up to 2.8Ghz ( I suppose until it gets too hot for the fans ). Windows 7 appears to be able to go beyond the 2.0Ghz, but not linux.

The CPU frequency scaling program only sets up shop for up to 2.0Ghz. It does not even try for 2.8Ghz, even on a temporary basis.

The CPU frequency scaling program is unable to permanently set a CPU frequency. even though the frequency does (automatically) adjust, 800Mhz is a bit too slow, and at times 800Mhz is plain wrong, even with 4cpu's


Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
CPU Frequency Scaling Monitor 2.32.0

How reproducible:


Steps to Reproduce:
1.setup the cpu freq scaling monitor
2.left click
3.select performence
  
Actual results:
No change ( remains on "on demand" )

Expected results:

performence button should be selected

Additional info:

Someone has suggested that its the bios's fault ( ie a previous version worked )

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