CPU settings are set to minimal power or only active when needed.
CPU settings are set to minimal power or only active when needed.
I'm working on this device: Toshiba L305D-S5974 / W7 x64 Custom power configuration in the control panel. Every setting is either Min or Max at 100%. All closing lid actions do nothing. The machine stays powered on continuously, never using battery. Processor performance core parking is set to 100% in the minimum cores. In the BIOS under CPU options, there are only two choices: Low Power or Dynamic. Both are designed for power-saving, but dynamic mode isn't fully consistent—it varies constantly. What's going on here? There was a BIOS update, but it didn't address CPU or power settings. The only meaningful changes are around ten settings in the BIOS.
It's a low-power setup with every bit of 35W. Using a Sempron SI-42 and a 2.1GHz processor on m-PGA allows for a more powerful chip. (This doesn't guarantee the board will boot another CPU from socket 638, as they might not support it.) Still, it's a viable concept. CPUs on eBay are affordable, often under $10, like the Athlon II P360. This model runs at 25-35W with a higher frequency (2.3GHz) and offers two cores instead of one. Overclocking might be possible with ATI tools for the GPU and setting the FSB via SetFSB. If you're unsure about the PLL, you'll need to inspect the board and identify the PLL chip with a magnifier. Good luck finding more power!