I’ll admit that I was a bit disappointed when I got this laptop and it was running a bit chunky. Especially after the amount of money I spent on it.
Here are two things that I do when I’m going to play games.
Turn off that feature listed above. (power mizer)
Set power management (in control panel) to “Always On” mode.
What this does for mobile chipsets is put the processor in Full Mode. Otherwise your processor runs only at half speed. In “Portable/Laptop Mode” it *is* smart, and can detect that it needs to run in full mode. But it’s just better to force it into full mode, so that there are no glitches in your system during game time.
By setting these setting wide open, don’t count on your battery lasting too long.. even if you have the 9cell like me. ;)
But trust me, when I go mobile. I turn OFF both of these things. I put the processor back into auto mode (Laptop/Portable) under power settings. And I set the above fix back to “Optimize My Battery Life”
Personally, when I'm not gaming, I put everything back to normal.
Enable Power Mizer
Extend battery charge by using less power for the display
This is what I use for everyday things, including programming, using office apps, etc..
But when I go to do video editing, Corel X13, scanning Images with my film scanner. I Disable the Power Mizer, and uncheck the Extend Battery option. AND change the Power setting in the control panel to either Always On, or Maximum Performance (Quickset). This just makes the computer run without pause, wide open if you will.
I've noticed that on my Inspiron E1505 with GeForce 7300 Go 256MB some games won't work at all when this option is turned ON:
- Extend battery charge by using less power for the display
(this includes Civilization 4: Warlords and FlatOut 2)
Just from the errors I wouldn't guess that both problems are caused by the same thing.
Yeah, it is a wierd function. But I like it. For all those times that I am remote, and need my battery to last longer. I'm getting about 7.5 hours on my battery right now. (9 cell)
hojiny
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August 4th, 2006 09:00
BILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO SMART... finally you got it....it works great!!!!
thank you Liquidbuzz Dev Team!!
Liquidbuzz Dev
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August 4th, 2006 10:00
Thanks.
I’ll admit that I was a bit disappointed when I got this laptop and it was running a bit chunky. Especially after the amount of money I spent on it.
Here are two things that I do when I’m going to play games.
By setting these setting wide open, don’t count on your battery lasting too long.. even if you have the 9cell like me. ;)
But trust me, when I go mobile. I turn OFF both of these things. I put the processor back into auto mode (Laptop/Portable) under power settings. And I set the above fix back to “Optimize My Battery Life”
l8s ..
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Liquidbuzz Dev
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August 6th, 2006 23:00
Glad to help. Love my new m1210 !!
enjoy!
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Liquidbuzz Dev
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August 11th, 2006 00:00
This is what I use for everyday things, including programming, using office apps, etc..
But when I go to do video editing, Corel X13, scanning Images with my film scanner. I Disable the Power Mizer, and uncheck the Extend Battery option. AND change the Power setting in the control panel to either Always On, or Maximum Performance (Quickset). This just makes the computer run without pause, wide open if you will.
- john
pmeus
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September 12th, 2006 03:00
- Extend battery charge by using less power for the display
(this includes Civilization 4: Warlords and FlatOut 2)
Just from the errors I wouldn't guess that both problems are caused by the same thing.
Liquidbuzz Dev
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September 12th, 2006 10:00
Scotty T
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September 28th, 2006 11:00
The flicker was upsetting me after paying for a brand new system.
I guess the big question.....
When is Dell going to reckognize this and update the software?
I spoke with a dell support rep and he didn't even know about this problem. I sent him the link.
As grateful as the dell rep was for me sending him the link. Why doesn't dell know about this?
DELL FIX IT PLEASE.
Liquidbuzz Dev
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September 28th, 2006 11:00
Recognize! ;)
- np
Message Edited by Liquidbuzz Dev Team on 09-28-2006 08:41 AM
Scotty T
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September 28th, 2006 13:00
I'm getting this same problem on Vista RC1
Vista RC1 doesn't offer this Nvidia applet.
Anyone have any ideas how to disable this kind of power management on Vista RC1?
-Scotty T.
beowulfs
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September 28th, 2006 15:00
Liquidbuzz Dev
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September 28th, 2006 15:00
wrong drivers. You'll bluescreen.
- np
Scotty T
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September 28th, 2006 16:00
Thanks for the site info, I'm going to give it a try.
I'll let you know if I bluescreen or what not.
I would assume I can go into safe mode and remove the driver if it bluescreens.
Anyway, I'll keep you updated.