CPU running at 43% its full operating frequency?

[DemonicDerek]

My dad has a dell and according to vista performance and tunning center (whatever its called) my CPU is running at 43% its maximum frequency. So does this mean I am only getting 43% the processing power I should be getting?

Dell tech support said it would increase with usage.

However there have been times where I will have it running at 100% CPU usage and it stays 43% operating frequency!

So yeah... if 43% operating requency means we are only allowed to use 43% of our processing power then how do I set it to 100% on a dell?

Its a dimension E521 if that helps.

[Kougar]

I am not sure what exactly you are looking at, if you can post a screenshot that would be helpful. (alt+print screen keys) :)

[Sadasius]

My dad has a dell and according to vista performance and tunning center (whatever its called) my CPU is running at 43% its maximum frequency. So does this mean I am only getting 43% the processing power I should be getting?

Dell tech support said it would increase with usage.

However there have been times where I will have it running at 100% CPU usage and it stays 43% operating frequency!

So yeah... if 43% operating requency means we are only allowed to use 43% of our processing power then how do I set it to 100% on a dell?

Its a dimension E521 if that helps.

Well good thing your running a Dell for now. The CPU power you see that is being used of 43% does not mean you are stuck at that level. It just means that at that point in time you are using 43% of your CPU. When you game or do other things that require more load then you will see it jump to 100%. It is of no factor of speed. Just a usage percentage. Take your brain for instance. Right now you are probably using only 2%. It does not mean your retarded it just means that your brain does not require a whole lot of power to just read this paragraph. Your CPU works the same way. You don't need the full 100% usage to run solitaire. That would heat up your CPU unnecessarily. Hopefully this explains it for you as you are not losing power. But the thing is running at 43% all the time means something is running in the back ground as this is pretty high for idling. Myself at this very moment I am running at 6%.

[Goliath182]

6% is even a little high unless your running a lot of stuff in the background. Mines usealy at 1 but it depends on what processors your using. Like my Twin Dual Cores will have a lower usage than 1 DC since it has more power. You can get something to have your CPU operate at 100% usage but that is only used to make sure you have a stable overclock on your CPU.

['Amp!']

Take your brain for instance. Right now you are probably using only 2%. It does not mean your retarded it just means that your brain does not require a whole lot of power to just read this paragraph. Your CPU works the same way.

Mayth braigne wurkz greete aht 2% and mee noh reetahrd-ed so ur Cee Pee U ith reetahrd-ed.:coocoo:

[tyle6]

ROFL!! What the heck did you just say??

:dielaffin: :dielaffin:

[coxmaster]

Mayth braigne wurkz greete aht 2% and mee noh reetahrd-ed so ur Cee Pee U ith reetahrd-ed.:coocoo:

My brain works great at 2% and me no retarded. So your CPU is retarded

Thats what he said, and it took more than 2% to understand

[DemonicDerek]

Gentlemen... BEHOLD!!!

I ran the stress test and the field circled still stated 43%!!! FYI, I am not your average joe/ american who knows close to nothing about computers. With a little more research I probably could take an A+ certification and pass.

I am pretty sure I could definitely get a Network+ Certification though.

So yeah, WTF!?!?! Why is it not working appropriately/why did dell set the frequency so low/how can I make it so that says 100% and I can use all my processing power when necessary (the crossed out field is the one I amassuming you speak of).

I also would like to make a correction. It is a dual core so each core should have 2.3GHz!

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5829/slowcpuscreenshotht4.th.png (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=slowcpuscreenshotht4.png)

[Miker]

Disable all power savings in BIOS.

[DemonicDerek]

The only power savings option there was something to do with returning from sleep mode so that wasn't.

However, Cool & Quiet Technology was enabled and I disabled that and we are running at 100%! YAY! Idling at around 6%.

So yeah, thanks for the help.

If we could have a mod close this thread so that newcomers don't use it for spam later on that would be nice :)

[MtDew]

I found this article deep in the Dell Support Web Site. I don't know if you have the Dell Network Assistant loaded on you Dad's machine, but it may be worth looking at.

The link is:

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&dl=false&l=en&s=gen&docid=250C090CF6EFC44EE040A68F5B285C35&doclang=en&cs=

Slow Performance on Dell™ Dimension™ C521/E521 Computers With Dell Network Assistant
Journal ID: 08073T4Z80
Article ID: 314623
Date Published: 12/18/2007
Last Revised: 1/8/2008



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Uninstall Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0
Install the Latest Version of Dell Network Assistant

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This article discusses an issue in which slow performance occurs on Dell Dimension C521 and E521 computers that have Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0 pre-installed. An issue exists with Network Assistant 1.0.0.0 that may cause decreased performance on some computers. This article describes how to resolve this issue.

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You may experience slow performance on a Dell Dimension C521 or E521 computer. When viewing the processes on the Process tab in Microsoft® Windows® Task Manager, the Ezi_hnm2.exe process shows high CPU usage.

Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0 was pre-installed on the computer.
An issue exists with Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0 that causes computer performance to decrease because of high CPU usage.
To resolve this issue, uninstall Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0, and then install the latest version of Dell Network Assistant.


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» Uninstall Dell Network Assistant 1.0.0.0


Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Do one of the following, as appropriate:

If Control Panel is configured to use Category View, click Add or Remove Programs under Pick a category. Then, click Add or Remove Programs under or pick a Control panel icon.
If Control Panel is configured to use Classic View, double-click Add or Remove Programs.


In the list of currently installed programs, click Dell Network Assistant, and then click Remove.

When prompted to confirm the removal, click OK.


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» Install the Latest Version of Dell Network Assistant


Open a Web browser such as Windows Internet Explorer®, and then connect to the following Dell Web site:

http://www.dell.com/networkassistant
Click Download the trial version of Dell Network Assistant.

In the File Download - Security Warning window, click Save.

In the Save As window, specify a location in which to save the file. For example, to save the file to the desktop, click Desktop. Then, click Save.

In the Download complete window, click Run to run the file.

If an Internet Explorer - Security Warning window appears and prompts you to confirm running the software, click Run. The Dell Network Assistant Setup wizard starts.

On the Welcome to the Dell Network Assistant Installation Wizard page of the Dell Network Assistant Setup window, click Next.

Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
Note:
The version of Dell Network Assistant that is installed is 90-day trial version. After 90 days, an option exists to purchase Dell Network Assistant to continue to use its premium features.

If you purchased Dell Network Assistant, use the product license key to unlock the trial version. Premium features are enabled for the duration of the license period.

[werty316]

The problem was that AMD's Quite 'N Cool feature was enabled...

[MtDew]

Opps! I miss that. I was check out the info last night and did not finish posting until this morning.

Sorry

[Sadasius]

Opps! I miss that. I was check out the info last night and did not finish posting until this morning.

Sorry

HAHA no worries mate. Looks like you dug in deep to help out and that earns respect points on my behalf. Good job!

[DemonicDerek]

Well, I honestly think dell assitance programs are a waste of hard drive space so yeah.... I uninstalled those anyways when looking for programs that are of no use to delete last night.

It's the thought that counts though so thanks!