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To: fyodor_ who wrote (37769)	4/29/2001 10:46:31 AM
From: John Evans	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

The point is that voltage can be altered by software. In addition, a notebook can discern whether it's running on batteries or external power. From the K6III+ Mobile pdf: 1.1 PowerNow! Technology AMD has added a number of new features to the Mobile AMD-K6-III+ processor called PowerNow! technology. The goal of PowerNow! technology is to allow both highperformance and extended battery life in the same notebook system. When the notebook is running under AC power, the processor operates at maximum performance, within the thermal envelope of the notebook system design. When the notebook is running on DC power, the processor can run in an advanced low power mode, providing significant benefits in battery life to the user. PowerNow! technology also provides the user with an option to make a trade-off between performance and run-time while battery powered, through the ability to dynamically change the processor bus frequency and core voltage in a manner that is transparent to system operation.