On Thu, 2003-01-23 at 10:36, Sergio Jim=E9nez wrote:
> Last days I was working with my new laptop and NetBSD-1.6M, works so good=
,
> but I've seen that fan works more than other OSes like linux or windozeXP=
.
> I don't know why, but on linux this problem exists if I config my kernel
> with "Local APIC".

...include your dmesg(8).  most modern laptops automatically adjust CPU
power levels based on "power profiles", which will cause the fan operate
more frequently.

on my Sony Pentium 4 Mobile, it's called "SmartStep" or some...thing.

-lava

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> Laptop features:
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> ACER Aspire 1302XC
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> AMD 1600+ XP Mobile
> chipset VIA ProSavage KN133
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> Is there anyway to fix this?
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> If someone needs more info ask me please.
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> Best Regards.