How to check Speedstep?

[longtom]

I inserted Speedstep stuff into DSDT for i7 but how can i check if it is working?

 

[reaktor]

Open up a terminal and type:

yes

then hit enter.

 

[longtom]

Open up a terminal and type:

yes

then hit enter.

Thanks

 

[Demerdland]

wtf???

Can you please explain what this yes command is and why it would indicate speedstep is on ?

Thx in advance.

 

[tonymacx86]

I'm pretty sure it's a stress load test on the CPU, but the only thread I could find on the subject cautiions against it.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=631175

I'd think you'd be better off with MSR Tools to check speedstep- the details are located here:
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/12/ ... ative.html

 

[geminii]

I am curious as to what advantages/disadvantages there are with enabling Speedstep. I have a Core i7 860, which I believe is supposed to take advantage of this feature.

Wouldn't it just be better to overclock the CPU?

Also, what is the process to add this feature to the GA-P55-UD4P.aml?

Thanks.