Enhanced SpeedStep driver available

Wilkinson, Alex alex.wilkinson at dsto.defence.gov.au
Thu Aug 19 00:11:41 PDT 2004


	0n Wed, Aug 18, 2004 at 08:21:41AM +0200, Patrick Hurrelmann wrote: 

	
	Guys...
	
	Pentium 4 M is the mobile version of a Pentium 4 and capable of speed step.
	Pentium M is a complete new processor and not a mobile version of any other. Indeed it is based on the Pentium 3 layout (but only based ;) ).
	
	Centrino is no processor at all. Centrino is the name for a hardware bundle:
	 - Intel Pentium M (no Pentium 4!)
	 - Intel Chipset (with or without onboard graphic)
	 - Intel Wireless-LAN adapter
	
	If one of this partsis missing on a system it must not be called Centrino (that's Intel politics).
	
	I hope i could achieve clarification. This discussions are seen anywhere and many don't really know the diferences ;)
	

Please see:

[http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=1800] for a good overview.

 - aW


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