Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

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Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

#1 Post by nullpointer »

Do I need auto-cpufreq, or does MX Linux already have something like auto-cpufreq implemented?

I am running MX Linux Xfce with systems (systemd-sysv).
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Eadwine Rose
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Re: Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

#2 Post by Eadwine Rose »

No need to bold that text, please use normal formatting unless you really want an emphasis in a large bit of text. Also: why rolling your eyes at us?

Since this is a help request, moved to help forum
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Re: Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

#3 Post by j2mcgreg »

That's a bios setting. Post #5 in this thread from the Debian forums will show you what to look for:
https://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=156118
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Re: Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

#4 Post by jeffreyC »

auto-cpufreq:

https://foolcontrol.org/?p=3124
https://github.com/AdnanHodzic/auto-cpufreq

It is not a BIOS setting in any computer I have seen.

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Re: Do I need "auto-cpufreq" in MX Linux?

#5 Post by Stevo »

Usually, no.

The CPU's speed governor setting is by default "ondemand", where it only speeds up under load, in order to reduce heat and power usage. Otherwise it's at idle, or even halted.

It can be tuned...are you noticing any problems?
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