Changing the processor speed – Epson ActionTower 3000 Computer Manuel d'utilisation

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Note

Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby

mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive

returning to active mode may cause errors in some

applications. If you have problems, you may want to disable

the standby mode for the hard disk drive.

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: fast or

slow (8 MHz). The slow speed is available to provide

compatibility with older application programs, such as those

that require you to leave a key disk-the diskette that contains

the copy protection-in the diskette drive.

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the SPEED light

on the front panel is on. When the computer is operating at

slow speed, the light is off.

You should use fast speed for almost everything you do

because your programs will work faster. However, certain

application programs have specific timing requirements and

can run only at the slower speed. See your application software

manual to determine if this is the case.

You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering

one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on

your keyboard:

To select slow speed, press Ctrl Alt -. (Press the - key on the

numeric keypad.)

To select fast speed, press Ctrl Alt +.

The speed setting remains in effect until you reset your

computer or turn it off.

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