Kernal process power error

Log Name: System
Source: Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power
Date: 17/01/2011 13:41:56
Event ID: 6
Task Category: (6)
Level: Error
Keywords:
User: SYSTEM
Computer: Iain-PC
Description:
Some processor performance power management features have been disabled due to a known firmware problem. Check with the computer manufacturer for updated firmware.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power" Guid="{0F67E49F-FE51-4E9F-B490-6F2948CC6027}" />
<EventID>6</EventID>
<Version>0</Version>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>6</Task>
<Opcode>0</Opcode>
<Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-01-17T13:41:56.046875000Z" />
<EventRecordID>38219</EventRecordID>
<Correlation />
<Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="56" />
<Channel>System</Channel>
<Computer>Iain-PC</Computer>
<Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
</System>
<EventData>
</EventData>
</Event>

I have been getting this error daily in the event viewer, My laptop is an E-Systems 3086 Celeron M420 1.6 GHz 2Gb Ram 80Gb HDD Intel 940GML(Calistoga)+ ICH7-M 128mb shared graphics running windows 7 Ultimate(32bit). I know its not the best of spec's but it serves me well, I only use it for surfing/email and watching movies. What I would like to know is how to find out what firmware needs updating to stop this error. I also have had one or two errors with the ATPI saying it dectected a controller error on\ Device\Ide\IdePort1. Any advice on how to resolve these issues will be appreciated. If you need any more info please just ask and i will endeavor to give it.
Thanks.
iain.t :major

 

I'm very interested in hearing the reply for this problem. I've had 288 of these error messages (EV log) in the past week. My pc now crashes to a black screen when playing selective games.

PC: VelocityMicro Edge (upgraded) purchased November 2009
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz (8 CPUs)
Memory: 6144MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11 (version that came with Civ V)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295
Driver Version: 8.17.12.5896
Driver Date/Size: 7/10/2010 05:38:00
Windows 7 64bit Patches current
Avast Pro

I've run chkdsk; defrag; full virus check; ran msconfig and only loaded win os, av and mouse driver;
BIOS: Voltage Control ..enabled both Intel Speed Step & Intel HT Tech and changed CxE Function to C6... recommended by other sites
None of these 'fixes' have helped .... the games crash to a black screen and the pc seems to loose connection with the video card.

Please move this message to it's own spot if I am in error in adding my issue to iain.t's problem.