Power NOW! Function

I have got a Athlon Xp, and one of it's built in functions is the 'Power-Now' function. I don't really know what it does, but according to AMD and Microsoft is will cool your CPU down, when it isn't needed. I like this idea because my CPU runs at around 47 - 55C. So if I can get this 'Power Now' function working it will reduce the range a bit, right? Well anyway i got told by Microsoft to installed the latest Service Pack 1a, so all of the drivers are updated. But still, no 'Power Now' function. My Windows Xp doesn't come up with my Athlon Xp 2000+ in the system properties. Is this problem?

What have I done wrong, or is there something else need tweaking with?

Cheers

 

maybe this might help.. but I'm pretty sure this function is for Laptops.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306458

you might want to try something like this
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3898

 

Found this on the Athlon site:

"In the past, increased processor performance has often
meant increased power consumption and shorter battery
life. AMD PowerNow! technology is an innovative
solution available on all AMD mobile processor-based
notebooks that can effectively increase notebook battery
life, while delivering performance on demand, for the
ultimate mobile computing experience.

The Key Benefits of AMD PowerNow! Technology are:

Optimizes battery life
Provides performance on demand when required by the application
Allows the processor to dissipate less heat under normal operating
conditions, providing a cooler and quieter-running notebook
Operates automatically in the background "

Looks like there's nothing here for your desktop.

 

OK Cheers, i couldn't find anything at all