Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:14:42 +0200 | From | Pavel Machek <> | Subject | Re: [PATCH] x86 intel power: Initialize MSR_IA32_ENERGY_PERF_BIAS |
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> > > However, the typical BIOS fails to initialize the MSR, > > > and the typical Linux distro neglects to invoke x86_energy_perf_policy(8). > > > > > > The result is that some modern hardware is running in hardware default, > > > which is "performance" mode, rather than the intended design default > > > of "normal" mode. > > > > > > Initialize the MSR to the "normal" setting during kernel boot. > > > > > > Of course, x86_energy_perf_policy(8) is available to change > > > the default after boot, should the user have a policy preference. > > > > > > cc: stable@kernel.org ... > Will it be possible to measure a performance difference between > "performance" and "normal"? Yes, it will be possible.
Ok. So... what "serious bug" does this fix? You really need to use cc: stable less. Tweaking performance/power ratio is _not_ serious bug.
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