Solve : processor info changes?

1.	Solve : processor info changes?
Answer» HELLO all Just bought a second HAND laptop its a compaq armarda e500 p3 1ghz 256 ram 20 gig hdd when i turn it on , on BATTERY alone and check system info...... start/acessories/system tools/system information it says that the processor is a ....x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 10 genuineintel 696 mhz. but when i plug it in the wall and do the same thing ie:start etc etc it says its a .......x86 family 6 model 8 stepping 10 genuineintel 996 mhz. Is that normal with laptops? i just find it strange that the processor speed changes depending on what power supply i choose to start the computer with If ANYONE knows why i'd like to know what it is THANKS ooz It was designed to function that way. The lower speed on battery is meant to reduce heat and conserve battery power.

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