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[SOLVED] Core 2 Duo laptop multiplier

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Hello, My mom just got a laptop a few days ago and it is a Core 2 Duo 2.0ghz with Vista home basic installed. In Vista, it says 2.0ghz but when I try software such as Cpu-z and some other ones, I only get a core speed of 1200mhz(rounded off) and the multiplier is only set to 6. I tried messing with the bios but the options were limited; in other words, I can't mess with the CPU, RAM, and other factors in hardware so no harm done on my end.

Neo Basic 2235
Core 2 Duo 2.0ghz
2gb Ram
320gb hard drive.
wifi/lan/modem but no bluetooth.
Vista home basic sp1



Is this normal?, Am I actually missing something here?
I'll try to post the necessary screen shots in 1 hour after my mom uses it.

Thanks in advance.
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It has what's called EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step) which varies the multiplier according to load to save power and increase time unplugged as well as reduce heat.
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Sorry but after tweaking with related options in vista, I've found out the power management was causing the low multiplier thus the bottleneck.
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That's what EIST is, It will raise the multiplier when cpu power is needed.
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