I just bought a new laptop, and installed Fifa 08 on it. The laptop is a pretty good and powerful one, a Sony Vaio (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8548976&st=sony+vaio&type=product&id=1188560396687) , but my Fifa runs kinda slow on it. is there a setting I need to configure in order to make the game run smoother?

You need to disable either Speedstep (for Intel CPUs) or Cool'n'Quiet/PowerNow (for AMD processors). For Intel you can find all you need in Bay Wolf's Speedstep FAQ (http://www.bay-wolf.com/speedstep.htm) but I've never found an equivalent site for the AMD technologies

You need to disable either Speedstep (for Intel CPUs) or Cool'n'Quiet/PowerNow (for AMD processors). For Intel you can find all you need in Bay Wolf's Speedstep FAQ (http://www.bay-wolf.com/speedstep.htm) but I've never found an equivalent site for the AMD technologies

Is there a equivelant of Cool n Queit mode or Speedstep for ASUS Computers?

Is there a equivelant of Cool n Queit mode or Speedstep for ASUS Computers?

Hi, "Cool n Quiet" is a process used for 64 bit AMD processors. You will need to find out which CPU (Processor) that you are running in your ASUS Computer. ASUS has motherboards that support AMD and INTEL processors. You should be able to find the information in your motherboard manual. Options like "Cool n Quite" can be turned on and off in the bios. Hope that helps.

I just bought a new laptop, and installed Fifa 08 on it. The laptop is a pretty good and powerful one, a Sony Vaio (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8548976&st=sony+vaio&type=product&id=1188560396687) , but my Fifa runs kinda slow on it. is there a setting I need to configure in order to make the game run smoother?

Hi O-car!

I am running fifa 08 on laptop as well, my notebook is not that powerful one than yours but it can run the game pretty smooth. But i had to make some changes in the option file.

Please respond me:

that your game is running like slow motion

OR

it just gets sometimes laggy (for example in the middle of the field)????????

I need this info to help you out mate!!!!

Is there a equivelant of Cool n Queit mode or Speedstep for ASUS Computers?

There is a tool called Central Brain Identifier for AMD processors. Here you can set manually the highest speed of your cpu, and disable Cool n Quiet.

There is the link:

http://cbid.amdclub.ru/

Hi,
I try to run fifa 08 on my new laptop as well, and i have the same problem : it runs very slow (menus and match).
Laptop : sony vaio fz21m
graphic card : geforce 8400M GT 256Mo-->1024

The game is running slow most of the time, but can suddenly start running "normal" for a while, and then slow again.

Is this problem related to Speedstep?

Thanks for your help


Hi O-car!

I am running fifa 08 on laptop as well, my notebook is not that powerful one than yours but it can run the game pretty smooth. But i had to make some changes in the option file.

Please respond me:

that your game is running like slow motion

OR

it just gets sometimes laggy (for example in the middle of the field)????????

I need this info to help you out mate!!!!

i just started encountering the same problem with my laptop, it didn't happen before. everytime i play a match, sometimes it gets really laggy all over for random periods of time. has anyone fixed this issue yet?

i have the same problem guys

i have the same problem guys
You've made four different posts about this and in none of them have you given us anything like enough information to help you. My best guess is that it is CPU throttling that is causing your problems (see my post at the top of this thread for more details) but since you've not told us anything about your PC, its operating system, any related driver details etc. then any other attempts at troubleshooting are going to be pissing in the wind

You've made four different posts about this and in none of them have you given us anything like enough information to help you. My best guess is that it is CPU throttling that is causing your problems (see my post at the top of this thread for more details) but since you've not told us anything about your PC, its operating system, any related driver details etc. then any other attempts at troubleshooting are going to be pissing in the wind

You're right my friend...i have a laptop HP:-Intel Pentium M processor at 1.73 GHz,1.24 GB of RAM with an INTEL mobile 915GM/GMS,910GML Expess Chip(128MB)-max Display:1280x800(32 bit)

Windows XP Prof with service pack 2

The strange thing is that the problem appeared after 4 seasons of manager mode(all normal)

please help me,thank u

Have you read Bay Wolf's Speedstep FAQ??

Have you tried disabling Speedstep in your BIOS??

What changes were made to your machine between the seasons when everything worked okay and when things started slowing down??

yes i've already read Wolf's Speedstep FAQ and checked Speedstep but nothing.
Basically between the seasons i changed my antivirus(Kaspersky 6,now i have 7) and used CM 08 to change some kits..i've tried to disable my antivirus and reinstall the game without using CM 08(i started all over with a new career) but nothing..
i am disappointed...anyway,thanks for your reply Steve.

yes i've already read Wolf's Speedstep FAQ and checked Speedstep but nothing
Nothing in the BIOS for Speedstep or no change when you switch it off??

Have you tried setting the Power Scheme to Always On??

Nothing in the BIOS for Speedstep or no change when you switch it off??

Have you tried setting the Power Scheme to Always On??

I didn't find any Speedstep in the BIOS,i searched everywhere..
The Power Scheme was already to Always On

I guess i have to burn my pc and buy another one.

I didn't find any Speedstep in the BIOS,i searched everywhere..
I believe that it doesn't always mention the Speedstep name (eg. it might be CPU speed control, or CPU throttling, or something with 'dynamic' and 'CPU' somewhere in the description) but I'd be surprised if there wasn't a way of turning off Speedstep. What is the exact make and model of the laptop??

HP Pavillion dv4000 4253EA,thanks for your help mate!I will look again right now

HP Pavillion dv4000 4253EA
The HP site implies that this should all work out of the box for your laptop:

HP Notebook PCs - Determining the Processor Speed in Windows XP (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00370524&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=1154620&dlc=en&lang=en)

but you might also care to take a look at this utility that I've seen recommended in various places:

SpeedswitchXP - CPU frequency control for notebooks running Windows XP (http://www.diefer.de/speedswitchxp/)

I've an ACER Aspire 5100, AMD Turion 2.2 Ghz 1Gb RAM 256 Mb Video ATI Radeon Express 1100 Win XP SP2 and FIFA also runs slow, well sometimes fine then slow, then fine, you know what I mean. I've tried to disable Cool 'n' Quiet/PowerNow! thingy but doesn't appear in the BIOS menu -I've checked for alternate names and nothing- and with the program posted in the last page I've tried but says that can't be disabled. Is there another program to disable that thing or something that I've gotta do to make my fifa work fine? I unplugg the LAN cable, and practically I just leave FIFA running when I try to play and always keep slowed down, I've tried running it with all the energy settings available -Home and Office, Laptop settings, Always turned on, etc.- and nothing happens... I think I've gotta burn my pc too and get a desktop :(

What can I do? Someone? (U)

The HP site implies that this should all work out of the box for your laptop:

HP Notebook PCs - Determining the Processor Speed in Windows XP (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00370524&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=1154620&dlc=en&lang=en)

but you might also care to take a look at this utility that I've seen recommended in various places:

SpeedswitchXP - CPU frequency control for notebooks running Windows XP (http://www.diefer.de/speedswitchxp/)

I will try both,thanks for your help my friend! I appreciate it!

Hey guys, solved it. A friend of mine with Pavillon and Fifa 08 has the same problem. Download prime95 and run it with the first option. It's a CPU benchmark utility, it's smart, so you won't even notice it running, except for the cooler noise. It will force your C2D to run on the maximum frequency. Think EA will release a patch for this? Becouse this behaviour seems truly lame to me. Till then this is a way to enjoy the game!

Therefore the SpeedswitchXP solution MUST work! Thanks for the app anyway, I've been looking for this before.

I tried SpeedswitchXP at the maximum performance but the problem persists:(

OK nevermind, but try the prime95 (http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103) instead. Almost 100% guaranteed to work. Worked on one HP Pavillon, will work on yours too.

OK nevermind, but try the prime95 (http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103) instead. Almost 100% guaranteed to work. Worked on one HP Pavillon, will work on yours too.



OK!I'll try it.Can you be more specific about the first option??After the install i have to make the test?

When you start it, you will see 4 radio buttons. Check the first one (maximum FPU stress, RAM not tested much), hit OK and start Fifa.

tested but nothing,the problem persist....thanks anyway.

Didn't you forget to turn off any Clocking programs like SpeedswitchXP, are you on AC plug and is your power setting on Max performance?

Didn't you forget to turn off any Clocking programs like SpeedswitchXP, are you on AC plug and is your power setting on Max performance?

yes man..