processor Features of some Intel processors, including the

Pentium, for reducing power consumption. These features

operate at two levels: the microprocessor and the system.

The processor can enter a low power state during

non-processor intensive tasks (such as word processing),

or a very low-power state when the computer is not in use

("sleep" mode). At the system level, system management mode

can slow down, suspend, or completely shut down various system

components to save energy.