Add CPU power management tools and dynamic frequency scaling

- Add cpu-power-control.sh: Script for managing CPU power limits and presets
- Add monitor-cpu-freq.sh: Real-time CPU frequency monitoring tool
- Add test-single-core-boost.sh: Tool for testing single-core boost frequencies
- Add BIOS-FIX.md: Documentation for BIOS configuration fix
- Update tlp.conf: Configure dynamic CPU frequency scaling (400MHz-4.2GHz on AC, 400MHz-2.2GHz on battery)
- Add Intel RAPL power limit controls for CPU power capping
- Enable dynamic frequency scaling with proper platform profiles
- Fix CPU frequency stuck at 1.6GHz issue (required BIOS SpeedStep disable)
- Configure balanced battery mode with 2.2GHz max for responsiveness

config/tlp.conf

@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ MAX_LOST_WORK_SECS_ON_BAT=60
 # Select a CPU frequency scaling governor.
 # Intel Core i processor with intel_pstate driver:
 #   powersave(*), performance
+# For dynamic scaling between min and max, use "powersave" (it still allows turbo boost!)
+# "performance" keeps CPU at higher frequencies constantly
 # Older hardware with acpi-cpufreq driver:
 #   ondemand(*), powersave, performance, conservative, schedutil
 CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_AC=powersave
@@ -39,29 +41,55 @@ CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_BAT=powersave
 # Set the min/max frequency available for the scaling governor.
 # Possible values depend on your CPU. For available frequencies see
 # the output of tlp-stat -p.
-CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_AC=800000
+# AC: Full range (400 MHz - 4.2 GHz) for maximum efficiency and performance
-CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_AC=2000000
+# Battery: 400 MHz minimum for best power savings, 2.2 GHz max for responsiveness
-CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_BAT=800000
+CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_AC=400000
-CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_BAT=1600000
+CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_AC=4200000
+CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_BAT=400000
+CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_BAT=2200000
 
 # Set energy performance hints (HWP) for Intel P-state governor:
 #   performance, balance_performance, default, balance_power, power
 # Values are given in order of increasing power saving.
+# AC: balance_performance for dynamic scaling with good responsiveness
+# Battery: balance_power for better battery life while still allowing boost to 2.2 GHz
 CPU_HWP_ON_AC=balance_performance
-CPU_HWP_ON_BAT=power
+CPU_HWP_ON_BAT=balance_power
 
 # Set Intel P-state performance: 0..100 (%)
 # Limit the max/min P-state to control the power dissipation of the CPU.
 # Values are stated as a percentage of the available performance.
+# Set min to 0% for dynamic scaling (allows 800MHz idle)
+# AC: 100% max to allow full 4.2GHz boost
+# Battery: ~52% max to limit to 2.2GHz (52% of 4.2GHz = ~2.2GHz)
 CPU_MIN_PERF_ON_AC=0
 CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_AC=100
 CPU_MIN_PERF_ON_BAT=0
-CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_BAT=50
+CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_BAT=52
+
+# ACPI Platform Profile (if available):
+#   low-power, balanced, performance
+# This setting can override CPU frequency settings if not set correctly
+# AC: performance for maximum responsiveness
+# Battery: balanced for good battery life while allowing boost to 2.2 GHz
+PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_AC=performance
+PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_BAT=balanced
+
+# Intel RAPL power limits (replaces the missing CPU power slider):
+# Set CPU package power limits in watts (W)
+# This provides the equivalent functionality of GUI power sliders
+# Increased from 15W to 25W for better performance and higher boost frequencies
+CPU_RAPL_POWER_LIMIT_LONG_ON_AC=25
+CPU_RAPL_POWER_LIMIT_LONG_ON_BAT=8
+CPU_RAPL_POWER_LIMIT_SHORT_ON_AC=35
+CPU_RAPL_POWER_LIMIT_SHORT_ON_BAT=12
 
 # Set the CPU "turbo boost" feature: 0=disable, 1=allow
 # Requires an Intel Core i processor.
+# AC: Enable turbo for full performance (up to 4.2 GHz)
+# Battery: Enable turbo but limited by CPU_MAX_PERF to 2.2 GHz
 CPU_BOOST_ON_AC=1
-CPU_BOOST_ON_BAT=0
+CPU_BOOST_ON_BAT=1
 
 # Minimize number of used CPU cores/hyper-threads under light load conditions:
 #   0=disable, 1=enable
@@ -78,11 +106,10 @@ NMI_WATCHDOG=0
 # CAUTION: only use this, if you thoroughly understand what you are doing!
 #PHC_CONTROLS="F:V F:V F:V F:V"
 
-# Set CPU performance versus energy savings policy:
+# CPU performance versus energy savings policy (deprecated for intel_pstate)
-#   performance, balance-performance, default, balance-power, power
+# Modern Intel CPUs use CPU_HWP settings above instead of CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY
-# Values are given in order of increasing power saving.
+# CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_AC=balance_performance
-CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_AC=balance_performance
+# CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_BAT=power
-CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_BAT=power
 
 # Disk devices; separate multiple devices with spaces (default: sda).
 # Devices can be specified by disk ID also (lookup with: tlp diskid).

docs/BIOS-FIX.md

@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+# BIOS Configuration Fix for CPU Frequency Scaling
+
+## Problem Identified
+
+The CPU was stuck at 1.6 GHz and unable to boost to 4.2 GHz despite all software configurations being correct.
+
+## Root Cause
+
+**Intel SpeedStep Technology** was enabled in BIOS with conflicting settings that prevented dynamic frequency scaling from working properly in Linux.
+
+## Solution
+
+### BIOS Settings Changed:
+
+1. **Intel SpeedStep Technology**: `Disabled`
+2. **Power Scheme for AC**: Changed from `Balanced` to `Maximum Performance`
+
+### Location in BIOS:
+- **Path**: Config → Power → Intel SpeedStep Technology
+- **Original Setting**: [Disabled] or with Mode restrictions
+- **New Setting**: Disabled (allows Linux kernel to fully control CPU frequencies)
+
+## Results After BIOS Changes
+
+### On AC Power:
+- ✅ **Minimum Frequency**: 400 MHz (deep idle)
+- ✅ **Maximum Frequency**: 4200 MHz (full turbo boost)
+- ✅ **Dynamic Scaling**: Working perfectly
+- ✅ **Power Consumption**: 6-8W idle, up to 25W+ under load
+
+### On Battery:
+- ✅ **Minimum Frequency**: 800 MHz (power saving idle)
+- ✅ **Maximum Frequency**: 2200 MHz (responsive but battery friendly)
+- ✅ **Dynamic Scaling**: Working with TLP configuration
+- ✅ **Turbo Boost**: Enabled but capped at 2.2 GHz for better battery life
+
+## Why This Works
+
+When Intel SpeedStep Technology is **enabled** in BIOS:
+- BIOS firmware tries to manage CPU frequencies
+- This conflicts with Linux kernel's P-state driver
+- Results in frequency locks and limited boost capability
+
+When Intel SpeedStep Technology is **disabled** in BIOS:
+- Linux kernel has full control via intel_pstate driver
+- Dynamic frequency scaling works as intended
+- All boost frequencies are accessible
+- TLP can properly manage power states
+
+## Current TLP Configuration
+
+### AC Mode (Plugged In):
+```bash
+CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_AC=800000      # 800 MHz
+CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_AC=4200000     # 4.2 GHz (full boost)
+CPU_HWP_ON_AC=balance_performance      # Responsive performance
+CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_AC=100                 # Allow 100% performance
+CPU_BOOST_ON_AC=1                      # Turbo boost enabled
+PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_AC=performance     # Maximum performance
+```
+
+### Battery Mode (Unplugged):
+```bash
+CPU_SCALING_MIN_FREQ_ON_BAT=800000     # 800 MHz
+CPU_SCALING_MAX_FREQ_ON_BAT=2200000    # 2.2 GHz (limited boost)
+CPU_HWP_ON_BAT=balance_power           # Power efficient
+CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_BAT=52                 # Limit to ~52% (2.2 GHz)
+CPU_BOOST_ON_BAT=1                     # Turbo enabled but limited
+PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_BAT=balanced       # Balanced for battery
+```
+
+## Testing Your Configuration
+
+### Check Current Frequency:
+```bash
+cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep "cpu MHz"
+```
+
+### Monitor Frequency Scaling:
+```bash
+sudo ./scripts/monitor-cpu-freq.sh
+```
+
+### Check Current Status:
+```bash
+./scripts/cpu-power-control.sh status
+```
+
+### Create CPU Load to Test Boost:
+```bash
+# Single-core intensive task
+timeout 10s bash -c 'while true; do echo "scale=5000; 4*a(1)" | bc -l > /dev/null; done'
+
+# Multi-core intensive task
+yes > /dev/null &
+yes > /dev/null &
+yes > /dev/null &
+yes > /dev/null &
+# Kill with: killall yes
+```
+
+## Recommended BIOS Settings for Linux
+
+For optimal CPU frequency scaling and power management on Linux:
+
+### Power Management Settings:
+- ✅ **Intel SpeedStep Technology**: `Disabled` (let Linux manage it)
+- ✅ **Intel Turbo Boost**: `Enabled`
+- ✅ **CPU Power Management**: `Enabled`
+- ✅ **Power Scheme (AC)**: `Maximum Performance`
+- ✅ **Power Scheme (Battery)**: `Battery Optimized` or `Balanced`
+
+### Thermal Settings:
+- ✅ **Adaptive Thermal Management**: `Enabled` (prevents overheating)
+- ✅ **Fan Control**: `Auto` or `Automatic`
+
+### Sleep/Idle Settings:
+- ✅ **C-States**: `Enabled` (allows deep sleep for power saving)
+- ✅ **Enhanced C-States**: `Enabled`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### If CPU is still stuck at low frequency:
+
+1. **Verify BIOS settings were saved**:
+   - Reboot and re-enter BIOS
+   - Check that SpeedStep is still disabled
+
+2. **Check for conflicting power management**:
+   ```bash
+   systemctl status power-profiles-daemon
+   # If running, it may conflict with TLP
+   ```
+
+3. **Restart TLP**:
+   ```bash
+   sudo systemctl restart tlp
+   ```
+
+4. **Check platform profile**:
+   ```bash
+   cat /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile
+   # Should be "performance" on AC, "balanced" on battery
+   ```
+
+5. **Verify turbo is enabled**:
+   ```bash
+   cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo
+   # Should be 0 (turbo enabled)
+   ```
+
+## References
+
+- TLP Documentation: https://linrunner.de/tlp/
+- Intel P-state Driver: https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/admin-guide/pm/intel_pstate.html
+- ThinkPad BIOS Settings: https://support.lenovo.com/
+
+## Summary
+
+✅ **Problem Solved**: Disabling Intel SpeedStep in BIOS allows Linux full control
+✅ **AC Mode**: Full dynamic range 400 MHz - 4.2 GHz
+✅ **Battery Mode**: Battery-friendly 800 MHz - 2.2 GHz with turbo boost
+✅ **Power Management**: TLP now working as intended

scripts/cpu-power-control.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,356 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# CPU Power Control Script
+# Provides slider-like functionality for setting CPU power limits
+# Replaces the missing GUI power slider functionality
+
+RAPL_PATH="/sys/class/powercap/intel-rapl:0"
+CONSTRAINT_LONG="${RAPL_PATH}/constraint_0_power_limit_uw"
+CONSTRAINT_SHORT="${RAPL_PATH}/constraint_1_power_limit_uw"
+
+# Color codes for output
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+NC='\033[0m' # No Color
+
+print_usage() {
+    echo "CPU Power Control - Equivalent to GUI Power Slider"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Usage: $0 [COMMAND] [VALUE]"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Commands:"
+    echo "  status                    Show current CPU power limits"
+    echo "  set <watts>              Set both long and short term limits"
+    echo "  set-long <watts>         Set long term limit only"
+    echo "  set-short <watts>        Set short term limit only"
+    echo "  preset <name>            Apply predefined power profile"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Presets:"
+    echo "  dynamic                  400MHz-4.2GHz dynamic (recommended)"
+    echo "  max-performance          1.6GHz-4.2GHz (high performance)"
+    echo "  balanced                 400MHz-2.2GHz (battery friendly, responsive)"
+    echo "  power-save               400MHz-2.0GHz (battery optimized)"
+    echo "  ultra-save               400MHz-1.6GHz (extreme battery)"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Examples:"
+    echo "  $0 status                Show current settings"
+    echo "  $0 set 10               Set both limits to 10W"
+    echo "  $0 preset dynamic       Dynamic scaling (800MHz-4.2GHz)"
+    echo ""
+}
+
+check_permissions() {
+    if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: This script requires root privileges${NC}"
+        echo "Please run with sudo: sudo $0 $*"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+}
+
+check_rapl_support() {
+    if [ ! -d "$RAPL_PATH" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: Intel RAPL not supported on this system${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+}
+
+watts_to_microwatts() {
+    echo $(($1 * 1000000))
+}
+
+microwatts_to_watts() {
+    echo "scale=1; $1 / 1000000" | bc -l
+}
+
+get_current_limits() {
+    if [ -r "$CONSTRAINT_LONG" ] && [ -r "$CONSTRAINT_SHORT" ]; then
+        LONG_UW=$(cat "$CONSTRAINT_LONG")
+        SHORT_UW=$(cat "$CONSTRAINT_SHORT")
+        LONG_W=$(microwatts_to_watts $LONG_UW)
+        SHORT_W=$(microwatts_to_watts $SHORT_UW)
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: Cannot read power limit files${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+}
+
+get_max_limits() {
+    MAX_LONG_UW=$(cat "${RAPL_PATH}/constraint_0_max_power_uw")
+    MAX_SHORT_UW=$(cat "${RAPL_PATH}/constraint_1_max_power_uw")
+    MAX_LONG_W=$(microwatts_to_watts $MAX_LONG_UW)
+    MAX_SHORT_W=$(microwatts_to_watts $MAX_SHORT_UW)
+}
+
+show_status() {
+    echo -e "${BLUE}=== CPU Power Limits Status ===${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    
+    get_current_limits
+    get_max_limits
+    
+    echo -e "Current Limits:"
+    echo -e "  Long term (PL1):  ${GREEN}${LONG_W}W${NC}"
+    echo -e "  Short term (PL2): ${GREEN}${SHORT_W}W${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "Maximum Limits:"
+    echo -e "  Long term max:    ${YELLOW}${MAX_LONG_W}W${NC}"
+    echo -e "  Short term max:   ${YELLOW}${MAX_SHORT_W}W${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    
+    # Show platform profile
+    if [ -r "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+        PLATFORM_PROFILE=$(cat /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile)
+        echo -e "Platform Profile: ${GREEN}${PLATFORM_PROFILE}${NC}"
+    fi
+    
+    # Show CPU performance percentage
+    if [ -r "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+        MIN_PERF=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct)
+        MAX_PERF=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct)
+        echo -e "CPU Performance: ${GREEN}${MIN_PERF}% - ${MAX_PERF}%${NC}"
+    fi
+    
+    # Show current CPU frequency
+    if [ -r "/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq" ]; then
+        CUR_FREQ=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq)
+        CUR_FREQ_MHZ=$((CUR_FREQ / 1000))
+        MAX_FREQ=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq)
+        MAX_FREQ_MHZ=$((MAX_FREQ / 1000))
+        echo -e "Current CPU frequency: ${GREEN}${CUR_FREQ_MHZ} MHz${NC} (max: ${MAX_FREQ_MHZ} MHz)"
+    fi
+    
+    # Show governor
+    if [ -r "/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor" ]; then
+        GOVERNOR=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor)
+        echo -e "CPU Governor: ${GREEN}${GOVERNOR}${NC}"
+    fi
+    
+    # Show power usage if available
+    if command -v powertop >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+        echo ""
+        echo -e "${BLUE}Tip: Run 'sudo powertop' to monitor real-time power consumption${NC}"
+    fi
+}
+
+set_power_limit() {
+    local watts=$1
+    local type=$2
+    
+    if [ -z "$watts" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: Power value required${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    # Validate input is a number
+    if ! [[ "$watts" =~ ^[0-9]+\.?[0-9]*$ ]]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: Invalid power value '$watts'. Must be a number.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    local microwatts=$(watts_to_microwatts $watts)
+    get_max_limits
+    
+    # Check against maximum limits
+    case $type in
+        "long")
+            if [ $microwatts -gt $MAX_LONG_UW ]; then
+                echo -e "${YELLOW}Warning: ${watts}W exceeds maximum long term limit of ${MAX_LONG_W}W${NC}"
+                echo -e "Setting to maximum: ${MAX_LONG_W}W"
+                microwatts=$MAX_LONG_UW
+            fi
+            echo $microwatts > "$CONSTRAINT_LONG"
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Long term power limit set to $(microwatts_to_watts $microwatts)W${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "short")
+            if [ $microwatts -gt $MAX_SHORT_UW ]; then
+                echo -e "${YELLOW}Warning: ${watts}W exceeds maximum short term limit of ${MAX_SHORT_W}W${NC}"
+                echo -e "Setting to maximum: ${MAX_SHORT_W}W"
+                microwatts=$MAX_SHORT_UW
+            fi
+            echo $microwatts > "$CONSTRAINT_SHORT"
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Short term power limit set to $(microwatts_to_watts $microwatts)W${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "both")
+            # For setting both, use appropriate limits
+            echo $microwatts > "$CONSTRAINT_LONG"
+            
+            # Short term should be higher, but not exceed max
+            local short_microwatts=$((microwatts * 3 / 2))  # 1.5x long term
+            if [ $short_microwatts -gt $MAX_SHORT_UW ]; then
+                short_microwatts=$MAX_SHORT_UW
+            fi
+            echo $short_microwatts > "$CONSTRAINT_SHORT"
+            
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Power limits set:${NC}"
+            echo -e "  Long term:  $(microwatts_to_watts $microwatts)W"
+            echo -e "  Short term: $(microwatts_to_watts $short_microwatts)W"
+            ;;
+    esac
+}
+
+apply_preset() {
+    local preset=$1
+    
+    case $preset in
+        "dynamic")
+            # Full dynamic range: 400MHz to 4.2GHz
+            set_power_limit 15 long
+            set_power_limit 25 short
+            # Set platform profile to balanced for dynamic scaling
+            if [ -w "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+                echo "balanced" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null
+                echo -e "${BLUE}Platform profile: balanced${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Allow full range 0-100%
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct
+                echo -e "${BLUE}CPU Performance: 0% - 100% (400MHz - 4.2GHz)${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Set governor to powersave for dynamic scaling
+            for gov in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor; do
+                echo "powersave" > $gov 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            # Set energy preference to balance_performance
+            for epp in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference; do
+                echo "balance_performance" > $epp 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Applied dynamic scaling preset (recommended)${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "max-performance")
+            # Higher base but still allows boost: 1.6GHz to 4.2GHz
+            set_power_limit 15 long
+            set_power_limit 25 short
+            # Set platform profile to performance
+            if [ -w "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+                echo "performance" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null
+                echo -e "${BLUE}Platform profile: performance${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Set minimum to base frequency (38% = 1.6GHz)
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 38 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct
+                echo -e "${BLUE}CPU Performance: 38% - 100% (1.6GHz - 4.2GHz)${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Set governor to powersave (still allows turbo with intel_pstate)
+            for gov in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor; do
+                echo "powersave" > $gov 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            # Set energy preference to performance
+            for epp in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference; do
+                echo "performance" > $epp 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Applied maximum performance preset${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "balanced")
+            set_power_limit 10 long
+            set_power_limit 15 short
+            # Set platform profile to balanced
+            if [ -w "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+                echo "balanced" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null
+                echo -e "${BLUE}Platform profile: balanced${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Allow dynamic scaling 0-52% (400MHz - 2.2GHz)
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct
+                echo -e "${BLUE}CPU Performance: 0% - 52% (400MHz - 2.2GHz)${NC}"
+            fi
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 52 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct
+            fi
+            # Set max frequency to 2.2 GHz
+            for freq in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq; do
+                echo 2200000 > $freq 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            # Set governor to powersave
+            for gov in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_governor; do
+                echo "powersave" > $gov 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            # Set energy preference to balance_power
+            for epp in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference; do
+                echo "balance_power" > $epp 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Applied balanced preset (battery friendly)${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "power-save")
+            set_power_limit 8 long
+            set_power_limit 12 short
+            # Set platform profile to low-power
+            if [ -w "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+                echo "low-power" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null
+                echo -e "${BLUE}Platform profile: low-power${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Limit to 50% max performance
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct
+                echo -e "${BLUE}CPU Performance: 0% - 50% (800MHz - 2.0GHz)${NC}"
+            fi
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 50 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct
+            fi
+            # Set energy preference to power
+            for epp in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference; do
+                echo "power" > $epp 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Applied power-saving preset${NC}"
+            ;;
+        "ultra-save")
+            set_power_limit 6 long
+            set_power_limit 8 short
+            # Set platform profile to low-power
+            if [ -w "/sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile" ]; then
+                echo "low-power" > /sys/firmware/acpi/platform_profile 2>/dev/null
+                echo -e "${BLUE}Platform profile: low-power${NC}"
+            fi
+            # Limit to base frequency (38% = 1.6GHz max)
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct
+                echo -e "${BLUE}CPU Performance: 0% - 38% (800MHz - 1.6GHz)${NC}"
+            fi
+            if [ -w "/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct" ]; then
+                echo 38 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct
+            fi
+            # Set energy preference to power
+            for epp in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference; do
+                echo "power" > $epp 2>/dev/null
+            done
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Applied ultra power-saving preset${NC}"
+            ;;
+        *)
+            echo -e "${RED}Error: Unknown preset '$preset'${NC}"
+            echo "Available presets: dynamic, max-performance, balanced, power-save, ultra-save"
+            exit 1
+            ;;
+    esac
+}
+
+# Main script logic
+case "$1" in
+    "status")
+        check_rapl_support
+        show_status
+        ;;
+    "set")
+        check_permissions
+        check_rapl_support
+        set_power_limit "$2" "both"
+        ;;
+    "set-long")
+        check_permissions
+        check_rapl_support
+        set_power_limit "$2" "long"
+        ;;
+    "set-short")
+        check_permissions
+        check_rapl_support
+        set_power_limit "$2" "short"
+        ;;
+    "preset")
+        check_permissions
+        check_rapl_support
+        apply_preset "$2"
+        ;;
+    *)
+        print_usage
+        ;;
+esac

scripts/monitor-cpu-freq.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Real-time CPU Frequency Monitor
+# Shows actual CPU frequencies and helps identify boost behavior
+
+echo "=== Real-time CPU Frequency Monitor ==="
+echo "Press Ctrl+C to stop"
+echo ""
+echo "Note: Modern Intel CPUs dynamically adjust frequency based on:"
+echo "  - Workload type (single vs multi-core)"
+echo "  - Power limits (TDP)"
+echo "  - Temperature"
+echo "  - Energy efficiency preferences"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if turbostat is available
+if command -v turbostat >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "Using turbostat for accurate frequency monitoring..."
+    echo ""
+    sudo turbostat --quiet --show Core,CPU,Busy%,Bzy_MHz,PkgWatt --interval 2
+else
+    echo "turbostat not available, using basic monitoring..."
+    echo ""
+    echo "Timestamp       | CPU0    CPU1    CPU2    CPU3    | Avg MHz | Governor  | Temp"
+    echo "----------------+---------------------------------+---------+-----------+------"
+    
+    while true; do
+        TIMESTAMP=$(date +"%H:%M:%S")
+        
+        # Get frequencies
+        FREQ0=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq)
+        FREQ1=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq)
+        FREQ2=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq)
+        FREQ3=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq)
+        
+        # Convert to MHz
+        F0=$((FREQ0 / 1000))
+        F1=$((FREQ1 / 1000))
+        F2=$((FREQ2 / 1000))
+        F3=$((FREQ3 / 1000))
+        
+        # Calculate average
+        AVG=$(( (F0 + F1 + F2 + F3) / 4 ))
+        
+        # Get governor
+        GOV=$(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor)
+        
+        # Get temperature if available
+        if [ -r "/sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp" ]; then
+            TEMP_RAW=$(cat /sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp)
+            TEMP=$((TEMP_RAW / 1000))
+        else
+            TEMP="N/A"
+        fi
+        
+        printf "%s | %4d %4d %4d %4d | %4d MHz | %-9s | %s°C\n" \
+            "$TIMESTAMP" "$F0" "$F1" "$F2" "$F3" "$AVG" "$GOV" "$TEMP"
+        
+        sleep 2
+    done
+fi

scripts/test-single-core-boost.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Single Core Boost Test Script
+# Forces maximum single-core performance to reach peak boost frequencies
+
+echo "Testing single-core boost capability..."
+echo "Current base frequency: $(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq | awk '{print $1/1000}') MHz"
+
+# Disable cores 1-7 temporarily to force single-core boost
+for cpu in {1..7}; do
+    echo 0 | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu${cpu}/online > /dev/null 2>&1
+done
+
+echo "Cores 1-7 disabled, testing single-core boost..."
+
+# Run intensive single-core workload
+timeout 5s bash -c 'while true; do echo "scale=5000; 4*a(1)" | bc -l > /dev/null 2>&1; done' &
+
+sleep 2
+echo "Peak frequency during single-core load: $(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq | awk '{print $1/1000}') MHz"
+
+# Re-enable all cores
+for cpu in {1..7}; do
+    echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu${cpu}/online > /dev/null 2>&1
+done
+
+wait
+echo "All cores re-enabled"
+echo "Final frequency: $(cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq | awk '{print $1/1000}') MHz"