> Watching /proc/cpuinfo when compiling never shows the frequency reaching
> above
> 2500:
>
> cpu MHz : 2495.389
>
> cpu MHz : 2495.410
>
> cpu MHz : 2495.389
>
> cpu MHz : 2495.416
>
>
> I can't think this is some hardcoded BIOS limitation, otherwise how come
>
While installing Gentoo on a laptop with an AMD A10-5750M APU using the Gentoo
minimal-CD, I was troubled to see the CPU pegged at 3500MHz and consequent
thermal cutouts shutting down the laptop. By reducing the number of jobs and
using a desktop fan I managed to complete the installation.
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