EQ12 Idle power reduction

jso

Hello


I would like to use EQ12 for Home Assistant + NAS server. I would like to ask whether it is possible to reduce power consumption when in idle state? I plan to use Ubunty/Debian linux, no monitors connected, WIFI and BT are not requered, only one LAN interface is required.

I preffer EQ12 over S12 (Pro) as WIFI module can be replaced by the Google coral module.

So any idea how to minimize power consumption at idle? Via OS or BIOS settings?

Support-03

Hello there,

Please try to lower the TDP in the BIOS.  Go to
> BIOS--Advanced--power&performance--platform PL1 power -then you can change the TDP there.

jso

I had to change BIOS > Advanced > Power&Performance > CPU > View/Change turbo options > Power limit 1 to see some difference.

I also tried to change BIOS > Advanced > Power&Performance > CPU > Platform PL1 power but I haven't noticed any difference.

I also changed fan settings because PC was too noisy at idle. CPU fan start PWM was set by default to 80 which was much.  Value around 65 keeps CPU temperature down and PC is quiet.

Beelink developers, please consider changing of default fan values.

tuiguang16

Hello there,

Thanks very much for your advise, we will tell our R&D personel about this advise.

If you have any questions, you can contact us for free.

Have a nice day!

deercoder

Hi, which coral you are using, does wifi slot has two PCIe lanes? Thanks.

tuiguang16

deercoder replied at 2023-12-04 01:39
Hi, which coral you are using, does wifi slot has two PCIe lanes? Thanks.

Which model of mini pc do you ask?
EQ12 or EQ12 pro?
Please send us the photo of SN on the bottom of your machine, so that we can answer your questions well.

Looking forward to your feedback, have a nice day!

deercoder

tuiguang16 replied at 2023-12-04 16:02
Which model of mini pc do you ask?
EQ12 or EQ12 pro?
Please send us the photo of SN on the bottom  ...

Hi it is EQ12

tuiguang16

It is CNVI protocol and the machine does not have PCIE

deercoder

tuiguang16 replied at 2023-12-05 16:16
It is CNVI protocol and the machine does not have PCIE

But the OP mentioned
"I preffer EQ12 over S12 (Pro) as WIFI module can be replaced by the Google coral module."

if there is no PCIE for WIFI slot, how can he do that??

tuiguang16

Could you send us a photo of SN on the bottom of your machine?
Our R&D personel need this so that they can answer your question well.