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cpufreq-set: Set the current maximum CPU frequency of CPU 1.
$ sudo cpufreq-set -c ${1} --max ${max_frequency}
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This command uses the "cpufreq-set" tool with the "sudo" command, which allows executing it with administrative/root privileges. It is used to set the maximum frequency of a CPU.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo": It grants the necessary administrative privileges to execute the following command.
  • "cpufreq-set": It is the command-line tool used to modify the CPU frequency scaling settings.
  • "-c ${1}": It specifies the CPU core for which the frequency will be set. The "${1}" refers to the first argument passed when executing the command.
  • "--max ${max_frequency}": It sets the maximum frequency for the specified CPU core. The "${max_frequency}" indicates a variable that holds the desired maximum frequency value.

In summary, this command, when executed with root privileges, sets the maximum frequency for a specific CPU core using the "cpufreq-set" tool. The specific core and maximum frequency value are passed as arguments when running the command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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