AWARD BIOS 4-9
B.
Time-out parameters :
HDD Standby
HDD Standby timer can be set from 1 to 15 minute(s).
System Doze
The "System Doze" mode timer starts to count when there is no "PM events"
occurred. The valid time-out setting is from 1 minute up to 1 hour.
System Suspend
This function works only when the Pentium Procssor is installed. The timer starts
to count when "System Standby" mode timer is timed out and no "PM Events"
occurred. Valid range is from 1 minute up to 1 hour.
4-4-2 Description of the Green Functions
The P55KTX supports HDD Power Down, Doze and Suspend power saving functions.
In addition, the hardware suspend function is supported when the J12(24,25) (Refer
to Figure1-1) is closed to enter the Suspend function.
The detailed description of these functions is provided in the next page.
HDD Standby Mode
When system stops reading or wiriting HDD, the timer starts to count. The system will
cut off the HDD power when timer runs out of time. The system will not resume
operation until either a read from or a wirte to HDD command is executed again.
Doze Mode
The system hardware will drop down CPU clock from nomal working speed
when Doze mode time-out occurs.
Suspend Mode
When the system suspend timer times out, the system will enter the suspend mode
and the chipset will stop CPU clock immediately. The power consumption in
Suspend Mode is lower than in standby mode. The screen is also blanked out.
