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Hardware Installation
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Configuring KBPO & Alternate Power On Methods
Keyboard power on (KBPO)
The Keyboard Power-On (KBPO) function allows users to turn on a PC by easily
touching the keyboard instead of bending down to look for the power button under a
table. To use this unique feature your motherboard have it set to enable, and use an
ATX power supply rated 0.1a (100mA) or greater for the +5vsb.
0.1a (100mA) is the bare minimum required for KBPO; in actuality 0.72a (720mA)
or greater is preferred as some devices and keyboards may have a negative effect
on lower current power supplies causing KBPO not to function correctly.
To enable KBPO:
1. Press the power on/off switch to turn on the system and then push again and hold
for more than 4 seconds to turn power back off.
2. Move the KBPO jumper (JP13) to the enable position to activate the function.
You now can enjoy the Keyboard Power-ON function by pressing any 1 or 2
keys at the same time for 1-2 seconds on the keyboard. After releasing the keys
the system will then power on.
Notes:
1. If the ATX power supply cable is removed from the motherboard at any time
then the above procedure will need to be repeated. Disable the KBPO jumper
than follow steps above.
2. The number of keys needed to turn on the system may vary depending upon
internal keyboard designs. This is due to the different current loading character-
istic of different keyboard designs. Additionally the keystrokes used may be
modified in the BIOS.
Modem Ring-IN
On the basis of bounded functions in the I/O chipset, the two onboard serial ports
are able to support external modem ring-in power-on. Using external modems
users are now able to power on the system simply by placing a call to the system
remotely. Simply enable “Power On by Ring” and set “Modem Use IRQ” in the
Award BIOS CMOS utility under the Power Management section.