Chapter 3 BIOS Description
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ACPI function
ACPI stands for
“
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
”
. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be-
tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that
describes how computer components work together to manage system
hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be sup-
ported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
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ACPI Suspend Type
This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
W hen you select
“
S1 (POS)
”
mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed
at any time. When you select
“
S3 (STR)
”
mode, the power will be cut off after
a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved
in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function wakes. W hen you select
“
S1 & S3
”
mode, the system will
automatically select the delay time.
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Power Management Option
This option is used to set the power management scheme.
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HDD Power Down
This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode.
Power Management Setup Menu
Power Management Setup
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Suspend Mode
This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status.
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