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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
WOR (RI#) From Soft-Off (Default: Disabled)
If this option is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power
down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an in-
stalled fax/modem. This function needs to be supported by the relevant hard-
ware and software.
Cool N’Quiet
This feature is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which
provides a CPU temperature detecting function to prevent your CPU’s from
overheating due to the heavy working loading. The setting options include
Disabled and Enabled.
Power-On by Alarm (Default: Disabled)
This option is used to start up your PC by alarm. When this option is enabled,
the following two items are activated and user can set the desired alarm date
and time. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
Date of Month Alarm
This option is used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting values
contain 0-31.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values
contain hh:0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59.
Power Management (Default: User Define)
This option is used to set the power management scheme. Available settings
are: User Define, Min Saving and Max Saving.
Video Off Method (Default: V/H SYNC + Blank)
This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode
means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor
will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen
continues. When you select the “V/H SYNC + Blank” mode the vertical and horizontal
scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power saving
mode. “DPMS Support” mode is a new screen power management system,
and it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.
HDD Power Down (Default: Disabled)
This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given
period of time. The setting values are Disabled and 1Min-15Min.
HDD Down In Suspend (Default: Enabled)
This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
