Chapter 1. System Overview
IntelliStation M Pro computers also conform to the guidelines described in the following:
Plug and Play BIOS Extension Design Guide (Version 1.0)
Guide to Integrating the Plug and Play BIOS Extensions with System BIOS (Version 1.1)
Plug and Play Kit for DOS and Windows
POST
IntelliStation M Pro computers use IBM power-on self-test (POST) software with initialization code added
for the Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology, the Intel 82440LX core chipset, the National
Semiconductor PC87307 I/O chip, the Adaptec AIC-7895 Dual SCSI controller, and the Intel 82557
Ethernet chip.
POST software locates any hardware problems or configuration changes. If an error occurs while POST
is running, an error code in the form of a text message displays on the screen. For a description of POST
error codes, see “POST Error Codes” on page 59. For further information on POST, refer to
Using Your
IntelliStation M Pro.
Configuration/Setup Utility Program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program provides menus for viewing and changing selections for devices
and I/O ports, current date and time, start options, system security, advanced setup, ISA legacy resources,
and advanced power management. The Configuration/Setup Utility program also provides system
summary and product data screens which contain information specific to the computer model being used.
Refer to
Using Your IntelliStation M Pro for further information on the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Advanced Power Management
IntelliStation M Pro computers come with energy-saving software that meets Energy Star requirements.
Advanced Power Management (APM) is a feature that reduces power consumption when components of
the computer (or the entire computer system) are not in use. When enabled, APM initiates reduced-power
modes for the microprocessor, monitor, hard disk drive, or entire system after a specified period of
inactivity is reached.
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APM is implemented in IntelliStation M Pro computers according to the APM BIOS Interface Specification
(Version 1.2). For more information on APM, refer to
Understanding Your IntelliStation M Pro and Using
Your IntelliStation M Pro.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
IntelliStation M Pro computers support Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) mode. ACPI
is a BIOS mode that when enabled, allows the operating system to control the power management
features of your computer. When ACPI is enabled, settings for APM BIOS mode are ignored. Not all
operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. Refer to your operating system documentation to determine
if ACPI is supported.
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SCSI hard disk drives do not support APM.
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