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1.3.1.5 Other power management functions
1.3.1.5.1 HDD & Video access
System has the ability to monitor video and hard disk activity. User can enable monitoring function for video and/or hard disk
individually. When there is no video and/or hard disk activity, system will enter next PMU state depending on the application.
When the VGA activity monitoring is enabled, the performance of the system will have some impact.
1.3.1.5.2 Battery Warning
System also provides Battery capacity monitoring and gives user a warning so that users have chance to save his data before
battery dead. Also, this function protects system from mal-function while battery capacity is low.
-Battery Warning: Capacity below 10%, Battery Capacity LED flashes per second, system beeps per 2 seconds. (System beeps
only if BIOS setup enable Battery Warning Beeping. ) System will Suspend to HDD after 2 Minute if BIOS setup enable this
function or system will runs until battery dead without any protection.
1.3.1.5.3 Cover Switch
System automatically provides power saving on monitoring Cover Switch. It will save battery power and prolong the usage
time when user closes the notebook cover unintentionally but the system still in power on mode. There are two functions to be
chosen.
1. Switch to CRT
2. Panel Off
3. Suspend to DRAM or Suspend to Disk by CMOS setup
1.3.1.5.4 Battery Warning State
RedSea system provides battery management function and gives warning while battery is in Its low power state. When the
battery capacity is below 10% (Battery Warning State), system will generate beep for every 2 seconds. When hearing the
beeping, it is recommended that user should plug in AC adapter to get power from external source, or stop working and save
his data file to prevent disaster results.
