
1-8 Configuring BlasterBoard Hardware
ATX Functions
The BlasterBoard supports ATX power and ACPI functions.
Software Power-Off
Follow the steps below to use “Software Power-Off Control” in Windows 95/98.
1. Click the START button on the Windows 95/98 taskbar.
2. Select Shut Down The Computer to turn off the computer. The message “It is now safe to
turn off your computer” is not shown when using this function.
Modem Ring Power Up
If an external modem ring-up signal occurs while the computer is in the Soft-off/Suspend state,
the system wakes up and can be remotely accessed. Set the COM Ports option to Activity.
Alarm Wake Up
If you want the computer to boot at a certain time, set the Power Up by Alarm option to Enabled,
and set the Alarm options in BIOS Setup.
Keyboard Power On
You can set a hot key to power on the system when it is pressed. Enter BIOS Setup to set the
KB Power On Function and set the Keyboard Power On jumper (see “J8: Keyboard Power On
Selector” on page 1-7).
PWR1: ATX Power
Connector
Connect the ATX power supply to this connector to provide power for the BlasterBoard.
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