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3.1.5.9 Hot Key Function As
This field allows you to use the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Backspace>
keys to enter the Power Off or Suspend mode.
Power Off
Press the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Backspace> keys
simultaneously to enter the power off mode.
Suspend
Press the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Backspace> keys
simultaneously to enter the Suspend mode.
Disable
Disables the hot key function.
3.1.5.10 HDD Power Down
After the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be
powered down while all other devices remain active.
3.1.5.11 Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This field allows you to select the method of powering off your
system.
Delay 4 Sec
Regardless of whether the Power Management field
is enabled or disabled, if the power button is
pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system
enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this func-
tion is to prevent the system from powering off in
case you accidentally “hit” or pushed the power but-
ton. Push and release again in less than 4 sec to
restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4
seconds will power off the system.
Instant-Off
Pressing and then releasing the power button at
once will immediately power off your system.
3.1.5.12 PWR Lost Resume State
Keep Off
When power returns after an AC power failure, the
system’s power is off. You must press the Power but-
ton to power-on the system.
Turn On
When power returns after an AC power failure, the
system will automatically power-on.
Last State
When power returns after an AC power failure, the
system will return to the state where you left off be-
fore power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off