User’s Manual Rev. A
II FEATURES
ACPI Ready
- ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is
also implemented on this motherboards. ACPI provide more Energy
Saving Features for the future operating systems (OS) supporting OS
Direct Power Management (DPM) functionality. With these features
implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock everyday,
yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits
of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as in the next release of
Windows 95/98 must be used.
PC '97 Compliant -
Both the BIOS and hardware levels of smart
series of motherboards meet PC '97 compliance. The PC 97
requirements for systems and components are based on the following
high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power
management for configuring and managing all system components,
and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for both Windows
95/98 and Windows NT.
Temperature Monitoring and Alert -
To prevent system overheat
and system damage, there are heat sensors to monitor the CPU and
system temperatures to warn of damaging temperatures.
Voltage Monitoring and Alert -
System voltage levels are monitored
to ensure stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage
specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is
necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management.
Modem Ring On -
This allows a computer to be turned on remotely
through an external modem. With this benefit on-hand, any user can
access vital information from their computer from anywhere in the
world.
But sometimes, the external MODEM just power ON/OFF,
the pulse will be taken as the Ring in signal, which will make the
machine power up. User needs to pay more attention about this
symptom.
IOAPIC 82093AA
- Use the
Intel
82093AA I/O Advanced
Programmable Interrupt Controller (IOAPIC) to provide multi-processor
interrupt management and incorporates both static and dynamic
symmetric interrupt distribution across all processors
Wake ON LAN
- This main board implements a LAN-Wake UP
connector, to use LAN Wake-up function, user need a network card
that supports this feature. In addition, user also needs to install
network management software, such as LDCM. The connector will
receive a wakeup packet or signal from LAN Card to power up the
system.
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