IBM EP-8KTA specifications Exclusive Keyboard Power on Function

Installation EP-8KTA

Section 3-5

External Modem Ring-in Power

ON and Keyboard Power ON

Functions (KBPO)

On the basis of bounded functions in I/O chipset, the two serial ports are able to support the External Modem Ring-in Power ON function. Once users connect the external modem to COM1 or COM2, the EP-8KTA mainboard allows users to turn on their system through the remote and host's dial-up control.

Exclusive Keyboard Power ON Function

To innovate a unique feature to benefit users, we devoted the easiest and most convenient way to turn on your system based on the the ATX power supply.

How to work with it

Step 1: Please check JP13 at the position 2-3 after you finished the system installation.

JP13

1

Keyboard Power-ON Function

JP13= 1-2 Disabled (Default)

= 2-3 Enabled

Step 2: You can enjoy the Keyboard Power ON function (KBPO) by pressing any key and BUTTON only to turn on your system. Your system will be turned on automatically, after releasing the keys. To power off you system, you can use the Soft-OFF function under Windows® 95/98 or Windows®2000.

Notes: ATX version 2.0 specification has recommended you use the power supply with 0.72A(720mA) in 5.0VSB. With our EP-8KTA mainboard, the 5.0VSB standby power only has to be > = 0.72A (720mA) then you can enjoy this unique benefit. However, the ATX power supply which is

<0.72A (720mA) is still applicable to your system by placed JP13 at the position 1-2 to disable this feature.

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