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Award BIOS Setup Utility
Standby Mode
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/3 of full speed) while all other devices still operate at full speed.
Suspend Mode
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.
HDD Power Down
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This category allows you to select the method of powering off your system.
Hold 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 function is to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally “hit” or pushed the power button. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.
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