Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab allows you to:
• Place the power options icon | in the Windows taskbar for quick access. |
•Set the computer to prompt you for your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode.
•Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer.
To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding
Hibernate Tab
The Hibernate tab allows you to enable hibernate mode. If you want to use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Hibernate tab.
For more information on power management options:
1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance.
3In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer.
Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)
Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes:
•A BIOS with Quick Resume
•Device drivers
This technology allows the user’s system to quickly return to an active state after
Intel Viiv technology is an option for systems that are ordered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors.
Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)
When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as a quick on/off feature. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to mute. In this mode, the computer is still operating as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, you may notice that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by an external device.
To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control.
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