Introducing the BIOS

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ATA 133 RAID Controller (For AT7 Full Version Only):

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. If your motherboard is the AT7 full version, it has the built-in HighPoint 374 chipset that can support Ultra ATA 133 specifications. If you set this controller to Enabled, you can use IDE RAID functions, inlcuding RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. This feature enables you to maximize your data storage performance and security. For detailed information, please refer to the Chapter 4.

3-6. Power Management Setup Menu

When the computer operates normally, it is in Normal mode. In this mode, the Power Management Program will monitoring the access to video, I/O ports and drives, and the operating status of the keyboard, mouse and other device. These are referred to as Power Management Events. In cases where none of these events occur within setting time, the system enters the power saving mode. When one of the controlled events occurs, the system immediately returns to normal mode and operates at its maximum speed.

1.In the Main Menu, select “Power Management Setup” and press <Enter>. The following screen is displayed:

Figure 3-7A. Power Management Setup Main Menu

2.You can use the arrow keys to move between the items. Use PgUP, PgDn, + or - key to change the values. When you have finished setting up the chipset, press <Esc> to go back to the main menu.

3.After you have configured the Power Management feature, press <Esc> to go back to the Main Menu. We are now going to briefly explain the options in this menu:

ACPI Function (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface):

ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions

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