Video Off Method [V/H Sync+Blank]

This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. Configuration options: [V/H Sync+Blank] [Blank Screen] [DPMS support]

PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-off]

When set to [Instant-off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Instant-off] [Suspend]

Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Yes] [No]

AC Loss Auto Restart [Previous State]

This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after AC power loss. [Off] leaves your system off while [On] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.

Configuration options: [Previous State] [On] [Off]

C.O.P. Control [85 degree]

Sets the threshold value for the CPU temperature. The ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P.) feature of this motherboard automatically shuts down the system when the CPU temperature reaches or exceeds the threshold value. Configuration options: [85 degree] [95 degree]

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Chapter 2: BIOS Information