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3-6 STR (Suspend To RAM) Function

The EP-3VCA2 supports the STR power management state by maintaining the appropriate states on the SDRAM interface signals. The power source must be kept alive to the SDRAM during STR (ACPI S3). Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS such as Instant ON and QuickStartTM function.

1.To enable the ACPI function and use the STR functionally to save your system energy, you are recommended to confirm the following requirements:

a.In BIOS, please select “ ACPI function: Enable” and “ACPI Suspend Type: S3(STR)” in the Power Management Setup menu.

b.Then, please type the following before installing the Windows® 98: {Driver}:> Setup /p j

If the Windows® 98 installed in your system without the parameters above, please do refer your manual or contact Microsoft for more detail and then upgrade the system to support ACPI function.

c.Restart your system.

d.Getting in to the “Advanced” of the Power Management icon of Control Panel, and selecting the “Stand By” in the Power Buttons.

2.Getting start with STR function, please click the START button and choose Shut Down icon. Then, select the Stand By option in the Shut Down Windows box to let system go to STR mode.

Here are the differences between STR power saving mode and Green (or Suspend) mode:

a.It is the most advanced Power Management mode

b.It cuts all the power supplied to peripherals except to Memory - max. power saving

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