Chapter 3 BIOS Description

vVideo Off Method

This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues. When you select the “V/H SYNC + Blank” mode the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power saving mode. “DPMS Supported” mode is a new screen power management system, and it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.

vHDD Power Down

This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given period of time. The setting values are Disabled and 1Min-15Min.

vHDD Down In Suspend

This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD enters power saving mode. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.

vSoft-Off by PBTN

This option is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid for systems using an ATX power supply. When “Instant-Off” is selected, press the power switch to immediately turn off power. When “Delay 4 Sec.” is selecte- d, press and hold the power button for four seconds to turn off power.

vWOL(PME#) From Soft-Off

When set to Enable, the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event)

vWOR(RI#) From Soft-Off

If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an install- ed fax/modem. This function needs to be supported by the relevant hardware and software.

vUSB Resume From S3

This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode.

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Foxconn N570SM2AA VVideo Off Method, VHDD Power Down, VHDD Down In Suspend, VSoft-Off by Pbtn, VWOLPME# From Soft-Off