Power Saving Configuration
IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer
This parameter permits the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk used) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this function.
System Suspend Timer
This parameter supports the lowest power saving mode. To resume system operation from suspend mode, you can either press a key or move the mouse. Any IRQ activity representing green/wake up events also resumes system operation. See the following heading, “System Wake Up Events.”
Note: If you connected the system to a network, we strongly suggest you set this item to OFF.
System Wake Up Events
This parameter permits you to monitor system activities occurring through the IRQ and determine whether or not to enter power saving mode.
For example, if you assign IRQ3 to a fax/modem, and you set this item to Enabled, any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from suspend mode.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility |
