Windows 2000 Power Options Properties
In Windows 2000, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility. To access Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows:
!Power Schemes
!Alarms
!Power Meter
!Advanced
!Hibernate
Windows 2000 Power Schemes
Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for your system, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for your system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power.
Power Schemes
Parameter | Default Setting | Alternate Setting(s) |
Power Schemes | Portable/Laptop | Home/Office Desk, |
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| Presentation, Always On, |
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| Minimal Power |
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| Management, Max Battery |
Turn off monitor | After 15 Minutes | 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, |
(Plugged In) |
| 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, |
|
| 5 hours; Never |
Turn off monitor | After 5 Minutes | 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, |
(Running on batteries) |
| 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, |
|
| 5 hours; Never |
Turn off hard disks | After 30 Minutes | 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 |
(Plugged In) |
| minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
|
| hours; Never |
Turn off hard disks | After 3 Minutes | 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 |
(Running on batteries) |
| minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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| hours; Never |
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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
