BIOS Setup Utility

SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5

3-4.2 PM Timers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PM Timers

Setting

Description

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following [HDD Power Down] field may be configured only if [Power Management] is set to [User Define]

HDD Off After

Disabled By default, this item is

1-15Min Disabled, meaning that no matter the mode the rest of the system, the hard drive will remain ready. Otherwise, you have a range of choices from 1 to 15 minutes or Suspend.

Default

Some older model HDDs may not support this advanced function.

The following [Doze Mode] field may be configured only if [Power Management] is set to [User Define]

Doze Mode

 

 

 

 

Disable

 

Default

 

10Sec

When the set time has

System clock

 

1Min-

elapsed, BIOS sends a

drops to

 

4Hour

command to the system to

33MHz.

 

 

enter Doze Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following [Standby Mode] field may be configured only if [Power Management] is set to [User Define]

Standby Mode

Disable

 

Default

10Sec

When enabled and after

 

1Min-

the set time of system

 

4Hour

inactivity, all devices except

 

 

the CPU will be shut off.)

 

 

 

 

The following [Suspend Mode] field may be configured only if [Power Management] is set to [User Define]

Suspend Mode

Disable

 

Default

10Sec

When enabled and after

 

1Min-

the set time of system

 

4Hour

inactivity, all devices except

 

 

the CPU will be shut off.)

 

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SOYO SY-5SSM/5 manual PM Timers Setting Description, HDD Off After, Doze Mode, Standby Mode, Suspend Mode

SY-5SSM, SY-5SSM/5 specifications

The SOYO SY-5SSM/5 and SY-5SSM are notable products in the realm of motherboards, designed to enhance performance and provide users with a solid foundation for their computing needs. Targeting both enthusiasts and everyday users, these motherboards stand out for their unique combination of features and technologies.

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