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• Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode.
This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an im-
portant feature in implementing silent PC systems.
• Dual Function Power Button (requires ATX power supply): Pushing the power
button for less than 4 seconds when the system is in the working state places the
system into one of two states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the
BIOS setting (see Power Management Setup under BIOS SETUP). When the
power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off
mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
• Keyboard Power Up: Keyboard Power Up can be enabled or disabled to allow
the computer to be powered on by pressing the keyboard's spacebar.
• Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable current to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more
critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system
configuration and management.
• System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems, such as Windows 95/98/
NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enor-
mous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor
will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent possible
application crashes. Suggestions on managing the user's limited resources more
efficiently are provided.
• CPU Slow Down: When CPU fans or system fans malfunction, the system will
deactivate the CPU Clock line to decrease CPU utilization to the speed upon
detection of system overheat. This will prevent CPU damage from system over-
heat. The CPU utilization will restore normal operations when temperature falls
below a safe level.
• Remote Ring On (requires external modem): This feature allows a computer to
be turned on remotely through an external modem. With this benefit on hand, any
user can access vital information from their computer from anywhere in the world!
• Message LED (requires ACPI-supported OS): Turbo LEDs now act as infor-
mation providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can
determine the stage the computer is in. A simple glimpse provides useful infor-
mation to the user.
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