Power Management - Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 User Manual

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Power Management

& Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
& HPET Timer
(Note)
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default:
Enabled)
& ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake
up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
& AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Memory
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Always Off T he system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.
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