Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual page 148

B-20 Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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S2D Time-Out
Smart CPU Mode
Display Close
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the
system Help.


 
When the Power Management option is set to
Enabled, you may set the S2D Time-Out option.
This option determines how long the computer is
inactive before it copies all system information to
a file on the hard-disk drive. This setting has no
effect when the computer is docked.
Settings for this option are Disabled, 30 minutes,
1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours,
8 hours, or 12 hours.
A change in this option takes effect immediately.
When the Power Management option is set to
Enabled, you may set the Smart CPU Mode
option. This option is key to good thermal
performance.
When set to Disabled, the microprocessor runs
at its highest speed and may impact thermal
performance.
When set to Enabled, the computer changes the
clock speed according to the needs of the
application.
A change in this option takes effect immediately.
Lets you determine whether your computer
enters standby mode when the display is closed
or whether only the display is turned off.
Suspend (the default) — Allows the computer to
enter standby mode when the display is closed.
Active — Turns off the display, but does not put
the computer into standby mode.