Windows 2000 Power Options Properties; Windows 2000 Power Schemes - NEC VERSA SXI Manual

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
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Alarms
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Power Meter
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Advanced
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Hibernate
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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.
Parameter
Power Schemes
Turn off monitor
(Plugged In)
Turn off monitor
(Running on batteries)
Turn off hard disks
(Plugged In)
Turn off hard disks
(Running on batteries)
3-20 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Power Schemes
Default Setting
Portable/Laptop
After 15 Minutes
After 5 Minutes
After 30 Minutes
After 3 Minutes
Alternate Setting(s)
Home/Office Desk,
Presentation, Always On,
Minimal Power
Management, Max Battery
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never
3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never