Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility
set the power management operation. Both APM and ACPI are
supported.
Suspend Mode
Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default,
S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power
down. If you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to
RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh
current to the system memory.
Suspend Time Out
This item sets up the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the
time selected passes without any system activity, the computer
will enter power-saving Suspend mode.
LAN/Ring Power On
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you
enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is
an incoming call on the Modem/Ring, or traffic on the network
adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this
feature.
Resume on RTC Alarm
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you
enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed
time based on the system's RTC (realtime clock). Use the items
below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Keyboard Power On
If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume by
pressing any keys, power key, or typing in the password on the
keyboard. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this
feature.
Password
When Keyboard Power On is set to "Password", this item is
available and users can enter the password.
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