Abit AT7 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Introducing the BIOS
User’s Manual
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ATA 133 RAID Controller (For AT7 Full Version Only):
Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. If your motherboard is
the AT7 full version, it has the built-in HighPoint 374 chipset that can support Ultra ATA 133
specifications. If you set this controller to Enabled, you can use IDE RAID functions, inlcuding RAID 0,
RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. This feature enables you to maximize your data storage performance and security.
For detailed information, please refer to the Chapter 4.
3-6. Power Management Setup Menu
When the computer operates normally, it is in Normal mode. In this mode, the Power Management
Program will monitoring the access to video, I/O ports and drives, and the operating status of the
keyboard, mouse and other device. These are referred to as Power Management Events. In cases where
none of these events occur within setting time, the system enters the power saving mode. When one of the
controlled events occurs, the system immediately returns to normal mode and operates at its maximum
speed.
1. In the Main Menu, select “Power Management Setup” and press <Enter>. The following screen is
displayed:
Figure 3-7A. Power Management Setup Main Menu
2. You can use the arrow keys to move between the items. Use PgUP, PgDn, + or - key to change the
values. When you have finished setting up the chipset, press <Esc> to go back to the main menu.
3. After you have configured the Power Management feature, press <Esc> to go back to the Main Menu.
We are now going to briefly explain the options in this menu:
ACPI Function (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface):
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions