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Parameter Definitions and Values
Page No.
(Disk/ROM)
Access Path
(Windows)
HDD Motor
Timeout
Number of minutes without reads or
writes before hard disk off
Values:
1, 2, 5 (default), 10, Always on
Hard disk access may be delayed
while the hard disk reaches operating
speed. If an application has frequent
hard disk access, a low setting may
actually use more power because of
the power required to bring the hard
disk up to speed.
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HDD Motor
Timeout
Default CPU
Speed
CPU speed at startup
Values:
Low, Medium, High
Auto (default)—high speed for AC and
medium speed for battery
CPU speed can be changed by
pressing CTRL-ALT-↑ or CTRL-ALT-↓
(except on DX4 models). You can also
execute the SPEED utility on all
systems.
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Default CPU
Speed
LCD Power
Defines brightness of backlighting; the
lower the setting, the dimmer the
backlighting and the lower the power
requirements. This parameter is not
supported on color units.
Values:
Low, Medium, High
Auto (default)—high for AC and
medium for battery
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LCD Power
Advanced OS
Power
On (default)
Auto
Off
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Power Savings
Using the Setup Programs 1-17