Belkin PM11-EC/RAMA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Introduction
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Supports DMI 2.0 function
2Mbit flash memory
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The mainboard comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The DMI
utility in the BIOS automatically records various information about
your system configuration and stores these information in the DMI
pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play BIOS.
DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed
to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer
systems easier. Refer to chapter 4 for instructions on using the DMI
utility.
1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions
The mainboard is capable of monitoring the following system health
conditions.
Monitors the temperature of the CPU and system; and overheat
alarm
Monitors CPU/3.3V/±5V/±12V/VBAT/5VSB voltages and failure
alarm
Monitors the fan speed of the CPU fan and chassis fan; and
failure alarm
Automatic chassis fan on/off control
Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan
speed
Refer to the PC Health Status section in chapter 3 and the
Hardware Monitor section in chapter 4 for more information.
1.1.3 Intelligence
Automatic Chassis Fan Off
The chassis fan will automatically turn off once the system enters the
Suspend mode.
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the Soft-Off By PWRBTN field of the
Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to enter
the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.