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Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-21
Windows 98 SE 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.
Power Schemes
Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s)
Power Schemes Portable/Laptop Home/Office Desk,
Always On
Turn off monitor
(Plugged in)
After 15 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
Turn off monitor
(Running on batteries)
After 2 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
Turn off hard disks
(Plugged in)
After 30 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never
Turn off hard disks
(Running on batteries)
After 3 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never
System standby
(Plugged in)
After 20 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
System standby
(Running on batteries)
After 5 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 hours; Never
Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer.
Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off.
Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down.
System standby — Selects the system standby timeout period for your system when
running under AC or DC power.