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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Power Schemes
Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s)
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
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Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer.
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Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off.
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Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down.
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System standby — Selects the system standby timeout period for your system when
running under AC or DC power.
Windows 2000 Alarms
Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define
the alarm to either sound, display a warning message, or invoke Standby, Hibernate or
Shutdown.
Alarms
Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s)
Low battery alarm 10% 0-100%
Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm
Alarm Action Power level none Standby, Power Off
Critical battery alarm 3% 0-100%
Alarm Action Notification Display message Sound alarm
Alarm Action Power level Standby Power Off
Run a program none When the alarm occurs,
run this program.
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Low battery alarm — Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage,
notification, and system action.