4.6 Power Management for ACPI mode
4.6.1Introduction
The notebook supports ACPI. The system will dynamically switch to ACPI mode for
configuration and power management when an ACPI OS is loaded.
When ACPI is not loaded and enabled, the power management function will be
disabled.
4.6.2 System Time-outs
If the system is running in ACPI mode, system Time-outs is handled by the operating
system. BIOS time-outs are disabled. System time-outs are set using the control
panel power applet.
4.6.3 System Power Management
The overall system can be in one of the system power states as described below:
ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off
completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the
system are turned off completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and
hard disk may be power managed in this
state.
S3 Sleeping State CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
New Card Suspend
Audio Suspend
Hard Disk Power Down
ODD Power Down
Super I/O Power Down
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