4.6 Power Management for ACPI mode
4.6.1 Introduction
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
power down
New Card power down
Audio
power down
Hard Disk Power Down
ODD Power Down
Main memory suspend
S4 Sleeping State System Saves all system states and data onto
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