Appendix 119
Auto Power On
(Off default)
Sets the computer to automatically turn on.
•
Off
 — disables the Auto Power On feature
•
Everyday
 — turns the computer on every day at the time set in 
Auto Power 
Time
•
Weekdays
 — turns the computer on every day from Monday through Friday 
at the time set in 
Auto Power Time
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power 
strip or surge protector.
Auto Power Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the 
startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or decrease the 
numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.
Low Power Mode
(Off default)
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will no longer 
power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard network 
controller.
Cool and Quiet
(On default)
This option enables or disables the Cool ’n’ Quiet technology for all supported 
processors
Suspend Mode
(S3 default)
Sets the computer’s suspend mode.
•
S1 — 
sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is running in 
a low-power mode
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S3 — 
sets the computer to a standby state where the power is reduced or 
turned off for most components; however, system memory remains active for 
both settings
Maintenance
Service Tag Displays the service tag for your computer.
Load Defaults Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.
Event Log Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read and U for 
Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an 
R to the left of all entries. Clear Log 
clears the Event Log.
POST Behavior
Fastboot
(On default)
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some 
compatibility steps.
•
Off 
— does not skip any steps during computer startup
•
On
 — starts the system more quickly