Windows 2000 power schemes – NEC Versa Series User Manual

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-13

Windows 2000 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,
Presentation, Always On,
Minimal Power
Management, Max.
Battery

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 5 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 5 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

System hibernates
(Plugged in and running
on batteries)

After 1 Hour

10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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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