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Windows 2000 power options properties, Windows 2000 power schemes, Power schemes – NEC VXi User Manual

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-21

Windows 2000 Power Options Properties

In Windows 2000, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through
Windows Power Options Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility. To access
Windows 2000 Power Options Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and
double click Power Options.

The Power Options Properties features are broken down as follows:

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Power Schemes

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Alarms

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Power Meter

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Advanced

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Hibernate

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 3 Minutes

3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45
minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
hours; Never