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Foxconn 915P7MC-S User Manual

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

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Power Management Setup

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PCI Express PM Function (optional)

Press to set the item of PCI Express PM function. Please refer to

page 37.

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ACPI Function (Default: Enabled)

ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a

standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be-

tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that

describes how computer components work together to manage system

hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be sup-

ported by the OS (for example, Windows 2000 or WindowsXP). The available

setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.

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Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (Default: Instant-Off)

This option is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid

for systems using an ATX power supply.

When “Instant-Off” is selected, press the power switch to immediately turn off

power. When “Delay 4 Sec.” is selected, press and hold the power button

for four seconds to turn off power.

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PWRON After PWR-Fail (Default: Off)

This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply

when it resumes after a sudden power failure.The available options are: Off

(remain in turn off status),On (auto power on) and Former-Sts (resume with the

previous status).

Power Management Setup Menu