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STX88831 STX Evaluation Platform Module Series User’s Manual
AMI BIOS Utility
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 Video Power Down Mode
This option specifies the Power State that the video
subsystem enters when the BIOS places it in a power
saving state after the specified period of display inactivity
has expired. The default setting is Suspend.
Disabled
This setting prevents the BIOS from initiating any
power saving modes concerned with the video
display or monitor.
Standby
This option places the monitor into standby mode
after the specified period of display inactivity has
expired. This means the monitor is not off. The
screen will appear blacked out. The standards do
not cite specific power ratings because they vary
from monitor to monitor.
Suspend
This option places the monitor into suspend mode
after the specified period of display inactivity has
expired. This means the monitor is not off. The
screen will appear blacked out. The standards do
not cite specific power ratings because they vary
from monitor to monitor, but this setting use less
power than Standby mode. This is the default
setting.
 Hard Disk Drive Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power conserving state that the
hard disk drive enters after the specified period of hard
drive inactivity has expired. The default setting is Suspend.
Disabled
This setting prevents hard disk drive power down
mode.
Standby
This option stops the hard disk drives from
spinning during a system standby.
Suspend
This option cuts the power to the hard disk
drives during a system suspend. This is the
default setting.
 Suspend Time Out (Minute)
This option specifies the length of time the system waits
before it enters suspend mode. The default setting is
Disabled.