Lenovo ThinkPad 380E Setup Manual

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ACPI-supported ThinkPad models:An ACPI ThinkPad computer can fully exploit the advantages of Windows 2000 powermanagement and Plug-and-Play support. ACPI power management features include variouspower saving-modes, such as CPU throttling with thermal zone control, dynamic Plug-and-Play configuration of docking station and port replicator use, ThinkPad UltraBay IDE devicehot and warm swapping, and dynamic device detection, and configuration for Plug-and-Playdisplay and monitor devices. ACPI functionality and support under Windows 2000 is highlyintegrated with the system BIOS version used on your ThinkPad model. In order to take fulladvantage of Windows 2000 power management and Plug-and-Play support, you must firstupdated the system BIOS on your ThinkPad before upgrading or installing Windows 2000.Important Note:The System BIOS on your ThinkPad system must be updated before Windows 2000 is installedor upgraded on your system. This is required for ACPI to function with Windows 2000 on yourThinkPad computer.