3-16 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityPower SchemesUse the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for yoursystem, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parametersfor your system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries)power.Power SchemesParameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s)Power Schemes Portable/Laptop Home/Office Desk,Always OnSystem Standby(Plugged In)After 20 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,5 hours; NeverSystem Standby(Running on batteries)After 5 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,5 hours; NeverTurn off monitor(Plugged In)After 15 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,5 hours; NeverTurn off monitor(Running on batteries)After 2 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4,5 hours; NeverTurn off hard disks(Plugged In)After 30 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5hours; NeverTurn off hard disks(Running on batteries)After 3 Minutes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5hours; Never! Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer.! System standby — Selects the system standby timeout period for your system whenrunning under AC or DC power.! Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off.! Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down.
