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1.2.10 POWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI Introdution
The system BIOS is conform with ACPI1.0B specification.
Concept
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) replaces APM and PnP functionality, it’s a Operating-System
controlled Power Management and a subset of OnNow system.
The general behavior of a PC with OnNow is as follows:
 Minimized or eliminated Startup and shutdown delays.
 Both hardware and software can be made to trigger wake-up events.
 The PC is perceived to be off when not in use but still capable of responding to wake-up events.
ACPI Power States
 G0~G3 : Global power states
 S0~S5 : System power states
 B0~B3 : Bus power states
 C0~C3 : Processor power states
 D0~D3 : Device power states
Summary of Global Power States
Global System Software Latency Power Consumption OS restart Safe to disassemble Exit state
State Runs required computer electronically
G0 - Working Yes 0 Large No No Yes
G1 - Sleeping No >0 varies with Smaller No No Yes
sleep state
G2/S5-Soft off No Long Very near 0 Yes No Yes
G3-Mechanical Off No Long RTC battery Yes Yes No