| Publisher | MGE UPS Systems | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 | Date added | 30 Sep 2003 |
| Topics | Line Protection Devices, Interfaces / Buses / I/Os, UPS, Windows 3.1 - 95 - 98 - Me | ||
| Downloads | 221 | ||
Microsoft has an important new power management capability built into Win98. It is implemented by Microsoft drivers under the new WDM32 (Windows Driver Model 32) layered driver architecture for Win98. Using the new PnP (Plug & Play) specification ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) the new power management function provides for electrical power consumption control of external devices via Win98 O/S power policies. These policies are set to achieve the goals of Microsoft's announced SIPC (Simply Interactive PC), OnNow and PC98 initiatives. Microsoft and Intel are seeking to have new PCs running Windows to be instantly available (no need to start or re-boot the O/S and wait while the system & applications load), while at the same time lowering the noise (fans & drive motors) by reducing the power consumed (heat generation) to a minimum without actually shutting the PC off. Receiving the "Designed for Win98" logo requires that devices conform to the power management specifications.
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