Upgrade to the Latest
BIOS Version
Check to see if there is a more current system BIOS by entering the BIOS setup [F2] during start-up. The BIOS is identified as MV85010A.86A.xxxx.xxx where an "x" indicates digits that will change between different BIOS versions. Compare the currently installed BIOS string to the latest BIOS Update available from Intel. If a newer BIOS exists, download and install it to ensure maximum functionality and compatibility.
Run the Processor Update Utility
Run the processor update utility before loading the operating system. Refer to processor updates for PCs based on Intel® NetBurst" micro-architecture for the latest version of the utility and usage instructions.
Select ACPI Standby State
The boards support two ACPI standby states - S1 and S3. The S3 state, also known as Suspend to RAM (STR), is an ACPI state that makes PCs "Instantly Available". The S3 state provides the greatest amount of power savings and the PC is silent when in this state. In the S1 state, a bit more power is consumed and the fans remain on. In general , the S1 state is more stable than the S3 state because some USB devices are not ACPI compliant and therefore do not work well with STR. The PC will resume operation from either state in a few seconds.
Check to see if there is a more current system BIOS by entering the BIOS setup [F2] during start-up. The BIOS is identified as MV85010A.86A.xxxx.xxx where an "x" indicates digits that will change between different BIOS versions. Compare the currently installed BIOS string to the latest BIOS Update available from Intel. If a newer BIOS exists, download and install it to ensure maximum functionality and compatibility.
Run the Processor Update Utility
Run the processor update utility before loading the operating system. Refer to processor updates for PCs based on Intel® NetBurst" micro-architecture for the latest version of the utility and usage instructions.
Select ACPI Standby State
The boards support two ACPI standby states - S1 and S3. The S3 state, also known as Suspend to RAM (STR), is an ACPI state that makes PCs "Instantly Available". The S3 state provides the greatest amount of power savings and the PC is silent when in this state. In the S1 state, a bit more power is consumed and the fans remain on. In general , the S1 state is more stable than the S3 state because some USB devices are not ACPI compliant and therefore do not work well with STR. The PC will resume operation from either state in a few seconds.
Most of the ACPI settings are in the operating
system and are covered in the "
Windows 98 SE Setup ", "
Windows ME Setup", "
Windows 2000 Setup" and "
Windows XP Setup" sections of this integration
guide. To select your ACPI standby state in the
BIOS:
- Enter BIOS Setup [F2] during boot.
- Go to the "Power" screen.
- Next to ACPI Suspend State choose either "S1 State" (default) or "S3 State".
- Exit and save changes [F10].