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diff --git a/help-boot/en/opt::o_apm.html b/help-boot/en/opt::o_apm.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6a7f1a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/help-boot/en/opt::o_apm.html @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +<h3> +<a name="o_apm">Kernel Options: apm</a> +</h3> + +<p> +APM is one of the two power management strategies used on current +computers. It is mainly used with laptops for functions like suspend +to disk, but it may also be responsible for switching off the +computer after power down. APM relies on a correct working BIOS. If +the BIOS is broken, APM may have only limited use or even prevent the +computer from working. Therefore, it may be switched off with the +parameter +<ul> + <li><em>apm=off</em> -- switch off APM completely</li> +</ul> +</p> + +<p> +Some very new computers may take more advantage from the newer +<a href="#o_acpi">ACPI</a>. +</p> |