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+<h3>
+<a name="o_apm">Opções de Kernel: 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>