FIC a440 Servicehandbuch
Software Functional Overview
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FIC A440 Series Service Manual
− The battery voltage is too high
• Battery Life average 2.5 Hours.
• Battery reading methodology is through M38867 SMBus.
Note that the battery life is dependent on different configuration running. E.g.
with CD-ROM battery life is shorter, document keyin only battery life is longer,
PMU disable battery life is short, PMU enable battery life is longer.
with CD-ROM battery life is shorter, document keyin only battery life is longer,
PMU disable battery life is short, PMU enable battery life is longer.
3.6.4 Battery
Low
When the battery voltage is approaching to the Low level (8%), the M38867 will generate a
battery low SMI. The system will do the following action.
battery low SMI. The system will do the following action.
− The Power Indicator will become amber.
− The system will issue Warning beep.
Under Windows 98, the battery low level is set at 10%.
3.6.5 Battery
Low-Low
When the battery voltage is approaching to the Low-Low level (3%), the M38867 will
generate a battery low-low SMI. The system will do the following action.
generate a battery low-low SMI. The system will do the following action.
− The Power Indicator will keep amber.
− The system will enter Suspend To Disk mode even the power management is
disabled. The function of power-on or Resume will be inhibited until the Battery
Low-Low condition is removed.
Low-Low condition is removed.
Under Windows 98, the battery critical level is set at 3%.
3.6.6 AC
Adapter
When plug in the AC adapter, the system will do the following action:
− The charger will charge the Main Battery, if remaining capacity is not full.
− The Battery Charging Indicator will turn on if the battery is in changing mode.
− The power management function will be disabled, if the Setup item of “Power
Management” is set to “Battery Only”.
− The “Battery Warning” and “Battery Low” condition will be removed.