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Overview of Power Management
Power management in Windows 2000 Professional encompasses a number of features that enable the operating system to control the use and conservation of power by your computer and other hardware devices. Windows 2000 Professional takes a system-wide approach to power management with the OnNow power management design initiative. OnNow provides a fully integrated power management system that defines the requirements for the various components of the computer to work together to deliver consistent, intuitive, and effective power management.
What's New
Windows 2000 Professional provides enhanced support for power management by adhering to the OnNow power management design initiative, which includes support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).Windows 2000 Professional takes a system-wide approach to configuration and power management, which is enabled by ACPI specification, a result of the OnNow design initiative. OnNow is a set of design specifications that enables a computer to deliver the same instant-on capability available in consumer devices, such as TVs and VCRs.ACPI defines a hardware level interface that enables operating systems to implement power management in a consistent, platform-independent way. In Windows 2000 Professional, ACPI allows the operating system to have direct control over how power is consumed on the computer. This means that transitioning the CPU or individual devices to low-power states is at the direction of the operating system.
