Power Management and 32-Bit Disk Access with Magnavox Metalis

Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q86879
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

The Magnavox Metalis 386SX is a notebook computer that uses Power Management (PM), instead of Advanced Power Management (APM). Microsoft Windows 3.1 supports APM. The Metalis cannot be set up for APM because it only supports the PM standard.

You can use 32-bit disk access on the Magnavox notebook providing you completely disable PM in the CMOS. If you use 32-bit disk access without first disabling PM, your hard drive may shut down while you use Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

Disabling PM decreases the battery life; however, if you use an AC adapter, you don't need PM. 32-bit-disk access adds considerable speed to the SX machine.

NOTE: 32-bit disk access is only available for WD-1003 compatible hard-disk controllers. Hard-disk controllers in most portables are very similar to Western Digital controllers but have extensions for power management.

For further information on how to disable Power Management, contact Magnavox.

For further information on APM, query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   power and management and portable and windows and 3.1

REFERENCES

Page 5-4 Magnavox Notebook Computer operation manual


KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: fastdisk 3.10 hard fast disk 32-bit lap top
laptop lap-top 3rdparty


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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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