Power Management

  • ACPI.info
    http://www.acpi.info
    ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification, FAQ.
  • Instantly Available Technology
    http://www.intel.com/technology/iapc
    the latest information on Instantly Available and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) technology.
  • Intel: Instantly Available Technology: ACPI
    http://developer.intel.com/technology/iapc/acpi
    Intel: ACPI page
  • MS KB: 274309
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q274309
    How To Enable or Disable the Standby Mode on a computer that has Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) installed on it.
  • MS KB: Q188134
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q188134
    Windows 98/x: Standby Missing From Windows Shutdown Dialog Box
  • MS KB: Q197739
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q197739
    Description of the Different Advanced Power Management States
  • MS KB: Q216573
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;216573
    How Windows Determines ACPI Compatibility: This article describes the process used by Windows to enable and install Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) functionality.
  • MS KB: Q232728
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q232728
    Computer May Be Unable to Start Standby Mode: When your computer attempts to start Standby mode, you may receive the following error message: Your computer cannot go on standby because a device driver or program won't allow it. Close all open programs, and then try again.
  • MS KB: Q242495
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q242495
    This article describes how to troubleshoot Advanced Power Management (APM) issues in Windows 2000.
  • MS KB: Q261511
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q261511
    No Hibernation Option in Windows Me Power Options Tool. The Hibernate tab may not be present in the Power Options tool in Control Panel.NOTE: If you are searching for troubleshooting information that is not referred to in this article, please try searching the Knowledge Base again using keywords listed in...
  • MS KB: Q266169
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q266169
    How to Troubleshoot Problems with Standby Mode, Hibernate Mode, and Shutting Down Your Computer in Windows 2000
  • MS KB: Q268350
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q268350
    Windows Millennium Edition Does Not Hibernate with Non-WDM Audio Drivers - If there is a driver other than a Windows Driver Model (WDM) driver installed for the audio device, Microsoft Windows Millennium does not hibernate. In addition, the Nohiber.txt report indicates the audio device as the reason for the system not...
  • MS KB: Q273746
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q273746
    How to Troubleshoot Windows Me Shutdown Problems: This article describes troubleshooting steps that may help you solve problems that occur when you shut down Windows Millennium Edition (Me). This information is also available in the Windows Me Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooting Wizard. Microsoft...
  • PassMark Sleeper
    http://www.passmark.com/products/sleeper.htm
    Sleeper is a small utility program developed by PassMark Software to help test the ability of PC systems to enter and recover from sleep and hibernation.
  • Phoenix Technologies: ACPI
    http://www.phoenix.com/en/solutions/activate/firstbios/system+firmware/technologies/acpi.htm
    FAQ
  • Power Management and ACPI
    https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn614610(v=vs.85).aspx
    A comprehensive approach to system configuration and device power control is built into Microsoft Windows operating systems, based on the ACPI system interface and other new bus and device specifications.
  • Server Hardware Power Considerations - Windows 10 hardware dev
    https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn567635.aspx
  • Smart Battery System IF Home Page
    http://www.sbs-forum.org/
  • SMart Battery System Implementers Forum: SMBus
    http://www.smbus.org/
    System Management Bus: Specification and other info