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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   ACPI Last modified: Tuesday, March 11, 2003  Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, a power management specification developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba. ACPI, which will be part of the next version of Windows, enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, the operating system can turn off peripheral devices, such as a CD-ROM players, when they're not in use. As another example, ACPI will enable manufacturers to produce computers that automatically power up as soon as you touch the keyboard.   ACPI FAQ Maintained by Intel, this FAQ covers ACPI, ACPI-CA and LINUX ACPI-CA. Related Categories Mobile Computing Windows Related Terms integrated peripheral peripheral device power management Shopping ACPI Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Motherboards 605 Model Matches Servers 710 Model Matches PC Desktops 186 Model Matches Network Adapters 134 Model Matches

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