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System, method and computer program product for selecting a power management mode in an information handling system

US6918045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2002
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3203
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power management mode selection system includes a video controller and a switching circuit. The switching circuit is configured to receive an input signal associated with an operating system processable by the system and provide a first power signal or a second power signal to the video controller in response to the input signal.

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