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After Power Failure Last modified: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
In computer BIOS settings for Intel desktop boards, After Power Failure is a power management option that will set the mode of operation if a power loss occurs. Users can select the following settings: Stay Off: Keeps the power off until the power button is pressed. Last State: Restores the previous power state before power loss occurs. Power On: Restores power to the computer. See "BIOS Beep Codes" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia. Also see "The System Boot Process Explained" in Webopedia's Did You Know...? section.
Intel Desktop Boards BIOS Settings (PDF) The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. Intel Desktop Boards BIOS Settings Menus (PDF) The presence of menus and BIOS settings are dependent on your board model, hardware components installed, and the BIOS version. BIOS menu titles may differ. Webopedia Did You Know - From AT to BTX: Motherboard Form Factors You've probably heard the term motherboard a thousand times, but do you know what it really means and how it relates to the rest of your computer? What You Need to Know About Motherboards You can think of the motherboard as a communications center. The purpose of the motherboard is to provide the means for all the other components and peripherals to talk to each other.	Related Categories Motherboards Software Related Terms Access Level BIOS BIOS flash utility Intel motherboard Phoenix BIOS Shopping After Power Failure Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Flashlights 48 Store Offers Security Systems and Surveillance 84 Store Offers