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White Paper On Acpi

ACPI is a specification that defines a standardized interface for configuring and power managing computer hardware. It requires support from the BIOS, CPU, chipset, devices, device drivers, and operating system. The operating system plays a key role in directing power management through ACPI.

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White Paper On Acpi

ACPI is a specification that defines a standardized interface for configuring and power managing computer hardware. It requires support from the BIOS, CPU, chipset, devices, device drivers, and operating system. The operating system plays a key role in directing power management through ACPI.

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WHITE PAPER ON ACPI

1. What is ACPI?

a. The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification is


the key element in Operating System Directed Power Management
(OSPM) developed by Intel, Microsoft & Toshiba.

b. Following components should support ACPI for a system to become ACPI


compliant
• BIOS
• CPU & Chipset
• Devices
• Device drivers
• Operating system

2. What is the Operating system role?

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