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Features of some {Intel} processors, including the

{Pentium}, for reducing power consumption. These features

operate at two levels: the {microprocessor} and the system.

The processor can enter a low power state during

non-{processor intensive} tasks (such as {word processing}),

or a very low-power state when the computer is not in use

("sleep" mode). At the system level, {system management mode}

can slow down, suspend, or completely shut down various system

components to save energy.

(1995-05-06)