Patent ID: 6854064
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer system having an operating system which complies with an advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) specification, comprising: a temperature sensor for sensing an inner temperature of said computer system and for generating an alarm signal when the sensed inner temperature exceeds a predetermined value; a bridge controller for generating a first interrupt in response to said alarm signal from said temperature sensor; a basic input-output system (BIOS) read-only memory (ROM) for storing a power management routine of said computer system and a program for controlling inputs and outputs of said computer system, said power management routine generating a power control command signal in response to said first interrupt; and a power management processor for receiving said power control command signal generated by said power management routine, and for generating a second interrupt; wherein said operating system controls said computer system so as to cause said computer system to enter a sleep state in response to said second interrupt.