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Hi,
> $$ Where do we get the information on what and how to change "something"
> in
> the BIOS (if we can locate the BIOS) to make "Standby" work? Is it safe
> to
> start making changes there if you know nothing about the BIOS?
Information on accessing the BIOS in most systems:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
It is safe if you use common sense and don't change that which you are
unsure of. Also, when in the system BIOS, you will notice F key instructions
at the bottom of the screen. One of these is to "exit without saving
changes". If you screw up, use this option to reboot and try again.
What you are looking for is Power Management - it should be disabled, and
"Wake on..." features like "Wake on LAN" or "Wake on Ring". If these latter
are enabled, it may be causing your system to come out of standby when
activity is detected.
You may be more comfortable with this if you invite a pc-knowledgeable
friend over to assist you. I know I do a lot of work for a beer and a slice
of pizza.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"~ FreeSpirit ~" <spammenot@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>>
>> The suggestions about the BIOS may be correct, as there may be a setting
>> there preventing standby from working. If Power Management is running in
> the
>> BIOS, it will often interfere with Windows-based Power Management. You
>> should use one or the other, but not both.
>
> $$ But I know nothing about the BIOS and what is and isn't running in it.
> :-( I have no idea how to access it, where to look for a problem or how
> to
> safely change anything there.
>
> Some of the "wake on" features
>> can also cause these problems as well, as activity on the lan or phone
> line
>> will take the system out of standby.
>
> $$ What can be done about such things? Aren't all PCs subject to these
> things?
>
>> Accessing the BIOS is done at boot. To enter the system BIOS, click
>> start/shutdown/restart windows if you are currently running, or simply
> start
>> the system.
>>
>> After windows shuts down, the machine begins to reloa
>> d.Atthispointyou
>> should either have a manufacturer logo screen or a POST screen that shows
>> the hard drives and other devices being detected. You need to enter BIOS
> at
>> this point before windows begins to load.
>
> $$ I don't SEE any of that on this computer (A HP). It's probably behind
> a
> screen.
>
>> If it is the latter, there should be a line that says "Press <some key>
>> to
>> enter setup", you will need to depress the indicated key.
>
>> If you get a manufacturer logo, you can try referring to the manual you
>> recieved with the pc to discover which key you need to depress while the
>> logo is being displayed or you can try hitting the escape key.
>
> $$ HP gives you no manual - nothing useful at all.
>
> Generally,
>> the keys used to enter the BIOS are F1, F2, F10, <delete>, <escape>, and
> the
>> space bar, though there are some others.
>> Once you have made your changes, you want to "exit saving changes",
> usually
>> F10, to restart the system.
>
>> Best of Luck,
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>
> $$ Where do we get the information on what and how to change "something"
> in
> the BIOS (if we can locate the BIOS) to make "Standby" work? Is it safe
> to
> start making changes there if you know nothing about the BIOS?
>
> FS............
>
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