Win2000 Shutdown

This could lead to a number of problems,that relate to overheating,check the power supply to make sure it is operating correctly and memory could be a problem.Make sure that all connections are set properly.

It sounds like the motherboard BIOS is not fully compliant with the way W2K implements power management. Generally, the long term answer is a motherboard BIOS upgrade.

Check with the board mfg for a W2K compliance statement.

paul

Some motherboards support it, some dont. I know for sure that Tyan and some ASUS pieces dont shut down. A solution is to try update your BIOS to the latest version. As for pressing the button for 5 seconds go to your BIOS and change the option for the button from 4 second delay to instant off.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

Nicholas

Turn on power managment in the BIOS and change settings to "user defined" , or APM. After re-booting check the power settings in windows. I use the "never" setting for hard drive, monitor and system. If power managment is disabled in the BIOS thesystem can't execute the "shot off the power supply" command.

For what it's worth
Neal

Forgot to mention that the 4+ second delay for the power supply to shut off when you press the ppower button was developed so that computers wouldn't slam-dunk eveytime a 2 year-old got nosey. That can also be set in the power settings in the BIOS (I think "soft-off" is the one you want.

Hi The problem of Window 2000 fail to shutdown is due the BIOS is not updated to ACPI 1.0B (support W2K shutdown). Wait and frquently updated your motherboard BIOS. You will get the BIOS supported if your motherboard is not too old