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If my computer stays off for more than 15 min,I will have to use the reswet button everytime I turn it on in order to get any screen on my monitor.It stays idle,then I push the reset button and I get the usual beep,and the monitor screen appears.Custom built computer,1200MHZ CPU,256 RAM,20Gb HD.
Jerry Gilles
by m.a. durkee
Jerry,
You may want to check your BIOS settings. It sounds to be like your power management settings are set to suspend(to save power) after 15mins. To trouble shoot it, access your BIOS and just change any power management settings to completely off(don't use power management) or look around for anything that says "suspend or save power after XX mins".
I'm of course relaying more general concepts to consider vs. the exact phrase you may see in the settings.
Of course the other thing to consider is your OS power management settings - you didn't mention the OS you're running so I'll assume Win 2000 or XP based on the hardware specs. Anyway, root around in the control panel and check those power management settings as well. I would start with the BIOS settings - if that works, great, if not...hit the control panel - evaluate if anything has improved or gotten worse...
If it's the later, at least we know it's not a power thing :) Then I would say you should be familiar enough with your configured settings, after examining the BIOS and Control Panel, you should be able to post a slightly more informed list of settings and possible causes. I'm not trying to oversimplify the process or make this more frustrating than it already is...I just know that's how I would approach the mystery at hand.
Give me a shout if it worked, even if it didn't I'd be interested to see whatelse might possibly be involved.
Mahalo,
by ggillcom
Durkee,
Thanks.It worked.I went to CONTROL PANEL.The HD was set to turn off after l5 min.I cancelled everything.Thank you.
Jerry
by ggillcom
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