Excellent advice in both replies -- Thank you. I can now get my computer to
automatically go into hibernation after 15 minues as configured in the
advanced settings.
Also, Phillips is correct -- the following link is one of the best tutorials
on this subject matter to be found on the web:
Power Options and Sleep Mode Problems
"Phillips" wrote:
Quote:
> Event Viewer would tell why the computer could not enter sleep power saving
> mode. Leave BIOS settings on S3 to save more power.
> Also, check these tips:
> Power Options and Sleep Mode Problems
>
> Michael
>
>
> "MarkR" <MarkR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:BB36B860-145B-4855-87F5-24498F3649E2@xxxxxx Quote:
> > System: 3.4 GHZ Pentium Desktop
> > Motherboard: DFI Lanparty 875P-T
> > BIOS: Award v6.00PG (3/25/05)
> > Display Adapter: NVidia GeForce 7600 GS
> > Monitor: Dell 2407 WFP-HC
> > Router: Linksys BEFW11S4 v4
> > OS: Windows Vista Premium SP1
> > wireless mouse, wired usb keyboard
> >
> > I can set the Advanced Power Options so that the ON/OFF button or
> > selection
> > of "hibernate" in the start menu will put the computer into hibernation
> > and
> > it works OK. When I configure the advanced settings to make the computer
> > go
> > into either the hibernate, hybrid sleep or sleep mode automatically after
> > the
> > number of minutes designated in the "settings", the computer remains in
> > the
> > full powered up mode after the number of minutes designated.
> >
> > My BIOS allows for two ACPI global states: S1 or S3. I have tried both
> > settings and neither seems to correct the problem.
> >
> > Any suggestions on how I can get my computer to go into a reduced power
> > state automatically after a designated number of minutes?
> >
> > Thank you
>
>