I just built a new computer (478 pin board/ pentium processor configuration) and everything works fine. However, when I click "turn off" from the shutdown menu in XP, I get a message saying "it is now safe to turn off your computer." I have to manually hit the power button on the tower to turn it off. I went into the BIOS under Power Management to see if I could change anything there, but it didn't work. Is there anythign else I can do?
2007-04-04 12:28:37 · 5 answers · asked by foxresume 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Hi. I'll check but in the meantime just press the power button. Here is a possible solution. http://www.smartcomputing.com/techsupport/detail.aspx?guid=&ErrorID=21798
2007-04-04 12:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure "power management" in your BIOS is set to S1 or some other power state. If you disable it, then it could have that effect you described in Windows.
1) Right-click on your Windows desktop as well and go to Properties.
2) On the Screensaver tab, click the Power button.
3) Go to the Advanced tab and make sure the settings look good here.
Also, be sure to install all the latest updates from Microsoft.
2007-04-04 12:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the on/off button is not connected properly to your motherboard. Double check that it is connected to the proper pin header. You may have it connected to the reset one.
2007-04-04 16:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tom D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uninstall and reinstall the XP.
It's easier than trying to troubleshoot it.
Please check to see if the configuration was ACPI compliant.
Cheers!
Simon Templar
2007-04-04 12:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
buy one instead of building one?
2007-04-04 12:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋