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how to start the system automatically

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ajith_yst Original post #1
May 18, 2008 at 3:18 PM
hey guys is there a way to shut down the system automatically when the power goes off & start it when the power comes back again
bluepearl
May 18, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Check if your BIOS has options to switch ON with alarm
Also you can try modem triggered switch ON if u have always on connection !!

Could u be more specific with your question??
A
May 18, 2008 at 4:30 PM
i want the system to turn off when the power goes out and start again when the power comes back again without any ones interruption
redhat
redhat #4
May 18, 2008 at 11:34 PM
You need a UPS for that...
dheeraj_kumar
May 19, 2008 at 8:14 AM
If you have a UPS, and if it has a computer interface, you can control it from your comp. Then you could do what you asked.
shift
shift #6
May 21, 2008 at 4:16 AM
Turn on Restore On AC Power Loss in your BIOS

This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Settings are:
[Off] Always leaves the computer in the power of f state.
[On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the status before power failure
or interrupt occurred.
MetalheadGautham
May 21, 2008 at 4:37 AM
either use a UPS, or make a circut for it yourself. But remember - the max it can do is to turn off power. Logging off or in needs drivers.
bluepearl
May 27, 2008 at 10:49 AM
For shutting down on power failure u definitely need UPS.
As far as restarting when power comes back, it depends on your BIOS check if it has option to Switch on on power resume.

Do u have UPS, if positive u can configure it from Power Options in Control Panel to suite your needs !!
A
Jun 8, 2008 at 11:53 AM
i do have an ups when i try configuring it asks me to select a com port but my ups isnt connected to one must my ups be connected to a port?
dheeraj_kumar
Jun 8, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Obviously... do you expect your UPS to communicate with your computer via your power cord? :p