That's the way it's supposed to work. You power the PC down by using the Start button and Shutdown command. You power it up by using the button on the front of the tower. Any other way would probably not do the PC any good. You should probably be using the power button on the monitor to turn it off and on as well. The switch on the surge protector is to stop current to the attached appliances, not to act as a power switch for everything.
Goonboy is correct that shutting down the computer using Start|Shutdown is recommended, if only to ensure that all running programs are properly closed so that you don't lose any data.
Should you choose to power the system up from the surge protector you can do so by going into the BIOS (which you can open when your bootup screen tells you to "Press to enter Setup") and going to the Boot area. There will be a listing there entitled "Restore on AC Power Loss." BIOSs may be different, but mine offers three options: (1) Stay Off, (2) Last State, and (3) Power On. If you set it to Power On, the computer will allow you to turn it on from the surge protector. A more conservative setting (if your BIOS is not already set to it) is Stay Off. This will protect you in the event of a power outage which may be followed by surges and sags as power is restored. Those may be intercepted by the surge protector but if the system remains off until power is retored and stable you have an additional level of protection.
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Goonboy is correct that shutting down the computer using Start|Shutdown is recommended, if only to ensure that all running programs are properly closed so that you don't lose any data.
Should you choose to power the system up from the surge protector you can do so by going into the BIOS (which you can open when your bootup screen tells you to "Press to enter Setup") and going to the Boot area. There will be a listing there entitled "Restore on AC Power Loss." BIOSs may be different, but mine offers three options: (1) Stay Off, (2) Last State, and (3) Power On. If you set it to Power On, the computer will allow you to turn it on from the surge protector. A more conservative setting (if your BIOS is not already set to it) is Stay Off. This will protect you in the event of a power outage which may be followed by surges and sags as power is restored. Those may be intercepted by the surge protector but if the system remains off until power is retored and stable you have an additional level of protection.
Want to make a hyperlink in your post, want to add a graphic or sound file, need to troubleshoot a non-working Java applet, want to build an attractive signature? These capabilities can be yours if you visit Denny's DellT@lk Tutorials.
For help in deciding what can be eliminated from your Startup list, take a look here.
Want to get rid of Network Neighborhood, change your Registered Owner name? Check out the little utilities at Delltalk Tweekz.
Ready to sign up for Web server space? Want to learn FTP? Visit Web Presence for Beginners.
Note: I do not answer Instant Messages but I do answer email.
Message Edited on 07/04/01 05:10PM by Denny Denham