XPS 200 keeps going into power save mode

Question

I'm having problems with XPS 200 desktop computer automatically shutting down into the Power Save Mode after 5 mins.  After I completely shut the computer system down and reboot it, it works fine. This only happens when I start up my computer when the computer has been cool for a while. My warranty ended last month and on top of that, my modem stopped working and the computer doesn't recognize it. I've noticed other folks posting the same issue wiht their XPS 200 desktop. My power settings are fine and I have disabled the power save mode. Something is going on with this XPS system.

Packer-backer · Answer

if u went into the contol panel and its not set to do that maby u should tern the power save opeion completly off and see what happens. if it still does u may have a vires or a odd forn of a trojan.    if problem continues u should contact dell about this and see what the problem is whith the xps 200's I have an xps 400 that has problems but nothing like that (right now my keyboard and mause doesnt work)                                           hope this is of some use

smdovan · Answer

The power save option is complety off. This problem didn't start happening until a week ago. Fortunately my pc doesn't shut down again after I reboot it. I have upgraded to the latest bio as well. My warranty ended just a month ago and I don't feel like spending any extra money to fix it. I'm going to keep an eye on any new postings regarding the same issue.

lambchop1 · Answer

Hello.  I am having the same problem with my XPS 200.  I have already backed up my data and reinstalled windows XP and it's STILL doing it!  Ugh.  Before I go any further in loading my programs and data I want to insure it's fixed.  Did you have any luck in fixing your pc with the same 'enterring power save mode' for no reason at all?  I would appreciate the feedback!  Thank you. t

Jarron · Answer

Ive got a studio xps 8000 with windows 7. and mine keeps randomly going into powersaver mode as well. Even after its been turned off in the control panel options. I dont know what to do

jbjeans · Answer

I have the same problem with my xps 8000 win 7 unit. Did you ever find a solution?

Jarron · Answer

As a matter of fact I did. It turns out, that some small dust balls were accumulating in my cooling fans. Specifically my fan on the video card. Fan sits on the underside of the card, making it hard to see. So I took it out, cleaned it off. put it back in. Never happened since. It was a overheating issue on the card causing the video display to stop responding, giving the problem that was previously mentioned.  So basically, it turned out to be a simple solution. Maybe this will help the rest of ya.

jbjeans · Answer

Thanks.  Based on your response, I took a look at the fan on my graphics card.  Sure enough, the fan had stopped running.  I got the fan running again, and it seems to have resolved the issue.  Thanks for your help.

Jarron · Answer

Quite welcome :) Guys at dell helped me figure that one out =\ boy did i feel dumb for not checking the most simple thing first...glad they thought of it before I had to send it in for replacement

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XPS 200 keeps going into power save mode

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