Power Save Mode

Question

How can I disable power save mode on my P780? Could it be possible that my monitor is not strong enough to tolerate the graphics from my video card (RADEON X850 PRO)? I leave this open as a possibility due to the fact that I was playing Codename: Panzers and the monitor went into power save mode right in the middle of gameplay. The only other time that this has happened is when a program installation requires a restart, or when I set my computer to restart. If it isn't possible to disable power save mode, are there any other options I can try before purchasing another monitor? Any help or thoughts on this subject greatly appreciated.:smileyhappy:

Blintok · Answer

assuming you are running windows xp....

right click on desktop
click on properties
screen saver tab
power button
change all "settings for home/office ..." to Never
click on OK

power save mode is now off

WannabeGuru · Answer

I have already set my power options to never, but my monitor still enters power save mode when I restart my computer, and will not activate through my PC. I have a custom built system and a Dell monitor. Could it be possibly that my monitor is defective? Or maybe just not compatible with my machine?

jchor · Answer

Hi Wannabe,

Try this thread:

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=33721&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

or this one:

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=53961

or this one:

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=53965

Also, try not to disable power saving mode. you might get burn-in. or "image Persistance". whatever, it's the same thing.

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