I have a problem getting the power options on my machine to work. I have a Dell dimension 4100. When I open "power options properties" I have a choice of 6 different power schemes. However, the only power scheme that works (?) is "minimal power management". After the 1 minute time, the monitor will go off for 5 seconds then come back on. A minute later it goes through the same cycle. If any other power scheme is used (like home/office desk) the monitor will not go off. in other word, any power scheme that requires more than 1 minute will not make the monitor turn off. I have a similar problem with the screen saver. It only come on when the 1 minute function is chosen.
I downloaded an update to my BIOS. I went to version A11. I noticed, just as with my old BIOS, that there are no options for power management.

In summary, my monitor will not turn off (it will if I hit the monitor off/on switch). Also my system will not turn off the hard disks nor will it go into standby.

Any help is appriciated.
Thanks
Mike