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| Thread ID: 65567 | 2006-01-22 23:30:00 | How to set a PC to restart after power cut? | stuffed (1469) | Press F1 |
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| 423269 | 2006-01-22 23:30:00 | Is there a way to set a PC so that it will restart by itself after a power cut?! Thanks |
stuffed (1469) | ||
| 423270 | 2006-01-22 23:55:00 | On newer PCs, you want to check the BIOS options out (see your motherboard manual). There will usually be one that says "Restart PC after power loss". Of course if you experience frequent power losses (usually when you live somewhere with lots of trees next to power lines..), you might want to invest in a UPS. |
gibler (49) | ||
| 423271 | 2006-01-23 00:11:00 | Thanks – don’t think have a motherboard manual! Anywhere I can start poking round or should I leave it to a tecko? Yeah thought about a UPS but a couple of weeks ago the power was out for 2-3 hours – and yes it is trees as you probably know in this area. Many thanks |
stuffed (1469) | ||
| 423272 | 2006-01-23 01:05:00 | That function, if it's present, is in the BIOS. Browse the BIOS setup screens for it. You won't need a manual for that. ;) |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 423273 | 2006-01-23 01:32:00 | Graham - thanks but don't now even lift the car bonnet - where do I find this stuff?! | stuffed (1469) | ||
| 423274 | 2006-01-23 01:39:00 | Pressing the "DEL", or one of the "Fx" keys (depending on the make of the BIOS) during the startup will get you into the BIOS setup programme. Often there are a set of tabs at the top of the screen; if so look at Boot Options. But just browse around if its not there. The "Esc" key (Ior the power switch ;)) will get you out if you think you are lost. It won't actually change anything unless you tell it to. | Graham L (2) | ||
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