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Old 02-02-2004, 08:07 PM   #1
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how do I get my pc turn off after I selected shut down without pressing the power?

I am running win xp. do I have to change anything in the registry?
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Old 02-02-2004, 10:32 PM   #2
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Re: how do I get my pc turn off after I selected shut down without pressing the power?

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I am running win xp. do I have to change anything in the registry?
No, you have to go into BIOS and see if your power settings are correct. See if APM is enabled.

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Old 02-02-2004, 11:12 PM   #3
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I enabled APM, but I still have to press the power switch to turn off.
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Old 02-02-2004, 11:33 PM   #4
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Try visiting the MSI web site and see if you need a BIOS update to address this issue.

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