HELLBRINGER
hey guys, i know there is some way to do this, or at least part of it. heres what I need, maybe someone knows a good way to do this.
i need a way to set a computer (likely with a program) to automatically shut down at a specific time, and then turn it self on at a specific time. a proper shut down in windows, or even better, a hibernate, if that can be done... this would help out a lot for a server of a client of mine.
thanks!
i need a way to set a computer (likely with a program) to automatically shut down at a specific time, and then turn it self on at a specific time. a proper shut down in windows, or even better, a hibernate, if that can be done... this would help out a lot for a server of a client of mine.
thanks!
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ThC 129
my BIOS on my A7n8x can do that. I dont know about windows programs though.
I know Tweak now Power Pack or one of those utils you can set an auto shut-down, or there is probably a command to do it. So use that then use the auto on that most BIOS options have and you should be good.
I know Tweak now Power Pack or one of those utils you can set an auto shut-down, or there is probably a command to do it. So use that then use the auto on that most BIOS options have and you should be good.
AndyFair
The auto shutdown is the easy part, it's the auto on that is the awkward thing.
The only way I can think of doing it would be something like the following:
1) Shut down the PC automatically from within Windows (something like a combination of the AT command and a command-line app to shutdown Windows)
2) Use a programmable timer switch to turn the power off, say 15 mins after the PC has shut itself down
3) Use the programmable timer switch to turn the power on at a specified time, set the BIOS to turn the PC on as soon as the power comes back on (the setting is something like "Boot after power failure")
That's the easiest way I can think of doing it. Not elegant, but it should work.
Hope this helps,
Rgds
AndyF
The only way I can think of doing it would be something like the following:
1) Shut down the PC automatically from within Windows (something like a combination of the AT command and a command-line app to shutdown Windows)
2) Use a programmable timer switch to turn the power off, say 15 mins after the PC has shut itself down
3) Use the programmable timer switch to turn the power on at a specified time, set the BIOS to turn the PC on as soon as the power comes back on (the setting is something like "Boot after power failure")
That's the easiest way I can think of doing it. Not elegant, but it should work.
Hope this helps,
Rgds
AndyF
