Re: Automating PC via X10

[Jeff <ukha@xxxxxxx>]

The other motherboard that I've just bought (Abit KY7A-RAID) doesn't have
it
either and it'll make it's way into that machine on my next upgrade. The
one
in the machine is an ABit BH6.

The pic stuff sounds fun though - been too long since I've messed about
with
electronics. I'm sure I'll dream up a few other things once I get started.

Jeff.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr John Tankard" <john@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:54 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Automating PC via X10


> You might be better of in terms of time and money bu getting a new
> motherboard which allows for a restart. Most current ones do
>
> John
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff [mailto:ukha@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 17 July 2001 13:40
> > To: ukha_d
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Automating PC via X10
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm very tempted to try this option using pic chips but curious
> > about where
> > the best place to buy the appropriate pic programmers / chips
(preferably
> > online). I know about M****** and Quaser Electronics - any other
> > recommendations.
> >
> > Jeff.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Keith Doxey" <ukha@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 6:14 PM
> > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Automating PC via X10
> >
> >
> > > Assuming is has a +5vSBY line (5 volts standby used to power
> > the keyboard
> > > and LAN card for WOL) you could build a small timer circuit
that would
> > fire
> > > once when power was first applied to that after 5 seconds or
so it
would
> > > operate a relay for 1 second thereby simulating the pressing
of the on
> > > button.
> > >
> > > Keith
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jeff [mailto:ukha@xxxxxxx]
> > > Sent: 09 July 2001 09:04
> > > To: ukha_d
> > > Subject: [ukha_d] Automating PC via X10
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've a PC i'd like to automate with X10 but the catch is it
has an ATX
> > > motherboard and a bios that won't override the powerswitch.
> > >
> > > I had though of locking the powerswitch on but that just
powers the
> > machine
> > > on and 5 seconds later off again.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions ?
> > >
> > > Jeff
> > >
> > >
> > >
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