Re: Starting Computer through X10

["bruceR" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When starting your computer you can press an F key, usually F2 or F10 -
watch for it during boot up - to get into your System BIOS. In there you
will find an option to "Auto Restart on Power-Up"  or something to that
effect. By selecting that the PC will start up when power is applied at the
plug - no buttons to push or wiring needed. An X10 Appliance Module will
rarely false off but do save your work frequently. Perhaps using a housecode
that is otherwise unused will reduce erroneous shut downs.


komobu <curranpg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi;
>
> I am new to X10 and I have a related question that I was hoping you
> would help me out with. Is there an easy way I could start up my
> computer by remote? I was thinking about installing an X10 outlet and
> plugging the computer into it. But I am not sure what I would have to
> do for the computer's power button. usually if you hold the computer
> power button in, it will restart  the computer so that leaves jumping
> the switch out. Do you know of anyway I could accomplish this? It
> would be great to enter the house, have a switch on the wall, click
> it, and have my computer start up while I change clothes or whatever.
>
> Thanks for any help or ideas.
>
> Pat