Re: Starting Computer through X10

["bruceR" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

komobu <curranpg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Feb 7, 12:16 pm, "bruceR" <nos...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 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  By selecting that the PC will start up when power
>> is applied at the plug - no buttons to push or wiring needed.
>>
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> Thanks for the idea. I tried going into my bios and found what you
> were referring to. I set it to "Start Up after Power Restored". I then
> shut the computer down and unplugged it. When I re-plugged it in to
> power, nothing happened. I am not sure if there is a mother board
> jumper that I might have to check. Perhaps I will have to do something
> like Frank suggested. I will check out some of the computer newsgroup
> forums as well. I hope I can get it to work. I am not interested in
> shutting it off, only turning it on. I can shut it off easily enough
> from the mouse.
>
> Pat

Some BIOS have both what you saw AND an Auto Power ON.  With the latter, the
power comes on as soon as you plug it in.
What BIOS version do have?