i can't

[merv62]

hello all i can't seem to keep my second computer from shuting down my monitor &hard drive i'm running xp pro on both no matter what i'v tried it keeps going down after about 15 min. any idea's !!! merv ps i'm running a linksys router if that makes a diff.my old comp. works just the way it should

[tmx468]

There may be settings within the BIOS for this as well....

..but if you are unsure, check the motherboard manual before you go rootin around, just in case!

[PresterJohn]

what power settings to you currently have it on?

two places to check...in control panel----power options look at the Power Schemes and Hibernate tabs.

[merv62]

tried those nothing works settings are -home office -monitor 20 min. hard disk never

[Jeordiewhite]

How exactly does it shut down? Does it reboot, power off, or safely shut down?
Also please post your system specs as well and any other relavant information.

[merv62]

power off p-4 2.6 ghz
intel 865 perlk
corsair value p-3200x2
radion9600
lite on dvd rw

[Jeordiewhite]

Does anything show up in the event viewer, also how is it shutting off in specific details? Does it go through the shut down sequence or does it do a cold off or what?

[merv62]

it just stays on the background screen for a bout 15 min then the screen goes dark and the h drive goes down.i'm thinking it might be in the bios i think i read somewhere that i should update the bios but i really don't know how??what is an event veiwer

[mike_sanfil]

an event viewer is something that shows what processes and programs are running on your computer