win2k shut down problem

[ivan2]

hi, i had just fresh install win2k for the first time. and i notice that my computer will not soft off itself after i shut down the win2k. i rather have to press the start power botton for 4 sec to shut it's fans down or i have to unplug it from the jack. i am using Asus P2B with P2 450 and 256meg of memory. and the problem wasnt there when i was using window 98(first edition). please help, thank you.

 

[Marine]

You might have to go into BIOS and select User define option - or whatever choice in you BIOS give the OS control over power management.

 

[billw]

Actually, you have to go to the control panel 'power options' and click on the APM tab. Check off the box within the APM tab and you should be all set.

 

[ivan2]

i am sorry but i couldn't find the APM tab in my power option. is that in windows 2000 professional version?

 

[Doodoo]

Yes its in the pro version...should be in the other versions too.

 

[ctll]

sounds like you lost your apm. i've done that too. i'm sure there's a way to get it back without formatting, but fdisk always works for me.