On Wed, Jul 27, 2005 at 11:45:15AM -0500, Andrew Close wrote: > On 7/27/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am using an APC "Back-UPS ES 725". It talks to the Linux box via USB > > cable so that the box is always aware of the UPS battery capacity and > > will automatically perform an orderly shutdown when the batteries reach > > 5% remaining capacity or the UPS says there is only 3 minutes left. > > When line power is back, the UPS automatically turns itself back on > > when the batteries reach 15% charge, and the BIOS in my computer is set > > to turn on when power is restored. > > sweet, that sounds like what i'm looking for! is turning the computer > back on a common option in newer BIOS's? or is it something that i > have to look for specifically when buying a new MoBo? are there any > specific kernel modules you need compiled in for this to work (APC)?
I think most computers made in the last two years or so can turn themselves on automatically at a preset time or when power is applied. No special kernel modules are required other than whatever you need to get USB working as the ups is just a simple serial device. The daemon and control programs run in user-space. All you need is the apcupsd package and some patience with the config file.
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