On Monday 26 November 2001 7:41 am, Bill Hartwell wrote: > On Sunday 25 November 2001 11:56 pm, Ian Truelsen wrote: > > Bill Hartwell writes: > > > That's one interesting machine you have. I know about binding > > > ctrl-alt-del to the shutdown command, but normally a power switch is > > > directly linked to the power supply, and therefore hitting that switch > > > simply kills your power. A machine that can be set up to do a normal > > > shutdown by hitting the power switch would make a LOT of people very > > > happy. > > > > It is a pretty standard feature of the newer ATX style machines and > > motherboards. With the introduction of the ATX form and associated power > > supplies, the power switch has not been directly connected to the power > > supply. > > > > Ian. > > Looks like I'm going to have to see about upgrading my system, then. Mine > still uses an AT motherboard. I suppose that'll mean a new case, too, to > accomodate the new-style power supply....
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAD THING! BAD THING In my opinion, and that of may people I know, ATX is the son of the devil - often requiring satanic rituals to get it to work right. Oh, and when it's off - it isn't. You board's still powered up and using electricity (okay, only a bit but it's there). Also, the power outlet is not switched, which means that if you have your monitor, printer, scanner, speakers........ hanging off the back of your box, they won't turn off automatically. Unless you have a newer AT motherboard, you will need to replace that too as ATX uses different connectors. If you don't have a newer case, you'll probably have to replace that too as the edge connectors are in different places, and (possibly) also the screws. Save yourself your sanity and a lot of trouble and stay where you are. -- Gary Stainburn This email does not contain private or confidential material as it may be snooped on by interested government parties for unknown and undisclosed purposes - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, 2000 _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
