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Desktop Management 3.4.5 Dual-State Power Button With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled, the power button can function either as an on/off switch or as a standby button. The stand-by feature does not completely turn off power, but instead causes the computer to enter a low-power standby state. This allows you to power down quickly without closing applications and to return quickly to the same operational state without any data loss. To change the power button's configuration, complete the following steps: 1. Left click on the Start Button, then select Control Panel > Power Options. 2. In the Power Options Properties, select the Advanced tab. 3. In the Power Button section, select Stand by. After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to put the system in a very low power state (standby). Press the button again to quickly bring the system out of standby to full power status. To completely turn off all power to the system, press and hold the power button for four seconds. Ä CAUTION: Do not use the power button to turn off the computer unless the system is not responding; turning off the power without operating system interaction could cause damage to or loss of data on the hard drive. 3.4.6 World Wide Web Site When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from the version included with the computer, you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and functioning properly. HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. You can download the software from http://www.hp.com/support. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run the latest Microsoft Windows operating system on the HP computer. 3.4.7 Building Blocks and Partners HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications, and are based on industry standards, such as: ■ Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) ■ Windows Management Interface (WMI) ■ Wake on LAN Technology ■ ACPI ■ SMBIOS ■ Pre-boot Execution (PXE) support Service Reference Guide, dx7200 390812-001 3-13

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Service Reference Guide, dx7200
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Desktop Management
3.4.5 Dual-State Power Button
With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled, the power button can
function either as an on/off switch or as a standby button. The stand-by feature does not
completely turn off power, but instead causes the computer to enter a low-power standby state.
This allows you to power down quickly without closing applications and to return quickly to the
same operational state without any data loss.
To change the power button’s configuration, complete the following steps:
1. Left click on the
Start Button,
then select
Control Panel > Power Options.
2. In the
Power Options Properties,
select the
Advanced
tab.
3. In the
Power Button
section, select
Stand by
.
After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to put
the system in a very low power state (standby). Press the button again to quickly bring the system
out of standby to full power status. To completely turn off all power to the system, press and hold
the power button for four seconds.
Ä
CAUTION:
Do not use the power button to turn off the computer unless the system is not responding;
turning off the power without operating system interaction could cause damage to or loss of data on the
hard drive.
3.4.6 World Wide Web Site
When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the
support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft
Windows that is different from the version included with the computer, you must install
corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and
functioning properly.
HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software
easier. You can download the software from
. The Web site contains
the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run the latest Microsoft
Windows operating system on the HP computer.
3.4.7 Building Blocks and Partners
HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications, and are based
on industry standards, such as:
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)
Windows Management Interface (WMI)
Wake on LAN Technology
ACPI
SMBIOS
Pre-boot Execution (PXE) support