Power schemes.

[Guest]

I use a Roku sound bridge with my WiFi network to send (with Windows Media
Connect) my WMAs on my notebook to play on powered speakers.

My question is: can I configure a power scheme that shuts off my hard drive
and screen almost immediately but never puts my system in stand by, or do I
need to keep the hard drive spinning in order to use Windows Media
Connect/the Roku sound bridge?

 

[Ted Zieglar]

A computer isn't in 'standby' if the hard disk is spinning. Both definitions
of standby -- S1 and S3 -- power off the hard disk. In S1 the hard disk and
some other devices are powered off, but CPU is still running and it requires
the case fan for ventilation. In S3 only RAM remains powered, therefore the
case fan is not needed. In S3 there is no noise at all coming from the
computer.

As an aside: Your setup is exactly what I'm considering for my own home.
How's it working out for you? Any 'gotchas' to be aware of?

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the response Ted! Not sure what S1 and S3 are though... And if I
were to save a new power scheme called "Music," and the notebook is connected
to AC power, how would you configure it (e.g. turn screen off after XX
minutes, turn hard drive off after XX minutes, etc.)? Or does everything
(except screen) need to stay running in order to talk to the sound bridge?

The Roku sound bridge was exactly what I was looking for and so far, so
good! I hooked it up to Klipsch powered THX speakers (got everything at Best
Buy) and it sounds great. Easy to install and operate, cool design, wireless
convenience. It's great.

 

[Ted Zieglar]

S1 and S3 were explained in my response. I've never used a sound bridge, so
I don't know how it uses the computer. You could ask the manufacturer for
advice.

 

[Guest]

Gotcha, thanks.

S1 and S3 were explained in my response. I've never used a sound bridge, so
I don't know how it uses the computer. You could ask the manufacturer for
advice.