Why My PC can shutdown properly if using the WinXP

[ek]

My PC specification is Intel celeron 667. Hardisk 40GB,
RAM 256MB.
I try to install WInXP Professional. It can be completed
installed. But it cant be fully shutdown. The light for my
PC is still 'ON'. I need to switch 'OFF' the power, then
can said fully shutdown my PC.

hear from you soon.


Regards
ek

 

[Daniel]

I had this same problem on my old computer. for sme
reason XP would not just send the shut off command to the
Mobo. It works on this older dell though.. I dunno. Can
anyone answer why XP is so selective?

 

[Alex Nichol]

My PC specification is Intel celeron 667. Hardisk 40GB,
RAM 256MB.
I try to install WInXP Professional. It can be completed
installed. But it cant be fully shutdown. The light for my
PC is still 'ON'. I need to switch 'OFF' the power, then
can said fully shutdown my PC.

A probable cause is that your installation found the BIOS does not
adequately support the `Advanced Configuration & Power Interface`
(ACPI). It then installs the older APM, but leaves it disabled. Go to
Control Panel - Power Options, and if there is an APM page, check
`Enable APM` on it.

 

[Li'l Roberto]

My PC specification is Intel celeron 667. Hardisk 40GB,
RAM 256MB.
I try to install WInXP Professional. It can be completed
installed. But it cant be fully shutdown. The light for my
PC is still 'ON'. I need to switch 'OFF' the power, then
can said fully shutdown my PC.

hear from you soon.
Regards
ek

ek
Your problem is more than likely due to ACPI, try flashing your BIOS

rgds
Li'l Roberto