XP Shut down settings?

[GLO]

on one of my new builds of XPpro sp2, when i shut down, it takes me to a screen saying "it is safe to turn off the PC now" I then have to hold the power button down for a few seconds to cut the power.

How do i set it to power down completely after shutting windows down???

Thanks

[red_house]

Control panel\power options or its a bios setting.

[GLO]

Thanks,

Had a look at Control PAnel/ power options but it wasnt an option.

Also checked out the BIOS power section and cant seem to see where to modify that setting?

Its an Aopen AX6B motherboard.

[totoymola]

on one of my new builds of XPpro sp2, when i shut down, it takes me to a screen saying "it is safe to turn off the PC now"

Wow. That is strange. I only see this on Wndows 9x.

[red_house]

You need to consult you motherboard manual to set the bios.

[red_house]

I found this at MS - it may be what you need to read. Try it anyway.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903

[GLO]

thing is i cant locate my manual.

It used the AWARD Bios though. I have registered on the Aopen support forums but havent received my confirmation email!

[red_house]

Have you tried the Ms info. - it looks promising.

[GLO]

Have you tried the Ms info. - it looks promising.

Yes! It worked, aI just had to enable APM!

I have Zonealarm, and did not touch that!!!

Thanks!

[red_house]

Excellent!