Troubleshooting
Problem
How to use the System Power Control: Use the System Power Control window to instruct the system management subsystem to power off the system, restart the system, or power on the system.
Resolving The Problem
Source: Hardware Maintenance Manual
System Power Control: Use the System Power Control window to instruct the system management subsystem to power off the system, restart the system, or power on the system. To initiate any of the power control options, you must first check theEnable power control options check box. If this check box is unchecked, the Power Control Options field will not be available.
The following System Power Control functions are available at all times.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Power off with O/S shutdown | Performs an O/S shutdown before removing power from the system. |
| Power off now | Immediately removes power from the system. |
| Restart the system with O/S shutdown | Performs an O/S shutdown, removes power from the system, and then restores power to the system. |
| Restart the system now | Immediately removes and then restores power to the system. |
If you are connected to the system management subsystem through a modem, the Power on now selection will also be available. This function powers up the system and allows the microprocessor to perform POST, loading, and O/S startup procedures.
To initiate a Power Control Option:
1. Check the Enable power control options check box.
| NOTE: To initiate any of the power control options, you must first check the Enable power controloptions check box. If this check box is unchecked, the Power Control Options field will not be available. |
2. From the Power Control Options field, select the Power Control Option you want to activate.
3. Click on Apply.
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23 January 2019
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