Standard PC

[mighty mouse]

I have a question regarding Windows XP. If I have my computer set up as Standard PC, and want to switch back to ACPI, how do I do that? I went to update driver for Standard, told it I would choose a driver, and ask it to let me choose from a list, but ACPI wasn't there, only Standard PC? I have repaired the install from the XP CD, but it puts it back at Standard, coz that's where it was when I repaired it, I guess.

[mahniex]

This is a quote from XP help which may help you:

"To change power settings that take advantage of ACPI, use Power Options in Control Panel.

During Windows Setup, ACPI is installed only if all components present during Setup support power management. Some components, especially legacy components, do not support power management and can cause erratic behavior with Advanced Power Management (APM), or may prevent ACPI from being installed. Examples of such components are Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) components and an out-of-date BIOS."

Make sure APM is enabled in the APM tab of power settings (under control panel)