Turning on the computer from the keyboard is not the most used function of the Microsoft Windows operating system, but the solution to this problem can be found in changing the BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) parameters, which can be changed by the user without involving additional software.
Instructions
Step 1
Repeatedly press the Delete function key immediately after turning on the computer to launch the BIOS setup window. Depending on the version of the installed operating system, the F1, Esc, Tab keys can also be used.
F2 is considered to be the standard key for invoking the BIOS program in laptops. In Windows Vista, it is recommended that you restart your computer from the main Start menu, or use the power on / off button to turn off your computer completely.
Step 2
Go to the APM Configuration section in the Power group to change the BIOS settings for turning on the computer from the keyboard.
Step 3
Select the Power On by PS / 2 Keyboard option and specify the desired action:
- Sparce Bar - to turn on the computer by pressing the "Space" key;
- Ctrl-Esc - to turn on the computer with the selected key combination;
- Power Key - to turn on the computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard.
Step 4
Select the Save and exit setup item to close the BIOS program while saving the changes made to the parameters and click the Yes button in the request window that opens.
Step 5
Return to the BIOS program and go to the Power section (another possible name is Power management setup) to enable the function of automatically turning on the computer according to the schedule.
Step 6
Select the Restore on AC Power loss option to enable the general functionality of the selected command and select the desired action in the Power On By RTC Alarm section:
- RTC Alarm Date - to set the date of automatic computer turning on;
- RTC Alarm Hour - to set the hour of automatic computer turning on;
- RTC Alarm Minute - to set the minutes of automatic computer start-up;
- RTC Alarm Seconds - to set the seconds to automatically turn on the computer.
Step 7
Use advanced BIOS setup options to schedule a task when you turn on your computer - launching your music player, logging on to a network, and more.
Step 8
Select the Save and exit setup item to close the BIOS program with saving the changes made to the parameters and click the Yes button in the request window that opens.
