[mythtv-users] OT: UPS

Mark Lord mythtv at rtr.ca
Fri Feb 24 03:50:37 UTC 2012


On 12-02-23 10:22 AM, Michael Watson wrote:
..
> Yes, they are a very basic UPS (Cheap), and rely on BIOS Auto power on 
> feature to start system after shutdown.

That's how it's normally done even with good UPSs.

> I was thinking you could use ACPI Alarm to power up the system, by 
> setting a time Alarm +5min of shutdown, should solve your issue if power 
> comes back on whilst system is shutting down.

Mmm.. clever workaround, Good Idea!


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