In article <e7mdndRWSsMQn_7VnZ2dnUVZ_h7inZ2d@comcast.com>, Kadin2048 <Kadin@address.invalid> wrote:
> On 2008-06-24, magdalena <magdalenabung@comcast.net> wrote: > > > *I had EnergySaver set to sleep the computer after 20 minutes of > > inactivity. I did several tests of 5, 20, and 60 minutes, and it > > shutdown (instead of sleeping) like clockwork at those points. I did a > > temporary fix by setting it to sleep *never*. But I would prefer to set > > it back to 20 minutes so the hard disk is not spinning unnecessarily. > > Does anyone have any clues for a real fix? Thank you. > > Not sure if this is so obvious you've already tried it, but have you > considered only letting the hard disk sleep, while keeping the system > running continuously? This is what I do on several Macs that either > don't go to sleep, or don't wake up when they do go to sleep; I just > let the disks and monitor go down but keep the CPU/mobo power up. > > It's not as efficient, but it works. (I assuage my guilt by running > Boinc in the background; YMMV.) > > [Followups set to csmh.] > > -Kadin.
Set your eMac to sleep, say in 5 minutes, then unplug ALL devices, including keyboard and mouse and any network connection. I have a USB printer interface that when plugged in prevents the computer from going to sleep. I know, that is not the problem you have, but hey, it is easy to give this a try.
-- I do the best I can, but I could be wrong. please post reply to newsgroup. David, Williamsport, PA. USA. http://mysite.verizon.net/vzev1hs3/
