Automatic shutdown does not work

[jason]

I recently upgraded to windows XP SP1. Unfortunately,
when I slect power of, the computer does not
automatically shut off. I must physically turn the power
off myself. Please let me know what I need to change. I
was told my Bios, but that is all I know. ANy help in
telling me where these are and how to do tis would be
greatly appreciated
Thanks for your help
Jason

[John Chin [MSFT]]

Your bios/system is too old, upgrade your system bios.

Most ACPI system will shutdown, but if you system is Standard PC you need to
update your bios, ask the manufacture for a newer ACPI bios if they have it,
after that you will need to do a new install of XP

To check what is system you have go to Start, Run, type devmgmt.msc, click
Computer
Is it ACPI or Standard PC?

Thanks

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights

"jason" > wrote in message
...
> I recently upgraded to windows XP SP1. Unfortunately,
> when I slect power of, the computer does not
> automatically shut off. I must physically turn the power
> off myself. Please let me know what I need to change. I
> was told my Bios, but that is all I know. ANy help in
> telling me where these are and how to do tis would be
> greatly appreciated
> Thanks for your help
> Jason