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Doug Simmons <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:46:56 -0400
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At 4/24/01 11:50 PM, Demetri Kolokotronis wrote:

>When a computer will not shut down after depressing Off button is that a
>hardware or software problem? What is the cure?

Assuming that this is an ATX case, will it shutdown if you hold the button
in for more than 5 seconds?  A quick push is the "software" shutdown and
greater than 5 seconds should be a power down.

Doug

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