Why isn't Sleep available?You might not be able to put your mobile PC to sleep for one or more of the following reasons: | • | The video card on your mobile PC doesn't support sleep. Update the driver for your video card, or check the information that came with your mobile PC about your video card and supported drivers. For more information, see Update drivers.
| | • | Some settings are managed by your system administrator. For more information, see Why can't I change some settings? | | • | Sleep and other power-saving states are turned off in your mobile PC's basic input/output system (BIOS). To turn sleep on, restart your mobile PC, and then enter the BIOS setup. As your mobile PC starts, instructions typically appear on the screen that indicate which key or keyboard shortcut that you must press to enter the BIOS setup process. Because not all computer manufacturers use the same BIOS, different keys are assigned for this purpose. To learn more, check the information that came with your mobile PC or go to the manufacturer’s website. |
Basic input/output system (BIOS) __elbasuer__ Video card
A piece of computer hardware that converts electronic information into the text, images, movies, and animations that are displayed on a computer screen. Also called video display adapter, video adapter, or video controller.
Driver
Software that enables hardware or devices (such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard) to work with your computer. Every device needs a driver in order for it to work.
System administrator __elbasuer__ System administrator
A person responsible for planning, configuring, and managing the day-to-day operation of a computer network. Typically, a system administrator assigns user accounts and passwords, establishes security access levels, allocates storage space, and monitors systems to prevent unauthorized access and attacks by malicious software.
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