How Do You Modify A Computer Power Supply?
Windows XP allows you to set a number of power options including the power scheme to use, when to turn off the monitor automatically, turn off the hard disk automatically and put the system on a standby. You can also use power buttons on your keyboard to access some of these features. An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, can also be configured to sound an alarm when the battery is low and to do a defined set of tasks. Go to “Start,” and click on “Control Panel.” Double-click on the “Power Options” icon. Click and select the power scheme suitable to you from the “Power Scheme” drop-down box. Click on the drop-down box next to “Turn off monitor” and select after how many hours you want the computer monitor to be automatically turned off. Click on the drop-down box next to “Turn off hard disk” and select after how many hours you want the computer hard disk to be automatically turned off. Click on the drop-down box next to “System standby” and select after how many hours you want the c