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Why would a computer power down after it has been operating for a few minutes or a few hours?
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∙ 13y ago
Overheating. Is it overclocked, is there dust in the power supply, is there no air flow. Very common in laptops.
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∙ 13y ago
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Is an operating system and power point Computer hard wares?
No. Operating systems and Power Point are examples of computer software.
Where is UPS in computer?
It isn't (in the computer). UPS stands for "Uninterruptible Power Supply"; it's a battery backup for your desktop compute and usually they sit under or to the side of the desk. A UPS plugs into the wall outlet and has a built-in battery which TEMPORARILY takes over your power needs when/if the commercial power goes out. Most are capable of operating your computer for no more than 15 minutes and few can run a PC for more than just a few minutes, but if the power goes out it's enough to GRACEFULLY shut down the computer so that you don't loose data.
The power-good signal from the power supply prevents the computer from?
The power supply's power-good signal prevents a computer from operating on improper voltages and potentially getting damaged. Typically, a computer will only start up after receiving the power-good signal.
Can a computer function without an operating system?
If you apply power, yes. But it will be able to do considerably more with an OS.
What components directs and manages power on a Windows XP Professional computer in advanced configuration and power interface ACPI mode?
The operating system
What would be the cost of operating 60 1000watt Metal Halide lamps for 10 hr?
To find out the cost of operating 60 1000watt Metal Halide lamps for 10 hours, you multiply the amount of power (in kilowatts) by time and hours. That will give you kWh (kilowatt hours), then you find out how much your power costs in $/kWh, then divide the kilowatt hours you are using by the cost ($/kWh).
What is when computer is turned on and the operating system is loading?
I'm pretty sure that's the POST or the Power On Self Test.
Can computer run even Hard disk power source is unplug?
The computer will power on, but it will not load windows. You will most likely get a black screen stating that the operating system disk can not be found. I would recommend unplugging the computer, plugging the power back into the hard drive and then re-plugging in the computer to get it to work properly.
What is the distance between CPU and ups?
cpu means central processing unit.it is known as brain of the computer.it gives commands to monitor for any things. ups means unintruped power supply if there is no supply in the house then it allows the computer for operating for 10 minutes
How would you set up your workstation to conserve energy and resources?
Turn on computer power management. Allow monitor and hard drive to power off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Allow computer to go into sleep or hibernate mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.
How long is the battery life in this computer?
The battery life on this computer lasts for an average of 6.5 hours depending on your power settings.
To computer technicians UPS stands for what?
Uninterruptible Power Supply. Its not a component of your computer rather a battery backup surge protector to keep your computer (or anything else for that matter) running in the event of a power outage.
