No sleep mode in Vista?

Cyos · 03-19-2008, 12:28 AM

Hello again, everyone.

This is a problem I've been having for several months. It's never really been that bad, and I just naturally assumed that when SP1 came out, it would fix it. Well, I got SP1, and the problem remains.

The issue is this: whenever I try to enter sleep mode, either via the button on my keyboard or through the start menu, the screen goes dark for a few seconds, and then my desktop comes back up. I can shut down and restart just fine, but sleep mode seems impossible. Even during the few seconds my monitor goes dark, my fans and leds stay on - no sleep mode is occurring.

I've also done some searching, and it seems other people are having this problem. No one has ever been able to solve it though. I called Microsoft tech support, but hung up after half an hour on hold. This forum has always been the best tech support around. Thanks to all who assist!

g25racer · 03-19-2008, 12:36 AM

This happened before to me for a while but stopped once i upgraded my bios so maybe that will help.

Cyos · 03-19-2008, 01:16 AM

I can't update my BIOS because I don't have a floppy drive. Is there any other way to do it?

concorde · 03-19-2008, 08:50 PM

Yes...order a new, updated BIOS chip from your manufacturer, get a new motherboard, or, hope that your BIOS mfr. has the update on CD or DVD as well. It should be now that the floppy drive is now not available on PCs. Besides, BIOSes are getting more complex w/ more features, so a floppy disk won't cut the mustard.

I feel that I should really explain HOW IMPORTANT it is to not interrupt power during a BIOS change: one too many a PC has become useless because of this. DO NOT interrupt the power in any way or do this if your power might be interrupted (storms, hi winds...). I would just go to your friendly local hospital and ask if you can use their reliable power (hospitals have to have reliable power) for a while. They might put you in the psych ward

, but, your computer is a vital asset.

g25racer · 03-19-2008, 08:56 PM

All you have to do is download the update and install just like an app. I got mine off of hp as I am still using my stock mobo.

Cyos · 03-19-2008, 11:16 PM

Well, I really can't afford to take any risks, so no BIOS update. If the method g25racer suggested, installing it from within the OS, like an app, is safer, then I'll do that. My mobo is an Asus P5N-E SLI. Sadly, I can't find my way around the Asus site to save my life (or my PC, apparently). If someone can give me small, easy steps on how to get such an update, and confirm that it is in fact safe, I'll try it.

But I really don't see how this could be a BIOS problem. I don't want to do anything at all risky, and tinkering in the BIOS seems like a recipe for disaster according to Murphy's Law. So what other cures are there for an insomniac computer?

Cyos · 04-11-2008, 02:02 AM

Sorry to bring this back from the metaphorical dead, but could I please get some help?

I've updated my BIOS - I'm now using the latest for my board (P5N-E SLI), version 903 - but no dice! The system still refuses to sleep. My local tech support (the shop that put the system together for me) is stumped. Microsoft tech support told me it was ASUS's problem, and ASUS told me my problem was "not previously encountered" and offered me a 10% discount on a new motherboard.

So you guys are all I have. Please, help me put my PC to sleep!

Cyos · 04-24-2008, 11:55 PM

May as well give this one more try...

Please, if you have any ideas, take the time to help me out.

g25racer · 04-25-2008, 12:20 AM

It seems like some piece of hardware is waking it back up! Unplug mouse and keyboard and then try!

2048Megabytes · 04-25-2008, 03:38 AM

I can't get my 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to hibernate, but sleep mode works for me. I am using the system in my signature.

03-19-2008, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cyos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56	No sleep mode in Vista? Hello again, everyone. This is a problem I've been having for several months. It's never really been that bad, and I just naturally assumed that when SP1 came out, it would fix it. Well, I got SP1, and the problem remains. The issue is this: whenever I try to enter sleep mode, either via the button on my keyboard or through the start menu, the screen goes dark for a few seconds, and then my desktop comes back up. I can shut down and restart just fine, but sleep mode seems impossible. Even during the few seconds my monitor goes dark, my fans and leds stay on - no sleep mode is occurring. I've also done some searching, and it seems other people are having this problem. No one has ever been able to solve it though. I called Microsoft tech support, but hung up after half an hour on hold. This forum has always been the best tech support around. Thanks to all who assist! __________________ Mobo: ASUS P5N SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: 2 GB Corsair Dominator 1066 MHz HDD: Raptor 150GB + Seagate 320GB SATA GFX: EVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/ SP1

03-19-2008, 12:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	This happened before to me for a while but stopped once i upgraded my bios so maybe that will help. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

03-19-2008, 01:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cyos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56	I can't update my BIOS because I don't have a floppy drive. Is there any other way to do it? __________________ Mobo: ASUS P5N SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: 2 GB Corsair Dominator 1066 MHz HDD: Raptor 150GB + Seagate 320GB SATA GFX: EVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/ SP1

03-19-2008, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
concorde Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 150	Yes...order a new, updated BIOS chip from your manufacturer, get a new motherboard, or, hope that your BIOS mfr. has the update on CD or DVD as well. It should be now that the floppy drive is now not available on PCs. Besides, BIOSes are getting more complex w/ more features, so a floppy disk won't cut the mustard. I feel that I should really explain HOW IMPORTANT it is to not interrupt power during a BIOS change: one too many a PC has become useless because of this. DO NOT interrupt the power in any way or do this if your power might be interrupted (storms, hi winds...). I would just go to your friendly local hospital and ask if you can use their reliable power (hospitals have to have reliable power) for a while. They might put you in the psych ward, but, your computer is a vital asset.

03-19-2008, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	All you have to do is download the update and install just like an app. I got mine off of hp as I am still using my stock mobo. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

03-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cyos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56	Well, I really can't afford to take any risks, so no BIOS update. If the method g25racer suggested, installing it from within the OS, like an app, is safer, then I'll do that. My mobo is an Asus P5N-E SLI. Sadly, I can't find my way around the Asus site to save my life (or my PC, apparently). If someone can give me small, easy steps on how to get such an update, and confirm that it is in fact safe, I'll try it. But I really don't see how this could be a BIOS problem. I don't want to do anything at all risky, and tinkering in the BIOS seems like a recipe for disaster according to Murphy's Law. So what other cures are there for an insomniac computer? __________________ Mobo: ASUS P5N SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: 2 GB Corsair Dominator 1066 MHz HDD: Raptor 150GB + Seagate 320GB SATA GFX: EVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/ SP1

04-11-2008, 02:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cyos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56	Sorry to bring this back from the metaphorical dead, but could I please get some help? I've updated my BIOS - I'm now using the latest for my board (P5N-E SLI), version 903 - but no dice! The system still refuses to sleep. My local tech support (the shop that put the system together for me) is stumped. Microsoft tech support told me it was ASUS's problem, and ASUS told me my problem was "not previously encountered" and offered me a 10% discount on a new motherboard. So you guys are all I have. Please, help me put my PC to sleep! __________________ Mobo: ASUS P5N SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: 2 GB Corsair Dominator 1066 MHz HDD: Raptor 150GB + Seagate 320GB SATA GFX: EVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/ SP1 Last edited by Cyos; 04-11-2008 at 02:27 AM.

04-24-2008, 11:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cyos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56	May as well give this one more try... Please, if you have any ideas, take the time to help me out. __________________ Mobo: ASUS P5N SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 RAM: 2 GB Corsair Dominator 1066 MHz HDD: Raptor 150GB + Seagate 320GB SATA GFX: EVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/ SP1

04-25-2008, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	It seems like some piece of hardware is waking it back up! Unplug mouse and keyboard and then try! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-25-2008, 03:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 808	I can't get my 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to hibernate, but sleep mode works for me. I am using the system in my signature. __________________ "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." -- George Washington Operating Systems: 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Processor: AMD Athlon 4600+ Dual-Core (2.4 gigahertz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: 2 gigabytes of Super Talent PC2-6400 Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Power Supply: OKIA-450ATX, 450 Watt

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