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Start a PC without the Power button and from the BIOS

Simplyx -  
Foot2fred Posted messages 1 Status Member -
Hello,

I am looking to start my PC with a power strip, but I cannot find the option in my BIOS that allows for an Auto power-on.

So, the idea is as follows: when I turn on my power strip, I want my PC to turn on without having to press the "Power" button on the PC. I have managed to do this with other PCs and different BIOS, but here I find nothing at all in the BIOS, in the boot options of the BIOS.

My BIOS is:
American Megatrends Inc. Version: 5.12

I don't know if it is possible to flash the BIOS to obtain this option or not.

I also leave you the report from the CPU-Z software, perhaps this can help some more knowledgeable forum members than I in this area.

Anyway, a big thank you in advance to everyone who can shed some light on this subject.

CPU-Z Report
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Binaries
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CPU-Z version 1.89.1.x64

Processors
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Number of sockets 1
Number of threads 8

APICs
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Socket 0
-- Core 0 (ID 0)
-- Thread 0 0
-- Thread 1 1
-- Core 1 (ID 1)
-- Thread 2 2
-- Thread 3 3
-- Core 2 (ID 2)
-- Thread 4 4
-- Thread 5 5
-- Core 3 (ID 3)
-- Thread 6 6
-- Thread 7 7

Timers
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ACPI timer 3.580 MHz
Perf timer 2.742 MHz
Sys timer 1.000 KHz

Processors Information
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Socket 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 4 (max 4)
Number of threads 8 (max 8)
Name Intel Core i7 7700HQ
Codename Kaby Lake
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz (Engineering Sample)
Package (platform ID) Socket 1440 FCBGA (0x5)
CPUID 6.E.9
Extended CPUID 6.9E
Core Stepping B0
Technology 14 nm
TDP Limit 45.0 Watts
Tjmax 100.0 °C
Core Speed 897.6 MHz
Multiplier x Bus Speed 9.0 x 99.7 MHz
Base frequency (cores) 99.7 MHz
Base frequency (ext.) 99.7 MHz
Stock frequency 2800 MHz
Max frequency 3800 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3
Microcode Revision 0x8E
L1 Data cache 4 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 4 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 4 x 256 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L3 cache 6 MBytes, 12-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Max CPUID level 00000016h
Max CPUID ext. level 80000008h
Cache descriptor Level 1, D, 32 KB, 2 thread(s)
Cache descriptor Level 1, I, 32 KB, 2 thread(s)
Cache descriptor Level 2, U, 256 KB, 2 thread(s)
Cache descriptor Level 3, U, 6 MB, 16 thread(s)
FID/VID Control yes

Turbo Mode supported, enabled
Max non-turbo ratio 28x
Max turbo ratio 38x
Max efficiency ratio 8x
O/C bins none
Ratio 1 core 38x
Ratio 2 cores 36x
Ratio 3 cores 35x
Ratio 4 cores 34x
IA Voltage Mode PCU adaptive
IA Voltage Offset 0 mV
GT Voltage Mode PCU adaptive
GT Voltage Offset 0 mV
LLC/Ring Voltage Mode PCU adaptive
LLC/Ring Voltage Offset 0 mV
Agent Voltage Mode PCU adaptive
Agent Voltage Offset 0 mV
TDP Level 45.0 W @ 28x
TDP Level 35.0 W @ 17x

Temperature 0 51 degC (123 degF) (Package)
Temperature 1 51 degC (123 degF) (Core #0)
Temperature 2 50 degC (122 degF) (Core #1)
Temperature 3 49 degC (120 degF) (Core #2)
Temperature 4 49 degC (120 degF) (Core #3)
Voltage 0 0.67 Volts (VID)
Voltage 1 +0.00 Volts (IA Offset)
Voltage 2 +0.00 Volts (GT Offset)
Voltage 3 +0.00 Volts (LLC/Ring Offset)
Voltage 4 +0.00 Volts (System Agent Offset)
Power 00 2.63 W (Package)
Power 01 1.72 W (IA Cores)
Power 02 0.05 W (GT)
Power 03 0.87 W (Uncore)
Power 04 0.61 W (DRAM)
Clock Speed 0 897.58 MHz (Core #0)
Clock Speed 1 897.58 MHz (Core #1)
Clock Speed 2 897.58 MHz (Core #2)
Clock Speed 3 897.58 MHz (Core #3)
Core 0 max ratio 38.0 (effective 34.0)
Core 1 max ratio 38.0 (effective 34.0)
Core 2 max ratio 38.0 (effective 34.0)
Core 3 max ratio 38.0 (effective 34.0)

Thread dumps
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CPU Thread 0
APIC ID 0
Topology Processor ID 0, Core ID 0, Thread ID 0

CPUID
0x00000000 0x00000016 0x756E6547 0x6C65746E 0x49656E69
0x00000001 0x000906E9 0x00100800 0x7FFAFBBF 0xBFEBFBFF
0x00000002 0x76036301 0x00F0B5FF 0x00000000 0x00C30000
0x00000003 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004121 0x01C0003F 0x0000003F 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004122 0x01C0003F 0x0000003F 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004143 0x00C0003F 0x000003FF 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C03C163 0x02C0003F 0x00001FFF 0x00000006
0x00000005 0x00000040 0x00000040 0x00000003 0x11142120
0x00000006 0x000027F7 0x00000002 0x00000009 0x00000000
0x00000007 0x00000000 0x029C67AF 0x00000000 0x9C000000
0x00000008 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000009 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000A 0x07300404 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000603
0x0000000B 0x00000001 0x00000002 0x00000100 0x00000000
0x0000000B 0x00000004 0x00000008 0x00000201 0x00000000
0x0000000C 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x0000001F 0x00000440 0x00000440 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x0000000F 0x00000440 0x00000100 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000100 0x00000240 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000040 0x000003C0 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000040 0x00000400 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000E 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000F 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000010 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000011 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000012 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000013 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000014 0x00000001 0x0000000F 0x00000007 0x00000000
0x00000015 0x00000002 0x000000EA 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000016 0x00000AF0 0x00000ED8 0x00000064 0x00000000
0x80000000 0x80000008 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x80000001 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000121 0x2C100800
0x80000002 0x65746E49 0x2952286C 0x726F4320 0x4D542865
0x80000003 0x37692029 0x3037372D 0x20514830 0x20555043
0x80000004 0x2E322040 0x48473038 0x0000007A 0x00000000
0x80000005 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x80000006 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x01006040 0x00000000
0x80000007 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000100
0x80000008 0x00003027 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000

MSR 0x0000001B 0x00000000 0xFEE00D00
MSR 0x0000003A 0x00000000 0x00000005
MSR 0x00000048 0x00000000 0x00000002
MSR 0x000001A0 0x00000000 0x00850089
MSR 0x00000770 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000000CE 0x0008083B 0xF9011C00
MSR 0x00000017 0x00140000 0x00000000
MSR 0x00000035 0x00000000 0x00040008
MSR 0x000000C1 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000000C2 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000000C3 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000000C4 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x00000186 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x00000187 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000001AD 0x00000000 0x22232426
MSR 0x00000194 0x00000000 0x00010000
MSR 0x0000019A 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000001A4 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x000001B1 0x00000000 0x88260800
MSR 0x000001FC 0x00000000 0x0024005D
MSR 0x00000606 0x00000000 0x000A0E03
MSR 0x00000601 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x00000610 0x004281E0 0x00DD8168
MSR 0x00000611 0x00000000 0xAC251773
MSR 0x00000639 0x00000000 0xA361FBAC
MSR 0x00000641 0x00000000 0x0035C7B0
MSR 0x00000619 0x00000000 0x065F3DAD
MSR 0x00000614 0x00000000 0x00000168
MSR 0x00000648 0x00000000 0x0000001C
MSR 0x00000649 0x00000000 0x00110118
MSR 0x0000064A 0x00000000 0x00000000
MSR 0x00000198 0x000021B2 0x00002200
MSR 0x00000199 0x00000000 0x00002600

CPU Thread 1
APIC ID 1
Topology Processor ID 0, Core ID 0, Thread ID 1

CPUID
0x00000000 0x00000016 0x756E6547 0x6C65746E 0x49656E69
0x00000001 0x000906E9 0x01100800 0x7FFAFBBF 0xBFEBFBFF
0x00000002 0x76036301 0x00F0B5FF 0x00000000 0x00C30000
0x00000003 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004121 0x01C0003F 0x0000003F 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004122 0x01C0003F 0x0000003F 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C004143 0x00C0003F 0x000003FF 0x00000000
0x00000004 0x1C03C163 0x02C0003F 0x00001FFF 0x00000006
0x00000005 0x00000040 0x00000040 0x00000003 0x11142120
0x00000006 0x000027F7 0x00000002 0x00000009 0x00000000
0x00000007 0x00000000 0x029C67AF 0x00000000 0x9C000000
0x00000008 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000009 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000A 0x07300404 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000603
0x0000000B 0x00000001 0x00000002 0x00000100 0x00000001
0x0000000B 0x00000004 0x00000008 0x00000201 0x00000001
0x0000000C 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x0000001F 0x00000440 0x00000440 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x0000000F 0x00000440 0x00000100 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000100 0x00000240 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000040 0x000003C0 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000D 0x00000040 0x00000400 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000E 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x0000000F 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000010 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000011 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000012 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000013 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000014 0x00000001 0x0000000F 0x00000007 0x00000000
0x00000015 0x00000002 0x000000EA 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x00000016 0x00000AF0 0x00000ED8 0x00000064 0x00000000
0x80000000 0x80000008 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x80000001 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000121 0x2C100800
0x80000002 0x65746E49 0x2952286C 0x726F4320 0x4D542865
0x80000003 0x37692029 0x3037372D 0x20514830 0x20555043
0x80000004 0x2E322040 0x48473038 0x0000007A 0x00000000
0x80000005 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000
0x80000006 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x01006040 0x00000000
0x80000007 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000100
0x80000008 0x00003027 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000

3 answers

  1.
    lolomusic667 Posted messages 2527 Status Member 11
     
    Hello,

    Maybe like this (it will be in English though my instructions, sorry): 1. Power on your computer and press "DEL" or "F1" or "F2" or "F10" to enter BIOS (CMOS) setup utility.
    (The way to enter into BIOS Settings depends on the computer manufacturer).

    2. Inside BIOS menu, look under the following menus to find a setting named "Restore on AC/Power Loss" or "AC Power Recovery" or "After Power Loss".

    "Advanced" or "ACPI" or "Power Management Setup". *
    • Note: The "Restore on AC/Power Loss" setting can be found under different places inside BIOS setup according to computer manufacturer.


    3. Set the "Restore on AC/Power Loss" setting to "Power On".

    4. Save and exit from BIOS settings.

    Is it resolved?
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    1. Simplyx
       
      Hello lolomusic667,

      thank you for your help, but unfortunately I don't have access to those options in the BIOS. I have already gone through the entire BIOS and I can't find the Restore on AC/Power Loss section like I do in other BIOS versions.

      I feel like my BIOS is basic as can be, and that's why I'm wondering if I should flash my BIOS to get more options.

      Just to remind you, this is an American Megatrends BIOS 5.12 and I've used the Restore on AC/Power Loss options on other PCs, but I can't find this option in this BIOS.

      But thanks anyway lolomusic667,
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      1. lolomusic667 Posted messages 2527 Status Member 11 > Simplyx
         
        You need to power on the computer (power button), then press and hold the DEL key (or the corresponding key) until the BIOS page appears. I emphasize that you need to press the key repeatedly right at startup, don’t wait for the Windows loading screen, it will be too late!
        You will eventually find the exact timing, which will allow you to press the key at the necessary moment.
        Now that you are on the BIOS setup page, you will need to proceed with the settings. I agree it’s not very welcoming, but honestly, it’s not meant to be! The graphical layout and the organization of categories differ for each BIOS, but the options generally have similar names.


        Before continuing: You need to navigate in the BIOS using the arrow keys (the mouse is not usable). To validate or expand an option, highlight it and press ENTER. To cancel, or go back to the previous page, use ESC.


        Look for “Boot” in the tabs at the top, or “Démarrage”. In some BIOS, you need to look for “Advanced BIOS Features” on the main page.
        Move using the keyboard arrows.
        In the new menu, look for “Boot Device Priority” or “Périphérique de démarrage”. Press ENTER to enter the menu.

        You should find a list like the following, which corresponds to the boot order assignment for the devices:

        1st Boot Device ---> [XXXXXXX] / 1er Périphérique de Démarrage
        2nd Boot Device
        3rd Boot Device

        Highlight the 1st Boot Device line and press ENTER. A small options window should appear in the foreground.

        Navigate in this window and choose CDROM: brand-burner+reference / or CD-ROM Group by pressing ENTER.
        When you confirm the desired device (thus the DVD drive), the options window will close and your choice will be applied, but as previously explained, provided you save the settings before exiting.

        To save the settings: Press F10 (check the information banners at the bottom or side, where you should find F10: Save and Exit or something similar).
        If a confirmation is requested, validate. Your setting will take effect every time the computer starts.
        If necessary, you can then swap the choice of the 1st Boot Device (and others too) to choose the floppy drive or the hard disk as the primary boot media.


        If you made a mistake or want to exit the setup without saving, press ESC until you get a “Quit Without Saving (Y/N)” window. Choose Yes. The message may also be: “Discard configuration changes and exit now.” In this case, choose “OK.”
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