hmm, I guess my earlier
response didn't get posted.
however, here is a short
version of it::
double check that the
serial cables are not
the problem.
the cable would be the
connection for windows
to determine the status
of the battery backup.
however, the cable isn't
really necessary because
even though windows does
not see a ups connected,
the ups will automatically
engage anyways and as
soon as the ac power is
interrupted
also, I have spoken to apc
in the past, and their cs
are friendly and helpful.
so you may want to look
into the two variables above,
i.e. cable problem and c.s.
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"chuck" <cciafNOSPAMfone@verizonNOSPAMk.net> wrote in message news
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> db wrote:
>> laptops have a battery
>> that serves to operate
>> the laptop and as a
>> backup power source.
>>
>> desktop also use batteries
>>
>> however, the one you are
>> discussing about is the
>> back power supply which
>> is a battery backup ijn the
>> event the electrical ac power
>> turns off.
>>
>> so if the option is set
>> to enable battery but
>> you have no battery
>> backup,
>>
>> then disable it.
>>
>> incidentally, if you can you
>> should buy a battery backup
>> for your desktop and surge
>> protector.
>>
>> just a respectful idea for
>> you to consider.
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> No No, that's so cool.
>
> I have three pc's, each with an APC battery backup.
>
> But only one shows this dual-power scheme.
>
> Hmmm.
>
> So I just "enabled" my APC UPS on another pc.
>
> Still only shows one power scheme in Power Options.
>
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