Power off after shutdown

dukeem · 07-21-2003, 08:22 AM

I run: "shutdown -h now"; I get the message "power down" (or power off) but my computer doesn't turn off - I have to shut down it manually. Can someone tell me, how to get my slackware9-box to turn off?

dukeem

reclusivemonkey · 07-21-2003, 08:29 AM

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Originally posted by dukeem
I run: "shutdown -h now"; I get the message "power down" (or power off) but my computer doesn't turn off - I have to shut down it manually. Can someone tell me, how to get my slackware9-box to turn off?

dukeem

You need to enable the APM module. Do a 'modprobe apm' and then it should work. To enable the apm permanently, look for the line in /etc/rc.d/rc.modules which refers to apm (its something like #/sbin/modprobe apm and remove the #. 'lsmod' should show the apm module running if all is well. Good luck and happy slacking.

munkeh

mason75 · 07-21-2003, 08:56 AM

on my system i'd got the same error. it seems that apm doesn't function, so i decided to compile a new kernel using acpi which works pretty good for me.

dukeem · 07-23-2003, 06:33 AM

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Originally posted by reclusivemonkey
You need to enable the APM module. Do a 'modprobe apm' and then it should work. To enable the apm permanently, look for the line in /etc/rc.d/rc.modules which refers to apm (its something like #/sbin/modprobe apm and remove the #. 'lsmod' should show the apm module running if all is well. Good luck and happy slacking.

I tried it and it works! Thx!

snocked · 07-23-2003, 09:44 AM

Same here. APM wouldn't work, but ACPI with a new kernel works.

XPediTioN · 07-24-2003, 10:07 AM

root@linux:~# modprobe apm
/lib/modules/2.4.20/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: init_module: No such device
/lib/modules/2.4.20/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including invalid IO or IRQ parameters.
You may find more information in syslog or the output from dmesg
/lib/modules/2.4.20/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: insmod /lib/modules/2.4.20/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz failed
/lib/modules/2.4.20/kernel/arch/i386/kernel/apm.o.gz: insmod apm failed

What should I do?

labr@ · 07-25-2003, 12:53 AM

vi /etc/rc.d/rc.modules
uncomment the line for the APM (save and close rc.modules)
insmod apm
lsmod (it should be listed apm)
shutdown -h now
It will power off on its' own now.

Regards,

C++freak · 07-25-2003, 02:54 AM

I am curious, what does apmd do, and is it in the init scripts by default, and do I need it to have my machine power down?
Thanks

reclusivemonkey · 07-25-2003, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by C++freak
I am curious, what does apmd do, and is it in the init scripts by default, and do I need it to have my machine power down?
Thanks

As far as I recall, APM stands for Advanced Power Management??? apmd is the daemon, i.e. the program that monitors the apm from your computer's BIOS. All that means is that if you want your PC to power itself off when you shutdown, it needs to be running! Its more vital on laptops where it also helps with battery management.

I think I've got that right...