Posted July 14, 2017 Hey, this might be a completely stupid question, but I'd like to know if waking my computer from sleep via the on/off button on the case will have any long term problems? I went into the device manager and made sure that my keyboard or mouse can wake the computer, even checked if the 'allow computer to turn off device' boxes were unchecked. I went into the BIOS and tried to add a combination of two keys on my keyboard in order to awake my pc, but...nothing worked. Thank you to anyone who helps me out!! This community is amazing and I'm at a loss for words at how helpful you all are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Nope, it shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 It doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Pressing a button wears it out in time.. But is should hold for YEARS anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Author Thanks!! Does anyone have any tips on how to specifically make my bios let my mouse awake with the keyboard? Maybe I entered the wrong area in the BIOS, but it let me add a combination of keys that I wanted for waking up my computer. Anyone knowledgeable in this field? Edited July 14, 2017 by kittensnouterspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, MVPernula said: Pressing a button wears it out in time.. But is should hold for YEARS anyways Yeah most are rated for somewhere of around 1million clicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Author Hm, I'll see if I can activate the mouse in BIOS. I'll be back. Thanks everyone for your help Hope I don't mess up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, kittensnouterspace said: Hm, I'll see if I can activate the mouse in BIOS. I'll be back. Thanks everyone for your help Hope I don't mess up. https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-to-turn-on-computer-using-keyboard-mouse-178238/. This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 go to device manager select human interface devices double click first device go to power management tab, then if the option is available tic 'allow this device to wake computer'. now do the same to all devices in this category. then go to keyboard and do the same to all devices in this category. then again in the mouse category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Whatever works for you. To wake mine, I blindly touch a random key or push my mouse lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Remember to QUOTE! If you just simply post an answer without quoting we wont get a notification, so quote us via the small arrow undet the comment. You got notifications becuase it's your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Author 10 minutes ago, SuperCloneRanger said: go to device manager select human interface devices double click first device go to power management tab, then if the option is available tic 'allow this device to wake computer'. now do the same to all devices in this category. then go to keyboard and do the same to all devices in this category. then again in the mouse category. I did everything you said plus enabled mouse to wake up pc in bios...Guess I'm doomed to forever wake my computer from the on and off button. It's not a big deal, I just don't want to damage anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Author 13 minutes ago, SuperCloneRanger said: go to device manager select human interface devices double click first device go to power management tab, then if the option is available tic 'allow this device to wake computer'. now do the same to all devices in this category. then go to keyboard and do the same to all devices in this category. then again in the mouse category. PS: When the computer is asleep, the mouse continues to have power, just doesn't wake up my pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 Author 24 minutes ago, SuperCloneRanger said: go to device manager select human interface devices double click first device go to power management tab, then if the option is available tic 'allow this device to wake computer'. now do the same to all devices in this category. then go to keyboard and do the same to all devices in this category. then again in the mouse category. OMG!! I'm so dull!!! My biggest mistake was not enabling USB to turn on PC. *facepalm* I'm sorry for wasting everyone's time, but you all pushed me to double check my bios settings. Thanks! It works now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 14, 2017 57 minutes ago, Mooshi said: Whatever works for you. To wake mine, I blindly touch a random key or push my mouse lol It pain the the ass when you shut it off and you accidentally knock the mouse. Magical Pineapples
