Monitor not always powering off after set time

I am using Windows XP and have my power settings on my monitor to turn off after 5 mins. Sometimes it will turn off, sometimes it does not. Can anyone help solve this mystery?

 

Check to see what the power setting(s) if any, are set to in your BIOS as this maybe over-riding the XP setting. BTW I would suggest it's better for the monitor if it doesn't switch off and on all the time. I only turn off my monitor (from the front power switch) If I know I won't be using it for at least a couple of hours or more, or I'm leaving home (fire precaution). The cathode ray tube and other components will be less stressed if you refrain from too many power ups and downs. I wouldn't be concerned about screen burn on modern monitor, as on a static display running 24/7 it will take about a year to notice the first signs of any burn. Consequently I know longer bother with screen savers either.

Paul

 

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Paul what is "BIOS" and "BTW "? I am not experienced to know how to check these. Can you help?

 

BIOS = Basic Input Output System. It's pretty much the Brain stem of a PC. It connects the Motherboard to all the other cards, Sound and Video, Hard Drives and CD units together. It's separate from the Operating system and the PC won't operate with this basic functionality.
You can see the BIOS briefly when you start the PC. It's the screen(s) before the Operating System splash screen starts. The one full of a fair bit of text, numbers and parameters. You can hit the DEL or F1 key or similar just when this screen first shows to enter a series if menus to change a myriad of basic computer settings.

BTW is short for Bye the Way.

If you've never played around in the BIOS screen before I would rather not guide you through it remotely. Find a friend who is savvy with configuring computers to give you some hands on tuition. If your not interested in this side of computers it is still a good idea to know a little of how these beasts work.

Goodluck

Paul

 

I have my new 21 inch Trinitron monitor set to power off after 30 minutes of no use. I have never used a screen saver, screen savers are only for entertainment.
The life of a monitor is usually in how many hours it is used.
I also have the hard drive set to turn off after 30 minutes and if I'm not going to be using my computer in the next couple hours I shut everything down at my desk power panel.

I have used the same procedure with a five year old IBM computer and monitor that has never had a hardware problem.

Some information on power savings.

Sorry, I have no suggestion as to why the power settings is not working. I have never had a problem with it.