Re: acpi-20021101, Dell inspiron 8100 report.

Pavel Machek
2002-11-15T19:00:16Z

Hi!
> >>I am using acpi-20021101 on a dell inspiron 8100. When I try to go
> >>into S1 sleep computer does not sleep. Te power button blinks on and
> >>off, which is unusal, and the screen never blanks, even when I close
> >>the lid. I do have acpid setup to send echo 1 > /proc/acpi/sleep
> >>
> >>Is there anything I can send to the list to help with diagnostics?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >Screen staying on is normal. Does it wake up
> >when you press power?
> >
> >
> >
> When I press power to restore the console is always locked up tight. I
> cannot use keyboard or mouse, but if I am in X my X console usually
> works after restore, but not all the time.

Hmm, strange.

> How can I make the screen blank when I go into sleep?

No idea, there is not much about screenblanking in acpi specs.

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