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Q132649: Compaq Contura Aero APM Does Not Shut Down During Inactivity

Article: Q132649
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using your Compaq Contura Aero's Advanced Power Management (APM)
features, the computer's hard disk may stop spinning to save power during
periods of inactivity and then start spinning again two seconds later.

CAUSE
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This is a problem with the Compaq Contura Aero computer's BIOS when running with
Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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Please contact Compaq about obtaining an updated BIOS for the computer.

STATUS
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Compaq is aware of this problem.

Additional query words: arrow

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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