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 Post subject: Timer to start up device while it's off
PostPosted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:14 am 
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Hey. There's a timer in some computers that starts computer while it's off.
for example if I set a timer in my phone, I see it gets on and rings even if it's off (not locked), or there's an option in BIOS Setup to turn on PC with a timer. How does it works? is it PIT or ACPI or another chip that keeps track of time while computer is off?


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 Post subject: Re: Timer to start up device while it's off
PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:34 pm 
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Madmanda wrote:
How does it works? is it PIT or ACPI or another chip that keeps track of time while computer is off?

The chipset includes a clock that runs even while the computer is turned off. It uses standby power or the battery to keep time.


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