Microsoft KB Archive/325870

= HOW TO: Configure a Windows Server 2003-Based Computer to Enter Hibernation =

PSS ID Number: 325870

Article Last Modified on 3/1/2004

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition

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This article was previously published under Q325870



For a Microsoft Windows 2000 version of this article, see 308098.

IN THIS TASK

 * SUMMARY
 * ** How to Configure the Computer to Automatically Enter Hibernation
 * How to Manually Put the Computer into Hibernation
 * Troubleshooting
 * REFERENCES



SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to configure a Windows Server 2003-based computer that supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to enter hibernation.

When a computer enters hibernation, a snapshot of all computer settings and memory contents of the computer is taken, the information is saved to the local hard disk, and then the computer is turned off. When you restart the computer, all settings and memory contents, including documents and programs that were open, are restored to their original state. Unlike the standby state, the computer does not require power to maintain itself when it enters hibernation.

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How to Configure the Computer to Automatically Enter Hibernation
To configure your computer to turn itself off after a period of inactivity and enter hibernation:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click Power Options.
 * 2) Click the Hibernate tab.
 * 3) Click to select the Enable hibernation check box if it is not already selected, and then click Apply.
 * 4) Click the Power Schemes tab.
 * 5) In the System hibernates box, click the period of time that you want the computer to be inactive before it enters hibernation. For example, you might click After 1 hour.

NOTE: The System hibernates box is displayed on the Power Schemes tab only when the Enable hibernation check box is selected.
 * 1) Click Apply, and then click OK.

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How to Manually Put the Computer into Hibernation
To manually put the computer into hibernation:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click Power Options.
 * 2) Click the Hibernate tab.
 * 3) Click to select the Enable hibernation check box if it is not already selected, click Apply, and then click OK.
 * 4) Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
 * 5) In the What do you want the computer to do? box, click Hibernate, and then click OK.

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Troubleshooting

 * You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to enable hibernation. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from completing this procedure.
 * To put your computer into hibernation, the BIOS of the computer must support this option.
 * Hibernation is not practical for computers that function as servers because the server must be available and hibernation makes a server unavailable.
 * The procedures that are described in this article are for computers that support ACPI. They are not for computers that support Advanced Power Management (APM). The procedure for APM may vary because the computer BIOS is responsible for hibernation. See your computer manual for complete instructions for this procedure if your computer supports APM.

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