Hi Bruce,
Go to the Control Panel and select "Power options" "Advanced TAB".
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See also the hibernate TAB in "Power options".
Search in the Windows XP help file "hibernate".
Understanding Differences Between Hibernate and Stand By:
http://www.timeatlas.com/mos/Term_to..._and_Stand_By/
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Note that in the BIOS there is also an option to change the function
of the power button. (On/Off or Suspend).
Regardless of the selected function of the power button, if the power
switch (button) is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is
powered off. (Same as when you unplug the AC power cable).
Best regards,
Luciano
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EDIT
The idea is to control the PC only with the power switch.
The PC will be powered on or waked up with the same power switch.
Your IR badge relay will be connected in parallel to power switch.
(The power switch is the push button on the front of the PC).
Before you can do that you will have to unselect the check boxes
that let you wake up the PC with the keyboard and the mouse.
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