In the BIOS of my HTPC, I have it set to automatically restart the computer after a power loss. However I also have the HTPC on a UPS, which will execute a controlled shutdown of the PC when there is 5 minutes of battery power remaining.
Problem: I was recently traveling on an extended overseas business trip. There was a lengthy power outage at my home, so the UPS ran down and shut off the PC in an orderly manner. When the power came back on, the PC did not restart.
Ideas or suggestions on why not? I missed several TV show recordings in Media Center, and my home automation system also stopped working. The loss of home automation was a problem for my wife, who had to go around and put all the lamps on standard outlets because she didn't know why the automation system wasn't working. When I go home, all that needed to be done was to turn the HTPC back on, but she didn't know that and didn't want to bother me with troubleshooting while I was traveling.
Problem: I was recently traveling on an extended overseas business trip. There was a lengthy power outage at my home, so the UPS ran down and shut off the PC in an orderly manner. When the power came back on, the PC did not restart.
Ideas or suggestions on why not? I missed several TV show recordings in Media Center, and my home automation system also stopped working. The loss of home automation was a problem for my wife, who had to go around and put all the lamps on standard outlets because she didn't know why the automation system wasn't working. When I go home, all that needed to be done was to turn the HTPC back on, but she didn't know that and didn't want to bother me with troubleshooting while I was traveling.