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One-button power on/off with IPAC2?

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fkane:
Well, yes, but this is a dedicated cabinet with no keyboard or easy access to the computer inside. I want one button to shut down Mala and Windows (that much I can manage,) but then that same button needs to power the system back on.

Malenko:
exit mala with P1 +p2 start, then wire an arcade button into the PC to shut it down.

fkane:
Thanks. That would work, but my concern is that it's too complicated for my kids, wife, and visitors to figure out. Anything more complicated than a single power button won't fly for anyone but me. It must be possible!

Malenko:
welp, with the way I posted you can shut down the PC when mala exits, then use the power button to turn it back on. My PC has problem killing MaLa when I hit the power button.  If you figure it out, be sure to post, Im curious!

MastarArcade:

--- Quote from: fkane on August 26, 2013, 11:19:58 am ---It works fine with a real USB keyboard, so I suspect it's not a jumper issue.

I suppose I could just cut my computer's wires to its own power button and wire them instead to my big red button. Would that work - is there anything special about a computer power button?

--- End quote ---

Ahh, sorry, I missed that in your original post.

Does your IPAC work when your in your system BIOS (e.g. if you map your joy stick to the up/down arrows, can you navigate your BIOS setup menus?). This might be an indicator that the USB IPAC isn't recognized by your BIOS (it may only be working once your booted up in to the OS). If it does work however, then I agree, one would think that the "keyboard power on" function should work, but there still might be some "under the covers" protocol issues that aren't taking place with the IPAC. Its possible that you might have more success if you try the PS2 (Legacy) connection to/from the IPAC to your PC....might be worth a try.

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