Re: monitor power saving mode?

[ajlewis2@intac.com]

In linux.debian.user, you wrote:
> Hi...
> 
> Is it possible to setup the display in linux to shut off
> after some time of inactivity, just like (gasp) Windows?
> I've been converting my machines to linux-only and I'd
> like to have the monitor auto-shutoff after some time.
> 
> Does such a thing exist for linux?  I've seen packages
> for managing UPS's but I'm not sure if I need any of
> that...
> 
> Thanks for any pointers!
> 
> -Chris
> 
For console, put this in .bash_profile or some such place:

setterm -blank 4
setterm -powerdown 5

For X
xset dpms 300 360 600

If you are using X4.0+, you will need to add Option "DPMS" in the Monitor
Seciton:

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier   "NEC MultiSync XV17+"
        HorizSync    31.0 - 65.0
        VertRefresh  50.0 - 100.0
        Option       "DPMS"

Anita