Power on by AC

[ARI387]

Hi! I want my laptop to turn on when the ac charger is plugged in, I see that other laptops have this feature in this bios, however I do not see it in my laptop's bios. I want to make my laptop as sort of a stationary pc and it is not convenient for me to have to open my laptop everytime I want it turned on. If it is possible I also want to learn about the turn-on after pressing a button on the keyboard, i want to be able to open my laptop with keyboard after i have shut it down completely. Please help, thank you. 

[Nal_NR]

Hi @ARI387,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be glad to help you! 

I understand how inconvenient it must be to manually open your laptop every time you want to use it, especially when you're trying to set it up as a stationary PC. Let’s explore your options to make this process more seamless.

• Have you already checked your laptop's BIOS thoroughly for any settings related to "Power On AC" or "Wake on Keyboard"?
• Is your laptop currently running the latest BIOS version available for your model?
• Are you open to using external devices (like a USB-connected power button) as a potential workaround if these features aren’t available natively?

Let's try these steps. 

Update the BIOS:

• Visit the HP Support website for the Victus by HP 15-fa1000 and download the latest BIOS update if available. This might unlock hidden or new features, including power-on settings.
• Follow the instructions to install the BIOS update and check for the desired power settings in BIOS afterward.

Check Advanced Power Settings in BIOS:

• Restart your laptop and repeatedly press Esc or F10 to enter the BIOS setup.
• Navigate to the Advanced or Power Management tab.
• Look for options like "Power On AC" or "Wake on Keyboard". If unavailable, these features might not be supported natively by your laptop's hardware.

Enable Wake-on-USB in BIOS:

• If supported, enable USB Wake Support in the BIOS. This allows USB devices, including keyboards, to wake the laptop.
• Connect an external keyboard, and after completely shutting down, test whether pressing a key powers the laptop back on.

Use External Workarounds:

• Consider purchasing a USB-connected power button or docking station that supports "power-on" features. This can act as an external power button for your laptop, keeping the lid closed.

Hibernate Instead of Shutdown:

• Configure your laptop to enter Hibernate mode instead of a full shutdown:
  • Open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do.
  • Enable Hibernate and set the power button to put the laptop into Hibernate mode.
• This allows you to resume work by simply pressing a key or the power button.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

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[ARI387]

Hello, I really appreciate that you tried to help me but unfortunately updating the BIOS did not help so I think my laptop might not have that feature so no "Power On AC" , no "Wake on Keyboard", and no "Wake-on-USB". Also after hibernating, I cant open my laptop with pressing keys or moving my mouse. My last hope is the external workarounds you mentioned but I couldn't find such a thing on the internet, i would really appreciate it if you can tell me where I can find one or the exact name so that I can easily find it on Amazon or something, it would be realllly helpful.

Thank You.

[Nal_NR · Accepted solution]

Hi @ARI387,

Thank you for performing the recommended steps, I see that it has not helped. 

To get those details, I recommend you contact phone support. 

For that to happen, we will give you additional instructions/information via Private Message.

Please check your inbox on the forums page for the private message.

Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.