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An [Acronym] for __D__isplay __P__ower __M__anagement __S__ystem. |
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Allows a monitor to change its power usage state to Standby, Suspend, and Off. |
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If you have a new enough monitor, you can use the xset(1) command to change the default timeouts. |
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Option "DPMS" "1" |
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in your /etc/X11/XF86Config file, in the Monitor section'' |
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$ xset q |
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Bug Mode: compatibility mode is disabled |
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DPMS (Energy Star): |
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Standby: 7200 Suspend: 7200 Off: 14400 |
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DPMS is Disabled |
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Font cache: |
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hi-mark (KB): 1024 low-mark (KB): 768 balance (%): 70 |
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$ xset +dpms |
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$ xset dpms 300 600 900 |
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"xset q" shows the current status. (It says disabled). "xset +dpms" enables dpms. The last command says "go into Standby mode after 300 seconds without user input, Suspend mode after 600 seconds, and Off after 900 seconds". |
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If you want your moniter to turn off right now (eg: You don't want it glowing at you while you're trying to sleep) try |
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xset dpms force off |
