Computer startup from monitor

I had a G5 with a Apple 23" Studio display. to start the computer all I had to do was press the monitor on button on the monitor and the computer would start. I know have a MacPro and 30 HD display. It has a on/off button but when I press it the computer will not start up and I have to use the on/off button on the front of the MacPro--How can I get the computer to start from the monitor button?

It won't do that with the Mac Pro.
If I remember correctly, there was a special wiring configuration through the video cable and the connector on the older machines that provided this feature.
The Mac Pro does not provide this connection to the monitor.
I usually just leave my monitors on, and only turn off the computer. After a few minutes of not receiving a signal, most monitors enter a sleep / low-power mode.
The monitors wake up immediately after receiving a signal from the computer when it is turned on or wakes up.

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