Is an immediate automatic shut down possible?

Hi -
Is there a way to override the Energy Saver automatic shut down timer so that the computer shuts down immediately? I'm referring to the dialog that appears with a count-down timer saying this computer will automatically shut down in 10 minutes.
I'm having a bit of a problem staying up way too late on the computer and I'd like the machine to shut down immediately at a preset time, no matter what I'm doing -- kick me off, so to speak. I'm afraid I tend to just cancel the automatic shut down timer dialog.
I realize I could risk losing some data doing this, but I need some sleep!
Thanks experts, S.

I don't think there is a way to immeidately shut down your machine other than the 10 minute countdown from the Schedule in the Energy Saver.
Forum, correct me if I'm wrong.
Sorry.
Good luck.

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