Power management for Awesome

I have recently been giving Awesome a try, and even though it was tough at first, I think I'm starting to fall in love with it.
The only problem is, I'm really used to having power management taken care of for me (I've come from gnome and xfce), and now I don't really know what the best option is for a power-management scheme for my laptop. I think this is pretty much my only real barrier at the moment to making the complete switch over. Anyone have any suggestions as to how I should set it up?

pm-utils...then bind a key to call 'pm-suspend'. Checkout the pm-utils wiki article for howto's.

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Power Manager for Windows 8.1

Where is Power Manager for Windows 8.1? (For ThinkPad Edge series laptops)
There is a "Lenovo Power Management Driver", but no application/software to go along with it.
Does anyone know?

Good day and welcome to the community.
Please see: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-and-8-1/ThinkPad-software-for-Windows-8/td-p/899865
There is no official support for ThinkVantage Power Manager beyond Windows 7.
There are reports that some have installed it, but there are warnings that it may(?) clash with Windows 8/8.1 native power management functions and potentially cause system instability.
Regards.
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W530 Power Manager for Win 7 x64

I just installed Power Manager for Win 7 x64 Version 6.64.4 on my new W530 and tried to set Battery Maintenance and there is no button to do so on the battery page. Why isn't it there and what can I do to get it back? I mostly use AC and want to maximize battery life.
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I think you might have to click "Advanced" on the main screen to get the battery maintenence option to appear.
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Battery gauge error running Power Manager for Windows XP version 5.20

Last week on my R61 (8932-CTO), Update Retriever and System Update requested that I download and install ThinkPad Power Manager for Windows XP version 5.20. After rebooting, I immediately received an error box with the following message:
An exception occurred while trying to run"C:\Progra~1\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\PWRMGRTR.DLL,PwrMgrBkGndMonitor"
As a result of this error, the battery gauge no longer displays correctly. The space where it used to be is blank, but clicking the empty space still gives you the option of starting Power Manager.
What is puzzling about this is that version 5.20 is not available in either in the Driver Matrix, nor on the Downloads and Drivers web page. The version of the software that is presented there is version 5.13.
The driver for ThinkPad Power Manager for Windows XP - version 5.20 can be downloaded from:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/ghu704ww.exe
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/ghu704ww.txt
Another interesting point, is that this version of the driver has, as yet, not been presented to me on my R500 (2714CTO), although both machine types are listed as supported models.
Why are Update Retriever and System Update downloading software that apparently has not been officially released yet? Why is this only happening on my R61 and not on my R500?
And last of all, why has his software been released when it seems to have an obvious problem?
Any explanations would be appreciated.
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I just wanted to confirm that the last working version for Windows XP is version 5.05 revision 04.
It can be downloaded from Lenovo:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/g6u702ww.exe
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/g6u702ww.txt
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Power Manager for Windows Vista - ThinkPad

The link show the update is for a T61p, running Vist,
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-70601
But once the download is done, the system refuses to install the v2.50 - why is that ?
The pc is aT61p, vista Ult., with PMgt 2.3.

Hi Ran,
Thanks!
I haven't tried it yet.
In the meantime i did more testing and found out that even with only Power Manager version 2.41a installed the latest Intel Pro wireless driver also supported by lenovo is not stabel and FN-F5 or windows network connection also fails to switch the radio back on after a reboot when the radio has been turned off first ;-(
Reading http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67283
over and over I decide to revert back to the old Intel wireless driver listed on this page.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67256
Reinstalled ThinkVantage Access Connections for Window Vista version 5.12
I tested it again........ IT WORKS!!!
Please try this combination:
BIOS Version: 1.15
Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software II for Windows Vista Version: 6.2.0.5000
ThinkVantage Active Protection System for Windows Vista 32-bit, XP, 2000 Version: 1.62
ThinkPad Power Management driver for Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98 SE Version: 1.52
ThinkVantage Productivity Center Pack Version: 3.02
Power Manager for Windows Vista Version: 2.41a
ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista Version 5.12 !!
Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista 11.05.0 API
Regards,
Ritchy
Message Edited by Ritchy on 01-14-2009 11:56 PM

Where is power manager for FW 800 G4?

I can't seem to find the location of teh power management unit for the G4 FW 800 dual 1.42. Any reference material would be greatly appreciated.

The PMU moves around on various motherboards and within one class (there are at least 3 each variants of the 133 and 167 motherboards for Mirror Door Computers!)
The button is usually located in the center of a silvery box about 3/8" square and has a red button. They are usually close to the battery and usually say in microscopic print "pmu".
For the exact location go here
http://www.whoopis.com/computer_repair/#new
Download the manual for your mac, go to Views and the picture of your motherboard with the pmu location diagrammed.

Power manager for Thinkpad t440 with windows 8.1 pro

hello,
I has just upgraded my Thinkpad t440 from windows 7 to Windows 8.1 pro. But i could not find Power Manager software to install in my laptop. I want this software to manage my battery to ensure that it stop charging when 80% capacity. I think that it is useful for my battery.
Someone could help me where i can get this software. I could not find in lenovo website.
Regards,
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Starting with Windows 8, the conventional Power Manager with charging thresholds is no longer officially offered.
Here's a third party tool to set what you need:
http://thinkutils.wordpress.com/download/
You still need to have the requisite power management drivers installed for it to function properly.
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Power Manager for Windows Vista - MIGR 67216 - Power Manager Utility for Vista

I have been trying to install the Power Manager Utility for Windows Vista (MIGR 67216) hoping that this will solve my Power Manager error. The Power Manager shuts down automatically whenever I start the computer or try to access the Power Manager. Dow anyone have a solution?

I have had the same issue, this is the work around that cleared it on the t61p
a) downloaded TVT SU 3.14 exe package from Lenovo web site
- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-66956&selectarea=SUPPORT&tempsel...
- the vista sp2 patch http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-72758
b) un installed power management
c) un installed TVT SU and cleared directory under http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?message.uid=135306
d) installed the TVT SU package
e) launched the TVT SU and it downloaded TVT PM and other stuff

Power Manager for Windows 8

Hey,
Any news on release date for the power mangager for windows 8? I hate charghing my battery to 100% i'm trying to extend my battery life but it's impossible without the power manager !
W520 427637u
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Good day...
You may wish to read thru the fairly lengthy thread here:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8/ThinkPad-software-for-Windows-8/td-p/899865
For information on Power Manager and other ThankVantage tools under Windows 8.
Hope this helps to clarify.
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Thinkpad x240 Power manager for Windows 8 and 8.1

Why is there a power manager program for Thinkpad x240 for Windows 8?

rephase .. missing KEY word .. Why is there NO power manager program for the Thinkpad x240 on Windows 8? There is one for Win 7.
Great program, when I was on win 7 I used it all the time.

Edge E540: Power Manager for Windows 8.1?

The Thinkpad Edge E540 currently comes with Windows 7 preinstalled, Windows 8 added as recovery disk. It is also suffering from an issue, where the fan will spin unnecessarily fast until going to standby and waking up again.
As a solution it was suggested to use the Power Manager utility [1]. However, the download page [2] lists the Power Manager only for Windows 7 (and indeed it won't install on Windows 8.1).
Does this mean that the Power Manager is not available for Windows 8? If it isn't, will it be?
[1] http://support.lenovo.com/gb/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-edge-laptops/thinkpad-edge-e5...
[2] http://support.lenovo.com/de/de/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-edge-laptops/thinkpad-edge-e5...

Hello Klaus1,
please take a look at this thread, where I postet alsmost the same question yesterday (Message 31) and my conclusion just minutes ago (Message 34).
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/E540-Fan-does-not-stop/m-p/1840680/highlight/fals...
Greetings,
LenU

Lenovo power manager for windows 8 - installation freezes

I installed Lenovo Power Management Driver (file: 7xua14ww.exe) and I would like to install also Power Manager utility (file: 7xua14ww.exe) but I always get this message:
"A more recent version of the program has been detected in the destination you have selected. If you continue, your previous installation will be overwritten. Do you want to continue?"
When I press yes installation bar opens but does not move and installation freezes.
Can somebody help me? Thanks a lot.
P.S.. I´m using Thinkpad E530 with Windows 8 Home (64)
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Why do you want to install that on your ThinkPad? It's for ThinkCentre desktop computers, not ThinkPad laptops.
I have Power Manager running fine on my X220, as I mentioned above.
jason404 - X220 (my sixth ThinkPad)

Power manager for T430 does not save "events" for closing laptop

i have tried multiple times to set the "event" for the power manager to sleep when laptop screen is closed.
It defaults back to no action every time! Very frustrating to close laptop and come back hours later with dead battery because it failed to sleep. This is a T430 with windows 7.

Hi, rischarjm
Have you tried using the setting in Windows under Control Panel ► Power Options? You can also set events here for the behavior of the computer when the lid is shut.
Hope it helps,
Adam
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Windows 2000 version of Power Manager for A75

Hello all
I have installed Windows 2000 in an A75-S226 but I can't find a Power Manager utility for that OS. I have already tried the Windows XP version but, as expected, it did not work.
Is there anybody else using Windows 2000 with this model ?
Thanks,
Rubens

Hi
This unit was designed and delivered in the US market
It was able for me to find a power utility driver for W2k on the Toshiba US website.
Please check this link:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_dtlViewDL.jsp?soid=729833&moid=713725&BV_Ses sionID=@@@@0394886756.1138114313@@@@&BV_EngineID=c ccfaddgkkelmigcgfkceghdgngdgmn.0&ct=DL
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Power Management for HDD's and screensaver

Hi all
Here some specs of my 'old' trusty sys:
Intel 2.26GHz
1GB DDR
Gfx nVidia V6200
1xATA(Seagate) + 4xSATA(Maxtor's) HDD's in the range of 200-300GB each
Samsung SyncMaster 930BF
LiteOn and NEC DVD/CD reader/writers
The HDD's brings me to a little question, in the past (before ArchLinux) i've used to have power managment to put the 4 SATA HDD's (S.M.A.R.T supported) to sleep after 10 or 15 minutes inactivity or so. Is there something similar for ArchLinux? A GUI for Xfce4 for that kind of power management would be cool but is not nescessary.
And I was thinking of a cool screensaver, any sugestions?
I thank you'll in advance for any suggestions and advices.
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As for the screensaver, the GLMatrix screensaver is pretty nice if you have direct rendering working.
I think you can use hdparm to enable hard disk power management. It is a CLI-only tool, but why not use CLI? Tbh, it is much easier for me to do configuration stuff in CLI rather than use a GUI for it.

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