The NUC should not turn on automatically when the power strip is turned on

[Armoun]

The NUC (NUC8i7INB) is plugged into a switched outlet to power strip off all devices (other PCs/monitors) when not in use.
I am trying to configure the NUC in the BIOS so that it does not automatically turn on when this outlet is turned on.
My attempts in BIOS - Secundary Power Settings - have been unsuccessful so far.
Last option that seems to make sense to me
After Power Failure -> Stay Off or alternatively -> Last State
Wake on LAN S4/S5 -> Stay Off
proved to be useless.

Now I lack further imagination where to look to reach the goal. Does anyone have a tip?

In advance my thanks

[n_scott_pearson]

I have an IN NUC and it is NOT coming on after a power failure. Make sure the setting of the After Power Failure parameter is set to Stay Off. I do not consider the Last State setting to be reliable; Stay Off is the absolute and sure setting.

What BIOS version are you running?

...S

[Armoun]

Hello n_scott,

Thanks for your answer.
But this is unfortunately not helpful because it is exat ("Stay OFF") the setting I described in the error description.
It is completely irrelevant which setting is saved in the "After Power Failure" area - it leads to a restart. I had tried all of this and was hoping that someone could tell me which hidden setting to fiden where so that an "After Power Setting" would have any effect at all.

Unfortunately, Intel did not indicate in the UEFI which BIOS description (Visual/AptioV) is the correct one and so I have to study both to possibly discover the difference.

The Intel® Driver and Support Wizard indicates BIOS version 0045. Whether this is a Visual or AptioV variant is not clear.

Also not in the UEFI there is the specification INWHL357.0045.2022.0225.1614.

Since this morning the version 0046 is available to me. I have made the update and set all three settings "Last State / Stay Off / Power On) respectively, saved and switched the socket in this respective mode. 

The NUC always boots up again when power is restored. I can't see anything in the BIOS setting that would affect the "After Power Failure" setting to remain non-functional as before.

I will contact the Intel support in parallel. This all seems like the BIOS's has an error or the logic of the others pre-settings are not yet recognizable.

But again my thanks for trying to help me, Armoun

[n_scott_pearson]

Hhmmm... The only other possibility that comes to mind - one that really shouldn't be the case this soon - is that the CMOS battery has lost its charge. You can purchase replacement batteries on Amazon (amongst other places) if you would like to try this fix.

Hope this helps,

...S

[Armoun]

Wow, this could be the solution. I had not paid attention to the fact that in the BIOS the date is 01.01.2019.
I cross my fingers and order a new one and give message.

If this works I document here - that you are the best -:)

[Armoun]

The solution was to replace the battery.

The CMOS battery was actually - completely discharged. The BIOS can now be configured permanently.

Unfortunately, there is apparently no error message for this when booting the NUC.

Thanks again for giving me the tip - YOU ARE THE BEST-:)

[Steven_Intel · Accepted solution]

Hello Armoun,

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities.

I am glad to see that the community jumped in and helped. Please let us know if by replacing the CMOS battery the issue gets solved.

Best regards,

Steven G.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Steven_Intel]

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Steven G.

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