PowerScheduler: Network Monitor doesn't prevent system from hibernating (1 Viewer)

[gregpeters]

I'm using the build-in PowerScheduler Plug-In in both, MediaPortal and TV server in a single seat setting (MP and TV server are on the same machine).

I've posted my issue already here and here, but I couldn't find help.

I've activated the Network Monitor Function within the TV-server PowerScheduler plug-in in order to prevent my system to enter hibernation in the case of network traffic (e.g., I'm downloading TV recordings off my htpc to my laptop). However, this doesn't seem to work as my machine is always entering hibernation after 30 minutes even though there is network traffic way above the trigger value of 2 KB/sec.

From what I can see, all other functionality of the PowerScheduler Plug-in seem to work: I've tested the following:

• system wakes up every night for grabbing WebEPG data
• HTPC wakes up for scheduled recordings and goes to sleep afterwards
• HTPC doesn't go to sleep while watching video
• HTPC goes to sleep after the defined idle time of 30 minutes in the case of inactivity

Please find attached my debugging-logs. You can find the "normal" MP and TV-server logs as well as screenshots of my settings here.

My current MP version is 1.1.1; however, I suffered from the same problem in 1.1.0

Cheers,

Greg

MediaPortal Version: 1.1.1.0
MediaPortal Skin: Blue3wide 1.1.1.0
Windows Version: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
CPU Type: AMD 4850e
HDD: Samsung 500GB
Memory: 2 x 1 GB Corsair CM2X1024-6400C4
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H, 780G
Video Card: onboard, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Video Card Driver: ati2dvag.dll, 6.14.10.6869
Sound Card: onboard: Realtek High Definition Audio
Sound Card AC3: coaxial out
Sound Card Driver: 5.10.0.5532
1. TV Card: Technisat Cablestar HD2 HDTV DVB-C PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 1.1.0.302
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: ffdshow Video decoder (saf500svn101001 unlocked)
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow Audio Decoder (saf500svn101001 unlocked)
h.264 Video Codec: ffdshow DXVA Video Decoder (saf500svn101001 unlocked)
Satelite/CableTV Provider: KabelBW
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion Remote schwarz (0761345-08770-4)
Cooling: Scythe Ninja mini (Sockel 478/775/754/939/940/AM2) (SCMNJ-1000)
Power Supply: be quiet Straight Power 350W ATX 2.2 (E6-350W/BN082)
Remote: Fake X10 (OR22V)
TV: Philips 32PFL8404H
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

 

[arion_p]

For some inexplicable reason, the .NET Framework fails while retrieving performance data from the registry.

Can you verify that you can monitor network performance in Performance MMC?

 

[tourettes]

2010-10-11 11:17:55.718750 [Powerscheduler Timer(5)]: Exception ystem.FormatException: Die Eingabezeichenfolge hat das falsche Format.
bei System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
bei System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)

Some locale issue with the code?

 

[arion_p]

2010-10-11 11:17:55.718750 [Powerscheduler Timer(5)]: Exception ystem.FormatException: Die Eingabezeichenfolge hat das falsche Format.
bei System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
bei System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)

Some locale issue with the code?

I wouldn't be surprised, but unfortunately this is .Net Framework code, not ours

 

[tourettes]

After a bit Googling I would say it is a system corruption that causes it to happen

http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/topic/13761-activity-stopped-working/
How to manually rebuild Performance Counter Library values

 

[JBravo]

This was actually already discussed in the original thread; https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/general-development-no-feature-request-here-48/patch-power-scheduler-multiseat-addon-wol-52155/index7.html#post485086

See also; Two-Minute Drill: Disabled performance counters and Exctrlst.exe - Ask the Performance Team - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

 

[gregpeters]

AW: PowerScheduler: Network Monitor doesn't prevent system from hibernating

Sorry guys, I've been doing some business traveling and I just arrived back yesterday evening.

I'm not sure whether I follow your discussion. What shall I do/check on my htpc? For instance, arion_p, what do you mean with "Can you verify that you can monitor network performance in Performance MMC"?

Cheers,

Greg

 

[JBravo]

For some reason performance counter may be disabled in your system.

The PowerScheduler plugin uses theese performance counters to retreive current network traffic.

Check the 2nd link I posted in previous post, the article explain how to enable the performance counters.

 

[gregpeters]

AW: PowerScheduler: Network Monitor doesn't prevent system from hibernating

Thanks JBravo!

I made the changes as described in the 2nd link. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,

Greg

super!!! Great!!! I can confirm it worked!!!

Thanks guys!!!

Cheers,

Greg