Windows XP power managenent problem

I have a problem on win XP. When I boot power management works normaly. But after I play a game (e. g. GTA3) or use some programs the hard disks and the monitor dont turn off after 5 minutes anymore (I have set both to 5 minutes).

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[size:18]I have a problem on win XP. When I boot power management works normaly. But after I play a game (e.g. GTA3) or use some programs the hard disks and the monitor dont turn off after 5 minutes anymore (I have set both to 5 minutes). I have 12 prosesses running and no programs.
 

My sys:
Abit st6 raid
celeron 1.3Ghz
GigaByte GA-GF1280 (Geforce 2 MX) with 30.82 drivers
Creative SB 128
two maxtor 4K040H2 (40GB)
256 MB ram
Samsung SW408 (CD-RW)
2564 3dmarks (2001SE)
 
Is there a way to track what program or what else is causing this.
Haven't tried SP1 yet.
 
Any suggestions please. ;(

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This is a common issue with overclocked FSB, try using a lower FSB and see if the problem gone.

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I haven't tried to overclock the CPU or GPU. FSB is 100.
 
Any other suggestions?