The same problem here with Ubuntu 11.10 beta 2 64 bit on a desktop PC without any battery. The "Dim option" is no longer available in System Settings -> Screen. A monitor is dimmed immediately when the PC becomes inactive. Setting turn off after 1 hour helps a bit.
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