Table 12. System setup options—Performance menu (continued)
Performance
Intel SpeedStep Enables or disables the Intel SpeedStep Technology to dynamically adjust
processor voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power consumption
and heat production.
Default: ON.
Intel TurboBoost Technology Enabled or disabled the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. If enabled,
the Intel TurboBoost driver increases the performance of the CPU or graphics
processor.
Default: ON.
Multi-Core Support Changes the number of CPU cores available to the operating system. The
default value is set to the maximum number of cores.
Default: All Cores.
Enable C-State Control Enables or disables the CPU's ability to enter and exit low-power states.
Default: ON.
Table 13. System setup options—Power Management menu
Power Management
Wake on AC Enables the computer to turn on and go to boot when AC power is supplied to
the computer.
Default: OFF.
Enable USB Wake Support Enables the USB devices to wake the computer from Standby.
Default: OFF.
Auto on Time Enables the computer to automatically power on for defined days and times.
Default: Disabled. The system will not automatically power up.
Battery Charge Configuration Enables the computer to run on battery during power usage hours. Use the
below options to prevent AC power usage between certain times of each day.
Default: Adaptive. Battery settings are adaptively optimized based on your
typical battery usage pattern.
Enable Advanced Battery Charge
Configuration
Enables Advanced Battery Charge Configuration from the beginning of the
day to a specified work period. Advanced Battery Charged maximizes battery
health while still supporting heavy use during the work day.
Default: OFF.
Block Sleep Blocks the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.
Default: OFF.
NOTE: If enabled, the computer will not go to sleep, Intel Rapid Start will
be disabled automatically, and the operating system power option will be
blank if it was set to Sleep.
Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Technology support which enables
the operating system to select the appropriate processor performance
automatically.
Default: ON.
Peak Shift Enables or disables the Peak Shift function which automatically switches the
computer to battery power even if the power adapter is connected.
Default: ON.
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