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Lid Switch |
Allows you to enable or disable the lid switch so the screen does not shut off when lid is closed. The Enable Lid Switch option is enabled by default. The Power On Lid Open option is enabled by default. This option allows the system to power up from the off state whenever the lid is opened. This system powers on when powered either by the AC adapter or by the system battery. |
AC Behavior |
Allows the system (if Off or in Hibernate) to power on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. The Wake on AC option is disabled by default. |
Enable Intel Speed Shift technology |
This option is used to enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. The Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology option is enabled by default. |
Auto On Time |
Allows you to set the time at which the system must turn on automatically. The options are:
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Thermal management |
Allows you to manage cooling fan and processor speed. The options are:
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USB Wake Support |
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby. The Wake on Dell USB-C Dock option is enabled by default. NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery power .
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Wireless Radio Control |
This option if enabled, it senses the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN or WWAN or both). Upon disconnection from the wired network the selected wireless radio will be reenabled.
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Wake on LAN |
Allows the system to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal or special DELL USB-C Dock LAN signal. Wakeup from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system. This feature only works when the system is connected to an AC power adapter. The options are:
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Block Sleep |
This option lets you block entering to sleep in operating system environment. The Block Sleep option is disabled by default. |
Peak Shift |
Allows you enable or disable the Peak shift feature. This feature when enabled, minimizes the AC power usage at times of peak demand. Battery does not charge between the Peak Shift start and end time. Peak Shift Start, Peak Shift End, and Peak Shift Charge Start time can be configured for all weekdays. All days and shifts are set at 09:30 AM by default. This option sets the battery threshold value (15% to 100%). The battery threshold value is set at 15% by default. The Enable Peak Shift option is disabled by default. |
Advanced Battery Charge Configuration |
This option enables you to maximize the battery health, while still supporting heavy use during the work day. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard charging algorithm and other techniques during the non-work hours to improve the battery health. The Advanced Battery Charge Mode can be configured for all weekdays The Beginning of the Day time is set at 08:00 AM by default for all days. The Work Period is set at 10:00 by default for all days. The Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode option is disabled by default. |
Primary Battery Charge Configuration |
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop. NOTE: All charging modes may not be available for all the battery types. In order to enable this option, 'Advanced Battery Charge Mode' must be disabled.
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