Vostro 3501 Service Manual

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Power management

Table 1. Power ManagementThe table describes the power management options.
Option	Description
Wake on AC	Allows the system to wake up to perform basic checks when the adapter is connected. On Off — enabled by default
Enable USB Wake Support	Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby mode. On Off — enabled by default NOTE These features are only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all USB ports to conserve battery power.
Block Sleep	This option enables you to block entering to sleep (S3) mode in operating system environment. By default, the Block Sleep option is disabled. NOTE When Block Sleep is enabled, the system does not go to sleep. Intel Rapid Start gets disabled automatically, and the operating system power option remains blank if it was set to Sleep.
Auto On Time	Allows the user to set a defined day/time when they want the system to automatically power on The options are: Disable—enabled by default Every Day Weekdays Select Days The user will see the days of the week listed with fields to select the time.
Battery Charge Configuration	Allows the user to set the preferred battery charging plan for the system: The options are: Adaptive—enabled by default Standard Primarily AC Use CUstom - Allows the user to set a Start/Stop percentage for battery
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Configuration	Allows the user to enable advanced configuration to maximize battery health while supporting heavy usage. The controls are as follows: On Off The UI below allows the user to set the day and time to further configure battery charging behaviour.
Peak Shift	Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours. The controls are as follows: On Off The UI below allows the user to set the peak day and time to further configure battery usage behavior.