Option

Description

 

 

Wake on LAN/WLAN

This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when

 

triggered by a special LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is

 

unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system.

 

This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power

 

supply.

 

• Disabled - Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN

 

 

signals when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless

 

 

LAN. (Default Setting)

 

• LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN

 

 

signals.

 

WLAN Only

 

LAN or WLAN

Block Sleep

Allows you to block the computer from entering into the sleep state.

 

Option is disabled by default.

 

Block Sleep (S3)

Peak Shift

Allows you to set the peak shift. The option is disabled by default.

Advanced Battery Charge

Allows you to enable the advance battery charge mode. The option is

Configuration

disabled by default.

Primary Battery Charge

Allows you to define how to use the battery charge, when AC is plugged

Configuration

in. The options are:

 

Adaptive (Default Setting)

 

Standard

 

Express Charge

 

Primarily AC use

 

Custom

Battery Slice Charge

Allows you to define the how to charge the battery. The options are:

Configuration

Standard Charge

 

 

• Express Charge (Default Setting)

Module Bay Battery Charge

Allows you to define how to charge the battery at standard rate. The

Configuration

options are:

 

Standard

 

• Express Charge (Default Setting)

 

 

NOTE: Disable the Advanced Battery Charge Mode in order to

 

 

enable this opiton.

Intel(R) Smart Connect

Allows you to enable the system to sense nearby wireless connection

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while the system is asleep. The option is disabled by default.

Table 9. POST Behavior

 

 

 

 

Option

Description

 

 

Adapter Warnings

Allows you to activate the adapter warning messages when certain

 

power adapters are used. The option is enabled by default.

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M2800 specifications

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