Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I disable or enable the advanced power management feature?

A: To disable or enable advanced power management, follow the steps listed below:

Disable advanced power management

  1. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. Click the Device Manager tab.

  2. In the Device Manager dialog box, to the right of System Devices, click the plus sign (+).

  3. Select Advanced Power Management, and then click Remove.

  4. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility program.

  5. Use the arrow keys to navigate. Go to either Advanced or Power, depending on which BIOS is installed, and locate the Power Management setting. Set it to Disabled.

  6. Press the F10 key, and then press the ENTER key to exit and save the changes.

  7. The computer restarts.

Enable advanced power management

  1. Restart the computer, and press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to navigate. Go to either Advanced or Power, depending on which BIOS is installed, and locate the Power Management setting.

  2. Set Power Management to Enabled. Press F10, and then press ENTER to exit and save the changes. The computer restarts.

  3. Allow Windows to open. On your screen, locate and click the Start button. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  4. In Control Panel, double-click the Add New Hardware icon.

  5. In the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, click Next.

  6. Let Windows search for the new hardware. Click Next twice.

  7. Detection starts.

  8. Advanced Power Management Support is detected. Click Finish.

  9. When detection is finished, click Details to verify that Advanced Power Management Support has been added.