Intel® Ethernet 700/800 Series

Windows Performance Tuning Guide

ID Date Version Classification
784543 02/06/2024 1.1 Public
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​Power Management Settings

By default, Windows may apply power-saving settings to network adapters, which can affect performance.

To optimize performance:

  1. ​Open Device Manager.
  2. ​Expand the Network Adapters category.
  3. ​Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.
  4. ​In the Power Management tab, uncheck the option:

    Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

  5. ​ClickOK to apply the changes.
Note:​See Intel® Ethernet Adapters and Devices User Guide, Section 4.21 "Power Options" for additional power tuning and power saving options.