Intel® Ethernet 700/800 Series
Windows Performance Tuning Guide
Power Management Settings
By default, Windows may apply power-saving settings to network adapters, which can affect performance.
To optimize performance:
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand the Network Adapters category.
- Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.
- In the Power Management tab, uncheck the option:
Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- ClickOK to apply the changes.