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August 21st, 2023 18:41
Ethernet Connection drops XPS 8950
I intermittently lose my ethernet connection as well as no wifi connection when the modem and router are properly working. I have to reboot the PC to correct the issue which is happening during the worst time. I have an XPS 8950 that is 1 month old.
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I think they overheat, when the games are going and the fans are blasting that card and board heat up.
One fix to get the connection back, shut the pc down, unplug it then hit the power button to drain the ps and mobo. Plug it back in boot up normally, works every time.
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Posted August 22nd, 2023 19:19
Possible power plan settings...
Open Device Manager. Expand list under Network adapters. Open each adapter entry and click its Power Management tab. Uncheck the box "Allow PC to turn off..." Exit Device Manager.
Next, open the Windows Power & Sleep screen. Click Additional Power Settings. On next screen identify the active Power plan and click Change Plan Settings. On next screen, click Change Advanced Power Settings.
On that last screen, at the top, set power to max (best) performance (probably set to "balanced" now). Then disable Hibernation, Hybrid Sleep, USB Selective Suspend, and PCI Express Link State Management.
Expand Wireless Adapter Settings and set to max performance.
Expand Processor Power Management and set to 100% for both min and max processor state.
Save the changes to the power plan and reboot.
Does that help...?
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