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    How Can I Keep My X220 In Maximum Performance Mode And Keep My USB Ports From Sleeping?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by epu, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. epu

    epu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Two issues that I never had w/previous Lenovos. When I use Power Manager and put my computer in "Maximum Performance" mode, it won't stay that way on reboot. Furthermore, my screen still dims after I walk away from it.

    Also, my USB ports sleep (even if I disable this in the Control Panel). I use USB Midi Keyboards for music and if I walk away, the connection drops presumably b/c the port falls out dropping the connection. I can't get it back unless I close the app I'm using and restart it. I also have to unplug and plug back in my USB cable.

    Any ideas?
     
    epu, Jun 25, 2012
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    schizrade Notebook Enthusiast

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    USB will always default to sleep mode. In you power options, go into advanced and select usb. Drill down and turn select suspend off.
     
    schizrade, Jun 25, 2012
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