Energy Saver Configuration

Ivanti Neurons for MDM enables Energy Saver configuration for the payload you use to configure energy-saver settings on Windows and macOS devices.

Applicable to:

  • Windows 10 through the most recently released version as supported by Ivanti Neurons for MDM.

  • macOS 10.7 through the most recently released version as supported by Ivanti Neurons for MDM.

Procedure

  1. Go to Configurations > +Add.

  2. Search and select the Energy Saver configuration.

  3. In the Choose OS section, select Windows or macOS and click Next.

  4. Click + Add Description to enter a brief description of the configuration.

  5. For Windows, configure the following Energy Saver settings:

  6. Configure the following Energy Saver settings:

  7. Click Next to configure the distribution settings.

  8. Select one of the distribution options to set up the Energy Saver configuration. For more information about configuring distribution options, see Working with Configurations.

  9. Click Done.

Windows Energy Saver configuration

When a new Energy Saver configuration applies to a device or when the existing Energy Saver configuration settings are modified, users must reboot their devices for the changes to take effect.

Device on Battery

Use the following energy saver settings in the table when the device is using power from the battery:

Setting

Description

Battery Threshold to turn on Energy Saver

When the device is using battery power, enter the battery charge level to turn on the Energy Saver, you can enter values from 0 to 100. Enter a percentage value that indicates the battery charge level. For example, when set to 80, Energy Saver turns on when the battery has 80% charge or less available charge.

If you don't enter a value, Ivanti Neurons for MDM doesn't change or update this setting. By default, the Windows will set it to 70%.

When Lid is closed

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use battery power.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of battery charge. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in Random Access Memory (RAM).

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

When Power button is selected

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use battery power.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of battery charge. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in RAM.

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

When Sleep button is selected

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use battery power.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of battery charge. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in RAM.

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

Turn on hybrid sleep

  • True: Devices can go into Hybrid Sleep mode. Opened apps and files are stored in RAM and on the hard disk. It uses a small amount of battery charge.

  • False: Prevents devices from going into hybrid sleep mode.

Device is Plugged in

Use the following settings in the table when the device is using power from an external power source:

Setting

Description

Battery Threshold to turn on Energy Saver

When the device is plugged in, enter the battery charge level to turn on Energy Saver, you can enter values from 0 to 100. Enter a percentage value that indicates the battery charge level. For example, when set to 80, Energy Saver turns on when the battery has 80% charge or less available charge.

If you don't enter a value, Ivanti Neurons for MDM doesn't change or update this setting. By default, the Windows will set it to 70%.

When Lid is closed

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use external power source.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of external power source. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in RAM.

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

When Power button is selected

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use external power source.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of external power source. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in RAM.

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

When Sleep button is selected

  • Take No Action: The device stays on and continues to use external power source.

  • Sleep: The device goes into sleep mode and uses a small amount of external power source. The computer is still on, and opened apps and files are stored in RAM.

  • Hibernate Sleep State: The device goes into hibernate mode. Opened apps and files are stored on the hard disk, and the device turns off.

  • Shut down: The device shuts down. Opened apps and files are closed without saving.

Turn on hybrid sleep

  • True: Devices can go into Hybrid Sleep mode. Opened apps and files are stored in RAM and on the hard disk. It uses a small amount of external power source.

  • False: Prevents devices from going into hybrid sleep mode.

macOS Energy Saver configuration

Desktop AC power energy-saver settings

Use the following settings to configure the macOS desktop device’s AC power energy-saver settings:

Setting

Description

Name

Enter a name that identifies this configuration.

Description

Enter a description that clarifies the purpose of this configuration.

Start up automatically after a power failure

Enable the device to start up automatically after a power failure.

Put a hard disk to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the hard disk to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the hard disk to sleep.

Turn display off after

Enable the checkbox to turn off the display at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never turn off the display.

Dynamic Power Step

Select the checkbox to enable the dynamic power step.

Reduce Processor Speed

Select the checkbox to reduce processor speed.

Put the computer to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the computer to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the computer to sleep.

Wake for network access

Select the checkbox to wake the computer for network access.

Wake for modem ring

Select the checkbox to wake the computer for the modem ring.

Schedule for the computer to start up or shut down settings

Use the following settings to configure the macOS devices for scheduled start up or shut down of the devices.

Turning off the device settings

Select the checkbox Turn the device off to shut down the devices at fixed intervals.

Setting

Description

Event Type

Select one of the event types from the drop-down list:

  • Sleep
  • Restart
  • Shut Down

When

Select one or more days of the week to schedule an event type.

At

Select the time to schedule an event type.

Starting or waking up the device settings

Select the checkbox Start up or wake the device to wake up the devices at fixed intervals.

Setting

Description

Event Type

Select one of the event types from the drop-down list:

  • Wake Up

  • Start Up / Wake

When

Select one or more days of the week to schedule an event type.

At

Select the time to schedule an event type.

Laptop AC power energy-saver settings

Use the following settings to configure the macOS laptop device’s AC power energy-saver settings:

Setting

Description

Start up automatically after a power failure

Enable the device to start up automatically after a power failure.

Put a hard disk to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the hard disk to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the hard disk to sleep.

Turn display off after

Enable the checkbox to turn off the display at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never turn off the display.

Dynamic Power Step

Select the checkbox to enable the dynamic power step.

Reduce Processor Speed

Select the checkbox to reduce processor speed.

Put the laptop to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the laptop to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the laptop to sleep.

Wake for network access

Select the checkbox to wake the laptop for network access.

Wake for modem ring

Select the checkbox to wake the laptop for the modem ring.

Laptop battery power energy-saver settings

Use the following settings to configure the macOS laptop battery power energy-saver settings:

Setting

Description

Start up automatically after a power failure

Enable the device to start up automatically after a power failure.

Put a hard disk to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the hard disk to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the hard disk to sleep.

Turn display off after

Enable the checkbox to turn off the display at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never turn off the display.

Dynamic Power Step

Select the checkbox to enable the dynamic power step.

Reduce Processor Speed

Select the checkbox to reduce processor speed.

Put the computer to sleep after

Enable the checkbox to put the laptop battery to sleep at fixed intervals between 1 and 180 minutes.

A value of 0 minutes will never put the laptop battery to sleep.

Wake for network access

Select the checkbox to wake up the laptop battery for network access.

Wake for modem ring

Select the checkbox to wake the laptop battery for the modem ring.