Intel Extend Battery Life for Gaming

[orangecurds]

Hello,

My Intel control panel has an option for "extend battery life for gaming," but it seems to not let me disable it at all whenever I try to. Any fixes to this issue would be greatly appreciated.

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello orangecurds,  

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities. I realize how complicated it is for you, I will do my best to assist you on this.

I would like to confirm this before proceeding further:

1. What is the brand and model name of your processor?

2. Are you using an external GPU? If so, what is the brand and model name?

3. Were you able to change this feature before?

Regards,  

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician  

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello orangecurds, 

Were you able to check the previous post and get the information requested? Please let me know if you need more assistance.   

Regards,  

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician  

[ellie00]

If you're experiencing difficulty disabling the "Extend Battery Life for Gaming" option in the Intel Graphics Control Panel, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that you have the latest graphics drivers installed on your system. Outdated drivers may have bugs or compatibility issues that could affect the control panel settings. Visit the Intel website or your laptop manufacturer's support page to download and install the latest graphics drivers.

2. Accessing Intel Graphics Control Panel: Make sure you are accessing the Intel Graphics Control Panel with administrative privileges. Right-click on the desktop and select "Graphics Properties" or "Graphics Options." If you still encounter issues, try running the control panel as an administrator.

3. Check Power Options: Sometimes, power plans in Windows can override certain graphics settings. Make sure that your current power plan allows for maximum performance. You can adjust these settings by going to "Power Options" in the Windows Control Panel.

4. Reset Graphics Settings: In the Intel Graphics Control Panel, there may be an option to reset or restore graphics settings to default. Use this option to revert all settings to their original state and then try disabling "Extend Battery Life for Gaming" again.

5. BIOS/UEFI Settings: Check your laptop's BIOS/UEFI settings for any power-related options that might be affecting the graphics settings. Some laptops have specific power management features that can impact graphics behavior.

6. Windows Update: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Some issues may be resolved by installing the latest Windows updates.

7. Contact Support: If the issue persists and none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to Intel support or your laptop manufacturer's support for further assistance. They may have specific insights into this particular issue and could provide guidance or updates.

[AlHill]

@ellie00   "consider reaching out to Intel support"

Is that not what the user did by posting here, or do you need ChatGPT to help you answer that as well?

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Maybe Windows 12 will be better]

[Alex0072]

Try updating your Intel graphics drivers to the latest version from the Intel website, reinstalling the Intel Control Panel software, or resetting its settings.

[Propaki]

If you're unable to disable the "extend battery life for gaming" option in your Intel control panel, you might try the following solutions:

1. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause issues with settings and functionality.

2. Reinstall Intel Control Panel: Uninstall the Intel control panel software and then reinstall it from the official Intel website. This can help resolve any software glitches causing the issue.

3. Check Power Plan Settings:

   • Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
   • Select Change plan settings next to your current power plan.
   • Click on Change advanced power settings.
   • Navigate to Intel Graphics Settings > Power and ensure the "extend battery life for gaming" option is set to Disabled.

4. BIOS/UEFI Update: Check if there's an update available for your laptop's BIOS/UEFI. Sometimes, firmware updates can address compatibility and functionality issues.

5. Contact Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to Intel's support or your laptop manufacturer's support for further assistance. They might provide specific guidance tailored to your device.

[AlHill]

@Propaki   Is that not what the user has done - contacted Intel support?  Or do you need chatgpt to answer that for you?

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[If you find any Intel driver you might need, download and save it now.]