Setting the Sonar Processor to High Performance
To avoid slowdowns or disruptions while running the sonar, ensure your Sonar Processor is using all of its processing power and does not go to sleep.
Prerequisites
This procedure is made for the Microsoft® 64-bit Windows 10 operating system.
Procedure
1 In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows® Start button.
2 On the menu, select Settings.
Observe that the Settings window opens.
3 Select System.
4 In the menu on the left, select Power & sleep.
5 Make sure that the Sonar Processor will never go to sleep when plugged in.
a Click the Additional power settings link on the right side of the window.
Observe that the Power Options dialog box opens.
b In the menu on the left, select Create a power plan.
c Select the High performance radio button.
d Give your new custom plan a name, then click Next.
e Select Never for both Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep when plugged in.
f Click Create.
Tip
Once you have created a custom plan, you can adjust some more advanced settings. You may, for example, wish to keep any secondary displays on when the laptop lid is closed. Click Change plan settings next to your custom plan. Click the Change advanced power settings link. Observe that the Power Options dialog box opens. Click the “+” to expand the submenus, then select the desired options from the drop-down lists. At the bottom of the dialog box, select Apply to save your settings.