-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
- HP Community
- Notebooks
- Notebook Wireless and Networking
- Wake on lan not available on bios

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question
05-11-2020 12:59 PM
I tried to setup exp gdc with mini pci and i saw one unknown pci hardware as hidden on device manager. I tried to remove and setup again but when i tried remove it's never came back. I tried reset and setup bios again but there is no wake on lan option at power tab on bios.
05-21-2020 03:38 PM
@Capanipxe To enable the Wake On LAN (WOL) function, here's what you need to do:
perform the following the steps:
Step 1: Update the BIOS
Verify the computer has the latest BIOS version installed. Refer to the following links to locate, download and install the appropriate BIOS update for your computer:
-
Consumer computers: Go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.
-
Business computers: Go to Using HP SoftPaq Download Manager.
Step 2: Disable Hybrid Shutdown mode
-
Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound.
-
Select Power Options.
-
Click Require a password on wakeup.
-
Confirm the option of Turn on fast startup is unchecked.
-
Save changes.
Step 3: Enable Wake On LAN (WOL) setting for LAN driver
-
Open Device Manager.
-
Select Network adapters.
-
Locate the LAN device and click on it.
-
Select the Advanced tab.
-
Confirm Shutdown Wake-On-Lan is enabled.
-
Select the Power Management tab.
-
Check the option Allow this device to wake the computer.
-
Save changes.
-
Close Device Manager.
Step 4: Manually add the HP registry key
CAUTION:If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. HP cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
-
Press Win + x, select Run and type regedit in the run line.
-
Select OK to launch the Registry Editor.
-
Navigate to KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NDIS\Parameters.
-
Right click on Parameters.
-
Select New DWORD (32-bit) Value.
-
Add the key AllowWakeFromS5.
-
Set the value to 1.
-
Close the Registry Editor.
-
Restart the computer.
P.S: Welcome to HP Community 😉
Let me know how that pans out,
If you feel I was helpful, simply click on Accept as Solution to help the community grow,
That said, I will have someone follow-up on this to ensure you've been helped,
Just in case you don't get back to us,
have a good day, ahead.
Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee
Learning is a journey, not a destination.
Let's keep asking questions and growing together.