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I am trying to figure out why I do not have the option on my M1 Mac mini running Ventura to disable the option where my hard disks go to sleep when possible. I have an older iMac and looked at the settings and have that option on there. My other Mac has the option to enable Power Nap and put the hard disks to sleep when possible.
Can anyone assist me on getting these options on my M1 Mac Mini?
Hello ddausend,
In order to put your Mac mini to sleep follow the steps below:
"Specify sleep and wake settings for a Mac desktop computer
> System Settings, then click Energy Saver 
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)Set sleep and wake settings for your Mac
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care!
I believe that it is in Displays - Advanced in Ventura. Why, I don't know. It doesn't seem logical to configure external drive availability in the Displays preference.
I cannot remember but that line item is in another menu with Ventura. Perhaps another user can provide which one it is.
Hard Disks Sleep When Possible in Ventura M1 Mac mini
