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-o or --outfile

Valid Argument <filename>

Description

Writes all BIOS options, that you can replicate to the BIOS of another system, to the specified

filename. The file name you specify should have INI extension and should be created in the default

installation directory. The format of the output is in an INI format, with the utility name as the

section header. If a file with the same name already exists, the information is appended to the file.

If this option is used with other function commands, the commands are applied in the order in

which they appear. This option captures replicable BIOS options. The file is created in the

directory where you run the Dell Command | Configure command.

In the INI file, bootorder is displayed as a list of comma separated device short forms in the order

they are assigned. A plus (+) symbol with the device name indicates that the device is enabled

and a minus (-) symbol indicates that the device is disabled. You can change the boot order by

changing the order of the list. You can also enter the device number instead of the device name.

You can enable or disable the devices by changing the symbol displayed with the device. These

symbols are optional and if not present, the current status of the device is retained.

NOTE: The bootorder option in the INI file is applied to a system based on its active boot

list. If the INI file is generated from a system with the active boot list set as UEFI, and it

is applied on a system with the active boot list set as legacy, the boot order is set only on

devices that are available in the system. It is recommended that you apply the INI file on

a system with the same active boot list as of the system from where the INI file is

generated.

Example

C:\>cctk -o <c:/cctk>/filename.ini

--propowntag

Valid Argument

Description

Sets the Dell property ownership tag. If an option is not given, Dell Command | Configure reports

the current property ownership tag.

NOTE: The maximum length of property ownership tag is 80 characters for desktops and

48 characters for laptop.

--version

Valid Argument

Read-only

Description Displays the version information, current time, and date for the utility. This is a read-only option.

BIOS options

The following list describes Dell Command | Configure options and arguments along with a description of their expected behavior.

Options and arguments are case sensitive. All options and predefined arguments are lowercase unless stated otherwise.

NOTE: Some of the following options or arguments may not be available on all systems due to the BIOS version or

hardware feature set. Entering Dell Command | Configure on a command line without arguments display only those

options that are valid for your system. For more details about the options, see No option.

NOTE: If you configure a setup password and system password for the system, while changing a BIOS value, type the

setup password.