Dell Command | Configure Version 4.1.
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Release Type and Definition Dell Command | Configure (formerly known as Client Configuration Toolkit or CCTK) is a packaged software that provides BIOS configuration capability to Dell client systems specific to IoT running the supported Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Ubuntu operating systems. You can configure the client systems using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or a Command Line Interface (CLI) and is applicable to Dell Edge Gateway and Dell Embedded Box systems.
Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Platform(s) Affected • OptiPlex • Latitude • Internet of Things • XPS Notebook • Precision NOTE: • Dell Command | Configure 4.0.0 or later requires platforms supporting WMI-ACPI BIOS. The complete functionalities of Dell Command | Configure is available for the supported platforms, refer the Supported Platforms list for more information.
Supported Operating Systems Dell Command | Configure supports the following operating systems: • Windows 10 Redstone 1 • Windows 10 Redstone 2 • Windows 10 Redstone 3 • Microsoft Windows 10 Core (32-bit and 64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.
What’s New In This Release The new features for this release include: • Updated attribute names and possible values. NOTE: To view the complete list of the new and the older names: – Go to dell.com/techcenter and search for Dell Command | Configure page using the Search box at the top-right corner of the page.
Known Issues: Command Line Interface Issue: Unable to use Dell Command | Configure after reinstallation/upgrade Description: Dell command | Configure may not work after reinstallation/upgrade on Ubuntu Desktop 16.04 because dcdbus module may not be loaded during reinstallation.
• Dell Command | Configure allows enabling Secure Boot when Legacy option ROM is enabled and boot mode is UEFI. • Dell Command | Configure does not allow enumerating Secure Boot when it is disabled. NOTE: There is no negative impact due to this on the BIOS. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming BIOS versions. Issue: Blinkpsu1led and Blinkpsu2led missing in the .ini file or SCE Description: Blinkpsu1led and Blinkpsu2led will not be present in the .
Issue: On some of the platforms that support Advanced System Management option, when you set non-critical upper threshold values for cooling device, the CLI indicates that the action failed; however, setting the same is successful. Issue: Unable to configure ASM (advsm) BIOS options in .ini file/SCE Description: While configuring ASM (advsm) option using .ini file, or SCE, Setup password or System password should not be set or modified.
Known Issues: Graphical User Interface Issue: Unexpected Error at System.xml Description: Dell Command | Configure GUI supports only printable characters for its text-entry fields. If the BIOS has non-printable characters, the GUI may fail to load and display the following error message: Unexpected Error at System.xml. Resolution: Make sure that BIOS options such as asset, and propowntag values do not contain non-printable characters. Issue: Unexpected Error Description: Rarely, when .
Fixes Fix: Dell Command | Configure sets an unknown password for the BIOS issue has been resolved Description: While running the following command cctk.exe --setuppwd --valsetuppwd=abcd1234, Dell Command | Configure displays Only validation option. No actions will be performed. Password is set successfully message issue has been resolved now.
Installation prerequisites The prerequisites for the systems running Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems: Topics: • Installation Prerequisites for Windows • Installation Prerequisites for Linux Installation Prerequisites for Windows • The Dell Command | Configure installation file, Dell-Command-Configure__WIN_4.1.0._A00.EXE available at dell.com/support. • Workstation running a supported Microsoft Windows operating system.
Installation, Upgrade, and Uninstallation Instructions For information on installation, uninstallation, and upgrade of Dell Command | Configure, see the Dell Command | Configure Installation Guide at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals.
Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues: 1 Go to dell.com/contactdell.
