Dell Command | Configure Version 4.
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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.
Compatibility Platform(s) Affected Optiplex Latitude Internet of Things XPS Notepad 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.
What’s New In This Release The new feature included for this release: • Updated attribute names and possible values. NOTE: To view the complete list of the new and the older names. – Go to Dell Knowledge Library and search for Dell Command | Configure page using the Search box at the top-right corner of the page. – On the Dell Command | Configure page, click Reference list for updated names of attributes and possible values.
• Enhanced Bootorder to uniquely identify the UEFI bootable devices and also you can configure the same using the short form. • If a feature is failing in the INI file, then the following error message is displayed "Importing ini file is failing for some features." For more information, check the log, error code is 146. • For Bootorder features, if BootListType option is not provided, then the default option is applied to the settings of the Legacy Bootorder.
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. Fix: Local package takes few seconds to load for the first time issue has been resolved.
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).
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. Resolution: Load the module by running the following command: insmod Issue: Windows 7 does not recognize the digital signature validity.
Description: On some platforms that support Advanced System Management option, temperature probe of all the sensors displays as Unknown. NOTE: This issue will be addressed in the upcoming BIOS versions. Issue: On some of the platforms that support Advanced System Management option, temperature probe of Memory sensor 2 displays the current status as Non-Critical instead of Normal. NOTE: This issue is addressed in the upcoming BIOS versions.
Limitations Not applicable.
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. NOTE: The Dell Command | Configure packages that are released for Ubuntu Desktop 16.04 must be installed on Ubuntu Server 18.04. Following are the installation packages: • command-configur_4.1.2-530.ubuntu16_amd64.deb • srvadmin-hapi_9.3.0.
• Root login privileges. The Dell Command | Configure installation file is available at: Canonical store for Ubuntu Core 16. • Snap package version 2.23 or later. • Root login privileges. Installation process For information on installation, uninstallation, and upgrade of Dell Command | Configure, see the Dell Command | Configure 4.2 User’s Guide at Dell.com.
Resources and support Not applicable. Latest Release Notes To access the latest Release Notes for this version: 1 Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/products/software_int/software_client_systems_mgmt. 2 Click Dell Command | Configure. 3 Click Manuals & documents and select Dell Command | Configure Version 4.2.0 Release Notes.
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.
