Reference Guide

--PowerUsageMode
Table 334. --PowerUsageMode
Attribute Details Description
Valid Argument
• PowerSaver
• Balanced
• Performance
• HighPerformance
Sets the system power usage mode using the following options:
• PowerSaver - This mode reduces processor sustained power to enhance battery life depending on
the use case. This mode may impact the system performance.
• Balanced - This mode balances performance, noise, temperature, and battery life. The default
option is Balanced Mode.
• Performance - This mode uses the processor's typical power and utilizes discrete graphics.
• HighPerformance - This mode increases processor sustained power to produce higher system
performance, but produces more noise, increases system surface temperature, and reduces the
battery life.
--PowerWarn
Table 335. --PowerWarn
Attribute Details Description
Valid Argument Enabled, Disabled
Enables or disables performance limitation messages based on power supply capacity.
--PpiBypassSedBlockSidCommand
Table 336. --PpiBypassSedBlockSidCommand
Attribute Details Description
Valid Argument Enabled, Disabled
When there is no drive ownership and the PpiBypassSedBlockSidCommand is enabled, the BIOS
requires user input while sending the Block SID authentication command to SED drives. When
PpiBypassSedBlockSidCommand is disabled, the BIOS does not require user input while sending the
Block SID command.
NOTE: You can enable PpibypassSedBlockSidCommand in manufacturing mode or while
setting up the BIOS Setup Administrator password.
--PrimaryBattChargeCfg
Table 337. --PrimaryBattChargeCfg
Attribute Details Description
Valid Argument Standard, Express, PrimAcUse, Adaptive, Custom
Configures the primary battery charging.
• Standard — Charges the battery over a longer period of time.
• Express — Charges the battery using the express charging algorithm, Dell's fast charging
technology.
• PrimAcUse — Charges battery while plugged-in.
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