Users Guide

Configuring the primarybatterycfg option
You can configure the primary battery charging mode using the primarybatterycfg option from the Power and Performance
Management category.
To configure the primary battery charging option:
1. Click the required option:
● Create Multiplatform Package
● Create Local System Package
● Open a Saved Package
NOTE: To open a saved package click Open a Saved Package, browse to the file location and then click Open.
2. Click Edit, or double-click the option.
3. In the primarybatterycfg option row, click View/Change in the Value to set column.
The Primary Battery screen is displayed.
4. Select the mode to charge the battery in the Primary Battery screen.
● Standard Charge — Charges the battery over a longer period of time.
● Express Charge — Charges the battery using the express charging algorithm, Dell's fast charging technology.
● AC Use — Charges the battery while plugged-in.
● Auto Charge — Charges the battery based on a periodic evaluation of battery usage to deliver the best balance
capacity.
● Custom Charge — The battery charging starts and stops based on user settings.
NOTE:
If you have selected Custom Charge, then specify the Start Charging (50 – 95 %) and Stop Charging (55
– 100 %) values.
5. Click OK.
6. To apply the modifications, export the configuration in ,ini or .exe format. See, Exporting the BIOS configuration.
Configuring the advbatterychargecfg option
You can configure the advanced battery charging mode using the advbatterychargecfg option from the Power and
Performance Management category. Advanced Battery charge mode uses standard charging algorithm and other methods
during non-working hours to maximize battery health. During working hours, ExpressCharge is used to charge the batteries
faster. You can configure the days and the work period during which the battery has to be charged. To enable advanced battery
charging, provide the day, start time, and the duration of charging (optimal usage duration).
To configure the advanced battery charging option:
1. Click the required option:
● Create Multiplatform Package
● Create Local System Package
● Open a Saved Package
NOTE: To open a saved package, click Open a Saved Package, browse to the file location, and then click Open.
2. Click Edit or double-click the option.
3. In the advbatterychargecfg option row, click View/Change in the Value to set column.
The Advanced Battery Settings screen is displayed.
4. Enable Advanced Battery Charge.
NOTE:
If advanced battery charge mode is enabled in the BIOS Setup screen, the Enable Advanced Battery Charge
is selected by default.
5. Select the day of the week.
NOTE: To apply the same settings to all the days select the Apply these settings to other days option.
6. In the Beginning of Day drop-down list, select the time at which the advanced charging has to start.
7. In the Work Period drop-down list, select the duration of advanced charging.
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