Users Guide

● If boot order type is not specified in the file and if any UEFI devices are present on the system, and then the system displays
the boot order type as UEFI.
● If the boot order type is not specified in the file and if any legacy devices (other than hdd) are present on the system, and
then the system displays the boot order type as Legacy.
● If the boot order type is not specified and the loaded configuration file has only hdd items, and then the system prompts the
user to select the boot order type.
● If the boot order type is not specified for a legacy system and if both UEFI and legacy devices are present, and then the
system displays a warning message and removes the legacy or UEFI devices depending on the order of occurrence of the
device.
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 Dell Recommended 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 Dell Recommended 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.
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