Reference Guide

Using command-line interface for Dell
Command | Configure 4.x
This section provides a general overview of the Command Line Interface (CLI) utility. It explains how to run the commands and
the syntax details of command-line options that are used to configure BIOS settings for client systems.
Topics:
• Running Dell Command | Configure commands
• Command syntax overview
Running Dell Command | Configure commands
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You can run the Dell Command | Configure commands in two ways:
● Using the command prompt.
For more information, see Using the command prompt.
● Using a bootable image.
For more information, see Using a bootable image.
Using the command prompt
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To run Dell Command | Configure commands:
Steps
1. Click Start > All Program > Dell > Command Configure > Dell Command Configure Command Prompt.
NOTE:
If you are using a system running the Windows 7 operating system or later, right-click Dell Command
Configure Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
2. Run the Dell Command | Configure commands.
For more details on Dell Command | Configure commands, see Dell Command | Configure options.
Using a bootable image
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To run Dell Command | Configure commands:
Steps
1. Copy Dell Command | Configure with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) image to a Compact disc (CD).
For more information, see Dell Command | Configure Installation Guide available at dell.com/
dellclientcommandsuitemanuals.
2. Copy Dell Command | Configure with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) image to a Compact disc (CD).
For more information, see Dell Command | Configure Installation Guide .
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