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Property Description
that the resultant InstanceID is not re-used across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other
providers for this instance's NameSpace. For DMTF defined instances, the preferred
algorithm MUST be used with the <OrgID> set to CIM.
IsReadOnly
This property specifies if the underlying system BIOS or BIOSService will not allow the
Attribute to be modified through calls tothe methods CIM_BIOSService.SetBIOSAttribute or
CIM_BIOSService.SetBIOSDefaults. This does not mean the Attribute can not be modified
through other means. Only that the CIM interfaceis not capable of making a change.
PossibleValues
An array of strings containing possible value definitions for the Attribute. The first element
SHOULD not be NULL and there SHOULD be no NULL or empty string elements intermixed
with populated array element values. A Value of NULL indicates an element's value is
unknown.
PossibleValuesDescription
An array of free-form strings providing explanations and details behind the entries in the
CIM_BIOSEnumeration.PossibleValues array. Note that each entry of this array is related to
the entry in PossibleValues array that is located at the same index.
DCIM_BIOSPassword
Table 94. BIOSPassword
Property Description Supported
Operating
System(s)
AttributeName
A string identifying the structured element name for a BIOS attribute using the format
<OrgID> : <identifier> in which <OrgID> , does contain a colon (:). The value of
<OrgID> is a copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the
entity defining the <identifier>, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the entity by a
recognized global authority. For DMTF defined identifiers, the <OrgID> is set to DMTF
and the <identifier> is specified in the BIOS Attribute Registry.
Windows, Linux
CurrentValue
CurrentValue returns an empty array.
Windows, Linux
ElementName
A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows each instance to define a user-
friendly name in addition to its key properties, identity data, and description information.
NOTE: The Name property of ManagedSystemElement is also defined as a
user-friendly name. But, it is often subclassed to be a Key. It is not
reasonable that the same property can convey both identity and a user-
friendly name, without inconsistencies. Where Name exists and is not a Key
(such as for instances of LogicalDevice), the same information can be
present in both the Name and ElementName properties.
Windows, Linux
InstanceID
Within the scope of the instantiating Namespace, InstanceID opaquely and uniquely
identifies an instance of this class. In order to ensure uniqueness within the NameSpace,
the value of InstanceID SHOULD be constructed using the following preferred
algorithm: <OrgID> : <LocalID>Where <OrgID> and <LocalID> are separated by a colon
' : &apos,and where <OrgID> MUST include a copyrighted, trademarked or
otherwise unique name that is owned by the business entity creating/defining the
InstanceID, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the business entity by a recognized
global authority (This is similar to the <Schema Name>_<Class Name> structure of
Schema class names.) In addition, to ensure uniqueness <OrgID> MUST NOT contain a
colon (:). When using this algorithm, the first colon to appear in InstanceID MUST
appear between <OrgID> and <LocalID>.<LocalID> is chosen by the business entity and
SHOULD not be re-used to identify different underlying (real-world) elements. If the
above preferred algorithm is not used, the defining entity MUST assure that the
resultant InstanceID is not re-used across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other
providers for this instance's NameSpace. For DMTF defined instances, the preferred
algorithm MUST be used with the<OrgID> set to CIM.
Windows, Linux
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