Reference Guide

BIOS Settings Name Description Supported
Operating
System(s)
Always Allow Dell Docks
Allows or restricts Dell Type-C Thunderbolt docks to function
when the Thunderbolt is Disabled.
Possible values are:
• Disabled — Restricts the Dell Type-C Thunderbolt docks to
function when the Thunderbolt is Disabled.
• Enabled — Allows the Dell Type-C Thunderbolt docks to
function even when the Thunderbolt is Disabled.
Windows, Linux
Ambient Light Sensor
Enables or Disables the Ambient Light Sensor.
Possible values are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
Windows
Intel AMT Capability
Set the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) capability.
Possible values:
• Enabled - If Intel Active Management Technology is
Enabled, MEBx is available through the F12 menu and you
can provision AMT. MEBx may not be not accessible if
OROM Keyboard Access is Disabled.
• Disabled - If Intel Active Management Technology is
Disabled, MEBx is not available in pre-boot. Once Disabled,
Intel Active Management Technology can only be Enabled
through the BIOS interface. If the Intel AMT is already
provisioned, AMT cannot be Disabled. Un-provisioning AMT
is required to Disabled AMT.
• Restrict MEBx Access - If Intel Active Management
Technology is Enabled, MEBx is not available in pre-boot but
you can provision AMT from the operating system.
Windows, Linux
Enabled AMD SmartShift
Sets the AMD SmartShift.
Possible values:
• Enabled - On a discrete GPU system, AMD SmartShift
allows the system’s CPU and discrete GPU to share the
power limits. AMD SmartShift allows the potential
performance that increases within the systems power or
thermal limitation.
• Disabled - AMD SmartShift feature is Disabled.
Windows, Linux
AMD TSME
Sets the AMD Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME).
Possible values:
• Enabled - AMD Transparent Secure Memory Encryption
(TSME) allows encryption of contents during residing on the
memory DIMMS.
NOTE: For best results while diagnosing potential
memory DIMM issues, turn off this feature prior to
running diagnostic functions or tools.
• Disabled - AMD Transparent Secure Memory Encryption
(TSME) does not allow encryption on the memory DIMMS.
Windows, Linux
Analog Digital Interface Mode Channel 1
Sets the defined Analog/Digital Interface mode for channel 1.
Possible values are:
• 0 — Unused — Channel is unused.
Windows, Linux
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