Reference Guide

DCIM_BIOSEnumeration
Property Description
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. <identifier>
CurrentValue
An array of strings representing the current value or values of the BIOS
Attribute.
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 <LocalID> and <OrgID> are separated by a colon :,
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.
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.
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