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Table 150. BIOS settings supported in Dell Command | Monitor 10.4 (continued)
BIOS Settings Name Description Supported
Operating
System(s)
EnabledIf the feature is set to Enabled, the system
powers up from the off state whenever the lid is
opened. This system powers on when powered either by
the AC adapter or the system battery.
DisabledIf this feature is set to Disabled, the system
does not power up from the off state whenever the lid
is opened.
Power Off Intel 8260 When Engaging
Stealth Mode
Enables or Disables the Power Off Intel 8260 When
Engaging Stealth Mode feature.
Possible values are:
EnabledDisconnects power from the Intel 8260
Wireless NIC when the Stealth Mode is Enabled.
DisabledDoes not disconnect power from the Intel
8260 Wireless NIC when the Stealth Mode is Enabled.
NOTE: Disabling Stealth Mode does not automatically
restore the power or functionality of the card until the
next complete boot. This non-standard mode is
available as an option for Stealth Mode control of the
Intel 8260 card for the following use cases: pre-boot
applications, Linux OS, or Windows OS without Dell
recommended drivers.
Windows, Linux
Power Usage Mode Sets the system power usage modes.
Possible values:
Power SaverThis mode reduces processor sustained
power to benefit battery life depending on usage cases.
This mode may reduce system performance.
BalancedThis mode balances performance, noise,
temperature, and battery life. This is the default mode.
PerformanceThis mode uses processor typical
power and utilizes discrete graphics.
High PerformanceThis mode increases processor
sustained power to produce higher system performance
and produces more noise, increases system surface
temperature, and reduces the battery life.
Windows, Linux
PPI Bypass for Block SID Command
Enables or Disables the PPI Bypass for Block SID Command
feature.
Possible values are:
Disabled
Enabled
NOTE: The read-only mechanism can be changed when
the system is in manufacturing mode, while the PPI
Bypass for Block SID Command is enabled.
Windows, Linux
PPI Bypass for TPM Clear
Enables or Disables the PPI Bypass for TPM Clear feature.
Possible values are:
Disabled
Enabled
Windows, Linux
298 BIOS settings supported in Dell Command | Monitor 10.4