Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 1.
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Release Type and Definition Dell Command | PowerShell Provider is a PowerShell module that provides BIOS configuration capability to Dell client systems such as OptiPlex, Latitude, Venue Pro Tablet, XPS, and Dell Precision workstation using Windows PowerShell Interface. Dell Command | PowerShell Provider can be installed as plug-in software registered within Windows PowerShell environment.
Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Platform(s) Affected • OptiPlex • Latitude • Venue Pro Tablet • XPS Notebook • Precision 6
Supported Operating Systems Dell Command | PowerShell Provider supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft - Windows 7 64-bit - Ultimate • Microsoft - Windows 7 64-bit – WinPE 3.0 • Microsoft - Windows 7 64-bit - Professional • Microsoft - Windows 10 64-bit - PRO • Microsoft - Windows 10 64-bit – WinPE 10.
What’s new in this release The new features for this release include: • Support for new platforms. • Updated attribute names and possible values. NOTE: To view the complete list of the new and the older names. a. Go to dell.com/techcenter and search for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider page using the Search box at the top-right corner of the page. b. On the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider page, click Reference list for updated names of attributes and possible values link.
* FullScreenLogo * PostF2Key * PostHelpDeskKey * SignOfLifeIndication * WyseP25Access – In PowerManagement category * BlinkPowerSupply1LED * BlinkPowerSupply2LED * DockBatteryChargeConfiguration * FanSpeedLvl * LidSwitch * ModBattChargeCfg * SleepMode * SfpwakeOnLan * TypeCPower * WakeOnDock – In PreEnabled category NOTE: This category describes the miscellaneous BIOS settings.
* ForcePXEasFirstBootDevice * IntegratedSas * InternalSpeaker * IoModule * KbdBacklightTimeoutAc * KbdBacklightTimeoutBatt * LiquidCooler1, and LiquidCooler2 * M2PcieSsd0, and M2PcieSsd1 * Microphone * MmioAbove4Gb * NearFieldComputing * OptionalBootSequence * PciAllocationPriority * PciMmioSpaceSize * PowerButton * SFP * Touchscreen * UnobtrusiveMode – In SystemLogs category * PowerLogClear * ThermalLogClear – In USBConfiguration category * AlwaysAllowDellDocks * FrontUSB3.0Ports * RearUSB3.
Fixes Following issues were fixed during this release. Issue description: Error message ‘could not find the path’ was displayed due to ‘/’ during auto completion of the category name in the systems running Windows 8 and later This issue has been fixed now. User should be able to navigate to the location after using auto completion for the category name. Issue description: Success message was part of console and needed to be handled separately. This issue has been fixed now.
Known Issues Issue: AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiguration attribute doesn’t change the settings though operation successful message is displayed. Description: When AdvancedBatteryChargingMode is disabled, AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiuration attribute settings cannot be changed. The success message is displayed; however, the actual settings are not changed. Resolution: Enable the AdvancedBatteryChargeMode, then configure the AdvancedBatteryChargingConfiguration.
Important Notes Importing the DellBIOSProvider module may take some time.
Installation Prerequisites Windows • The Dell Command | PowerShell Provider installation file DellCommandPowerShellProvider1.2_.zip. • Administrator privileges on the Dell client system where you are installing Dell Command | PowerShell Provider. • Windows Management Framework (WMF) 3.0 or later. • PowerShell 3.0 or later. • Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable 2010 and 2012.
Installation, Upgrade, and Uninstallation Instructions For information on installation, uninstallation, and upgrade of Dell Command | PowerShell Provider, see the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider User’s Guide at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals.
Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/contactdell. 2.
