Reference Guide
Attribute Name Description
• Enabled
• Disabled
ExternalHotKey
Enables or disables Fn key emulation.
Possible values:
• Enabled—The Scroll Lock key on external keyboards emulate the Fn key only when running in
a non-ACPI operating system.
• Disabled—The Scroll Lock key behaves normally.
ExtPostTime
Creates an extra preboot delay for specified seconds to allow the user to see POST status
messages.
Possible values:
• 0s—Does not delay.
• 5s—Delays for 5 seconds.
• 10s—Delays for 10 seconds.
Fastboot
Controls specific steps that are performed during boot to decrease boot time or increase boot
checks. This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps.
Possible values:
• Minimal—Reduces boot time by skipping certain hardware and configuration initialization
during boot.
• Thorough—Performs complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot.
• Auto—Allows the BIOS to decide configuration initialization to be performed during boot.
FnLock
This option controls the behavior of the dual function keys, when Fn key is pressed and when it is
not.
Possible values:
• Enabled—Fn+Esc key combination toggles the primary behavior of F1 to F12 keys between
their normal and secondary functions.
• Disabled—You cannot toggle the primary behavior of these keys.
FnLockMode
If Enabled, F1 to F12 keys behave as function keys holding Fn key is required to access their
secondary functions. Without holding Fn key, the dual function keys behave as normally labeled.
Possible values:
• EnableSecondary
• DisableStandard
FullScreenLogo
Enables or disables the full screen logo that appears during BIOS POST.
Possible values:
• Enabled
• Disabled
Keypad
Activates the internal keyboard's embedded keypad either when Numlock LED is on or when the
Fn key is pressed.
NOTE: When Setup is running, this option has no effect, Setup works in the
EnabledByFnKey mode.
Possible values:
• EnabledByFnKey—The keypad is enabled only when you hold the Fn key.
• EnabledByNumLock—The keypad is enabled when, the Numlock LED is On and no external
keyboard is attached.
MacAddrPassThru
This feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the
selected MAC address from the system. The default value is the System Unique MAC Address.
18 Attributes supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.3