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- Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.2 User's Guide
- Introduction to Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- System requirements and prerequisites for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Download and installation steps for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Getting started with Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Importing Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Navigating using the Windows PowerShell console
- Supported cmdlets in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Custom functions in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Parameters supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Configuring attributes using Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Features supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Using the AutoOn feature
- Using the AdvanceBatteryChargeConfiguration feature
- Using the PrimaryBattChargeCfg feature
- Using the PeakShiftDayConfiguration feature
- Using the Keyboard Backlight Color feature
- Using the BootSequence feature
- Using the BIOS password feature
- Using the HardDisk Drive password feature
- Using TpmSecurity feature
- Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Setting up Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2 in Windows Preinstallation Environment
- Accessing help for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Frequently asked questions for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Troubleshooting scenarios for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.2
- Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site
- Third-party licenses
○ AutoOnThu — To enable or disable the AutoOn capabilities on Thursdays.
○ AutoOnFri — To enable or disable the AutoOn capabilities on Fridays.
○ AutoOnSat — To enable or disable the AutoOn capabilities on Saturdays.
○ AutoOnSun — To enable or disable the AutoOn capabilities on Sundays.
You can enable or disable individual days by setting AutoOnSun -enabled, and AutoOnMon -disabled, etc.
Configure AutoOnHr and AutoOnMn attributes in order to set the time for the AutoOn function.
● AutoOnHr — To set the hour at which you want the system to turn on automatically, provide the value ranging from 0-23.
To set the time 11:59 p.m., provide the value as 23.
● AutoOnMn — To set the minute at which you want the system to turn on automatically, provide the value ranging from
0-59. To set the time 11:59 p.m., provide the value as 59.
Example: To turn on the system automatically on weekdays.
Command: Set-Item -Path DellSmbios:\PowerManagement\AutoOn "Weekdays"
Example: To turn on the system automatically on Fridays.
Command: Set-Item -Path DellSmbios:\PowerManagement\AutoOnFri "Enabled"
Example: To turn on the system automatically on Sundays at 11:59 p.m..
Command: Set-Item -Path DellSmbios:\PowerManagement\AutoOnSun "Enabled"
Set-Item -Path DellSmbios:\PowerManagement\AutoOnHr "23"
Set-Item -Path DellSmbios:\PowerManagement\AutoOnMn "59"
Using the AdvanceBatteryChargeConfiguration feature
This feature allows you to configure AdvBatteryChargeCfg and AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiguration options in the
PowerManagement category. Advanced Battery charge mode uses a standard charging algorithm and other methods during
nonworking hours to maximize battery health. During working hours, ExpressCharge is used to charge the batteries faster. You
can configure the days and the Work Period during which you want the battery to charge.
NOTE: The configuration applies to all batteries: Primary, Slice, and Module Bay.
You can enable or disable Advanced Battery charge mode:
● Enabled — Enables AdvBatteryChargeCfg.
● Disabled — Disables AdvBatteryChargeCfg. If disabled, battery charging mode is based on Primary Battery Charge
Configuration, Battery Slice Charge Configuration, Primary Battery Custom Charge Start, and Primary Battery Custom
Charge End.
To configure the AdvanceBatteryCharge time period, provide the following values:
● BeginningOfDay — Configures the AdvanceBatteryCharge start time in 24 hours format. The value of hour must be in the
range 0–23 and minute must be 0, 15, 30, or 45.
● WorkPeriod — Configures the duration of charging.
For example, to set AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiguration from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., set BeginningOfDay as 7:15 and set
WorkPeriod as 7:15.
NOTE: To set 12 a.m., provide the hour value as 00.
Example: To enable AdvBatteryChargeCfg.
Command: Set-Item AdvBatteryChargeCfg "Enabled"
Example: To set the charge time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Command: Set-Item AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiguration –value Saturday –Beginningofday
“11:00” –Workperiod “3:00”
Example: To set BeginningOfDay value only. Workperiod value for Monday remains unchanged.
Set-Item AdvancedBatteryChargeConfiguration -value Monday -Beginningofday "09:00"
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