Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.4 User's Guide
- Introduction to Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- System requirements and prerequisites for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- Download and installation steps for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- Getting started with Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- 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 2.4 in Windows Preinstallation Environment
- Accessing help for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- Frequently asked questions for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- Troubleshooting scenarios for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4
- Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site
Introduction to Dell Command | PowerShell
Provider 2.4
The Dell Command | PowerShell Provider module enables BIOS configuration for Dell enterprise client systems through the
Windows PowerShell interface. It works for local systems, remote systems, and Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
This document describes the supported attributes, and error reporting in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider.
Topics:
• Document scope and intended audience
• What’s new in this release
Document scope and intended audience
Dell Command | PowerShell Provider documents are designed for IT professionals and system administrators that are familiar
with Windows PowerShell environment. These documents help to simplify task automation and configuration management
within a powerful scripting environment.
What’s new in this release
Support for the following new BIOS attributes:
● In the Performance category:
ThermalManagement
● In the Maintenance category:
MicrocodeUpdateSupport
● In the Security category:
○ DisPwdJumper
○ NVMePwdFeature
○ NonAdminPsidRevert
○ SafeShutter
○ IntelTME
● In the Video category:
○
HybridGraphics
● In the Integrated Devices category:
○ PCIeBifurcation
○ DisUsb4Pcie
○ VideoPowerOnlyPorts
○ TypeCDockOverride
● In the Connection category:
○ HTTPsBoot
○ HTTPsBootMode
● In the Keyboard category:
○ DeviceHotkeyAccess
● In the System Configuration category:
PowerButtonOverride
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