Reference Guide
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Reference Guide
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AttributeName
A string identifying the structured element name for a BIOS attribute using the format "<OrgID>:<identifier>" in which <OrgID>, does contain a
colon (":"). The value of <OrgID> is a copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the entity defining the <identifier>,
or is a registered ID that is assigned to the entity by a recognized global authority. For DMTF defined identifiers, the <OrgID> is set to 'DMTF'
and the <identifier> is specified in the BIOS Attribute Registry.
CurrentValue CurrentValue returns an empty array.
ElementName
A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows each instance to define a user-friendly name in addition to its key properties, identity
data, and description information.
Note: The Name property of ManagedSystemElement is also defined as a user-friendly name. But, it is often subclassed to be a Key. It is not
reasonable that the same property can convey both identity and a user-friendly name, without inconsistencies. Where Name exists and is not a
Key (such as for instances of LogicalDevice), the same information can be present in both the Name and ElementName properties.
InstanceID
Within the scope of the instantiating Namespace, InstanceID opaquely and uniquely identifies an instance of this class. In order to ensure
uniqueness within the NameSpace, the value of InstanceID SHOULD be constructed using the following 'preferred' algorithm:
<OrgID>:<LocalID>
Where <OrgID> and <LocalID> are separated by a colon ':', and where <OrgID> MUST include a copyrighted, trademarked or
otherwise unique name that is owned by the business entity creating/defining the InstanceID, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the
business entity by a recognized global authority (this is similar to the <Schema Name>_<Class Name> structure of Schema class names.)
In addition, to ensure uniqueness, <OrgID> MUST NOT contain a colon (':'). When using this algorithm, the first colon to appear in
InstanceID MUST appear between <OrgID> and <LocalID>. <LocalID> is chosen by the business entity and SHOULD not be re-used to identify
different underlying (real-world) elements. If the 'preferred' algorithm is not used, the defining entity MUST assure that the resultant
InstanceID is not re-used across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other providers for this instance's NameSpace. For DMTF defined
instances, the 'preferred' algorithm MUST be used with the <OrgID> set to 'CIM'.
MaxLength
Specifies the maximum string length allowed when modifying this BIOS attribute. A value of NULL defines the maximum length is unknown. A
value of 0 defines the maximum length as 18446744073709551615, the limitation of the property definition as uint64.
MinLength
Specifies the minimum string length allowed when modifying this BIOS attribute. A value of NULL is defined as zero.
PendingValue
Returns an empty array.
DCIM_BIOSString
AttributeName
A string identifying the structured element name for a BIOS attribute using the format ":" in which , does contain a colon (":"). The value of is a
copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the entity defining the , or is a registered ID that is assigned to the entity
by a recognized global authority. For DMTF defined identifiers, the is set to 'DMTF' and the is specified in the BIOS Attribute Registry.
CurrentValue An array of strings representing the current value or values of the BIOS Attribute.
InstanceID
Within the scope of the instantiating Namespace, InstanceID opaquely and uniquely identifies an instance of this class. In order to ensure
uniqueness within the NameSpace, the value of InstanceID SHOULD be constructed using the following 'preferred' algorithm: :Where and are
separated by a colon ':', and where MUST include a copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the business entity
creating/defining the InstanceID, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the business entity by a recognized global authority (this is similar to
the _ structure of Schema class names.) In addition, to ensure uniqueness, MUST NOT contain a colon (':'). When using this algorithm, the first
colon to appear in InstanceID MUST appear between and . is chosen by the business entity and SHOULD not be re-used to identify different
underlying (real-world) elements. If the 'preferred' algorithm is not used, the defining entity MUST assure that the resultant InstanceID is not re-
used across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other providers for this instance's NameSpace. For DMTF defined instances, the 'preferred'
algorithm MUST be used with the set to 'CIM'.
MaxLength
Specifies the maximum string length allowed when modifying this BIOS attribute. A value of NULL defines the maximum length is unknown. A
value of 0 defines the maximum length as 18446744073709551615, the limitation of the property definition as uint64.
StringType
Provides management applications with information defining implementation's capabilities regarding string values. A value of ASCII indicates a
plain text formatting with no tabs formating or bolds, plain text. A value of hex indicates a simple encoding of the numerals 0 to 9 and the letters
A to F and is not case sensitive. A value of unicode indicates fully multi-lingual text support. A string BIOS Attribute with value of regex is a
regular expression and the CIM_BIOSString.ValueExpression is applied to values represented and any value that is attempted to be set by
invoking SetBIOSAttribute().
Possible values are:
0 - Unknown
2 - ASCII
3 - hex
4 - unicode
5 - regex
.. - DMTF Reserved
65536..4294967295 - Vendor Reserved
DCIM_MemoryError
DeviceCreationClassName The scoping StorageExtent's CreationClassName.
DeviceID The scoping StorageExtent's DeviceID.
ElementName
A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows each instance to define a user-friendly name in addition to its key properties, identity
data, and description information.
Note: The Name property of ManagedSystemElement is also defined as a user-friendly name. But, it is often subclassed to be a Key. It is not
reasonable that the same property can convey both identity and a user-friendly name, without inconsistencies. Where Name exists and is not a
Key (such as for instances of LogicalDevice), the same information can be present in both the Name and ElementName properties.
ErrorInfo
An integer enumeration describing the type of error that occurred most recently. For example, single (value - 6) or double bit errors (7) can be
specified using this property. The values, 12-14, are undefined in the CIM Schema since in DMI, they mix the semantics of the type of error and
whether it was correctable or not. The latter is indicated in the property, CorrectableError.
Possible values are:
0 - Unknown
1 - Other
2 - OK
3 - Bad Read
4 - Parity Error
5 - Single-Bit Error
6 - Double-Bit Error
7 - Multi-Bit Error
8 - Nibble Error
9 - Checksum Error
10 - CRC Error
32768 - DIMM Disabled via Spare Activation
StartingAddress
Specifies the address of the memory error. The type of error is described by the ErrorInfo property. If the ErrorInfo property is equal to 3, "OK",
then this property has no meaning.
SystemCreationClassName The scoping System's CreationClassName.
SystemName The scoping System's Name.