Reference Guide

Property Description
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. <identifier>
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: <OrgID> : <LocalID> Where <LocalID> and
<OrgID> 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 above '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'.
IsReadOnly
This property specifies if the underlying system BIOS or BIOSService will not
allow the Attribute to be modified through calls tothe methods
CIM_BIOSService.SetBIOSAttribute or CIM_BIOSService.SetBIOSDefaults.
This does not mean the Attribute can not be modified through other means.
Only that the CIM interfaceis not capable of making a change.
PossibleValues
An array of strings containing possible value definitions for the Attribute. The
first element SHOULD not be NULL and there SHOULD be no NULL or empty
string elements intermixed with populated array element values. A Value of
NULL indicates an element's value is unknown.
PossibleValuesDescription
An array of free-form strings providing explanations and details behind the
entries in the CIM_BIOSEnumeration.PossibleValues array. Note that each
entry of this array is related to the entry in PossibleValues array that is located
at the same index.
DCIM_BIOSPassword
Property Description
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.
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