Quick Reference Guide

SYSCFG 27
SYSCFG for BIOS Configuration
SYSCFG uses BIOS interfaces to manipulate boot order and BIOS settings.
It configures all options available on the BIOS setup screen, including boot
order, embedded device configuration, and asset tag management.
Options for BIOS Configuration
Table 3-2 documents valid options and arguments along with a description of
their expected behavior. Options and arguments are case sensitive. All options
and predefined arguments are lowercase unless stated otherwise.
NOTE: Some of the following options or arguments might not be available on all
systems due to the BIOS version or hardware feature set. Running SYSCFG without
arguments displays only those options that are valid for your system.
--version* This option displays the version information,
current time, and date for the utility. This option
cannot be replicated.
Example:
A:>syscfg --version
syscfg version 1.X.XX AXX
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NOTE: The asterisk is not part of the command
syntax.
Table 3-1. SYSCFG General Options (continued)
Options Suboptions Valid
Arguments
Description