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 pre-defined 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.
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration
Option Valid Arguments Description Applicable
Systems
--acpower on, off, last This option sets the behavior for
the system after AC power is lost.
This option specifies how the
system responds to the restoration
of AC power and is particularly
useful in systems that are turned off
using a power strip. When set to on,
the system turns on after AC is
restored. When set to off, the
system does not turn on after AC is
restored. When set to last, the
system turns on if the system was
on when AC power was lost; if the
system was off when AC power was
lost, the system remains off when
power is restored. This option is
available on all supported systems.
This value can be replicated.
Example:
A:>syscfg --acpower=on
acpower=on
All Dell
PowerEdge
systems