Dell Optimizer Version 1.2 User's Guide December 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... 4 Supported operating system.............................................................................................................................................4 Chapter 2: Install, uninstall, and upgrade Dell optimizer................................................................5 Install Dell Optimizer using DUP.......................................
1 Overview Dell Optimizer is a software application that intelligently optimizes the performance of your system by using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dell Optimizer dynamically configures your system settings to optimize the performance of your application. It improves the productivity, performance, and user experience through system usage analysis and learning.
2 Install, uninstall, and upgrade Dell optimizer Dell Optimizer is preinstalled on all supported systems. However, if you have uninstalled it and you want to use it at a later point, see the following topics: Topics: • • • • Install Dell Optimizer using DUP Uninstall Dell Optimizer Upgrade Dell Optimizer using Dell Installer Upgrade Dell Optimizer using Dell Command | Update Install Dell Optimizer using DUP If Dell Optimizer is not installed on the system: 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2.
4. Push Update preferences as a policy using System Center Configuration Manager or Workspace ONE. Dell Command | Update detects the new Dell Optimizer update, and includes it on the list of latest updates available. Each device within the fleet pulls the update that is based on the policy preferences set in Dell Command | Update.
3 Getting started with Dell Optimizer This section provides information about the general features to help you get started and manage Dell Optimizer. To launch the application, open the Windows Start menu, and search for Dell Optimizer. When you launch the application for the first time, you can view the onboarding process. The onboarding process provides information about the application.
Workload Analysis The workload analysis feature enables you to track system resource utilization for components such as processor, memory, graphics, and hard drive while you run your specific work load. To generate a workload analysis report: 1. Go to Analytics and click . The Analytics section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature by using the toggle switch. 2. Click Run report and select the report duration to generate the report. A progress bar displays the status of the report.
1. Go to Analytics and click . The Analytics section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature by using the toggle switch. 2. Click Launch report. The Reliability Monitor page of your system is displayed. 3. Review your system reliability and problem history. Applications The applications feature optimizes the performance of the application on your system. Using machine learning, Dell Optimizer learns how you use the selected applications.
Table 2. Action Icons (continued) Icon Function You can resume the application optimization process. Audio The audio feature enhances the audio functionality during your online meetings. The audio feature helps filter the background noise, stabilize volume, and prioritize preferred voice streaming during online meetings. Optimizing audio 1. Go to Audio, and click . The Audio section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature by using the toggle switch. 2.
Power The Power feature improves the battery life of your system by configuring and switching productivity on usage behaviors. It learns the battery usage on the system, and uses AI and machine learning models to apply appropriate charge policies. This feature also identifies opportunities to extend the battery run time.
● Wake On Approach—When you walk into the FOV, the system wakes from modern standby, turns on the display, and displays the Windows login screen. This feature enables faster sign-in as you approach your system. If you have set up the Windows Hello feature, the camera recognizes your face and Windows automatically unlocks your system. If you have not set up Windows Hello, you have to enter your system password to unlock your system. By default, the Wake on Approach button is enabled.
4 Administration This chapter provides details about the administrative features of Dell Optimizer. Admin is a default user profile that is created for the user who is a member of the administrator group. When you log in to Dell Optimizer as an administrator, you can access certain notable extended features such as log files, WMI providers, and CLI commands. NOTE: A system administrator should perform the tasks in this chapter.
Table 5. Installation modes (continued) Feature Normal Install Headless Mode Applications Yes Yes Audio (excluding Dell Precision Workstation or Dell Precision Rack Workstation) Yes No Power (laptops only) Yes Yes ProximitySensor (supported laptop configurations) Yes No NOTE: You cannot change the settings using GUI, CLI, or WMI after you have installed a feature using Headless Mode.
Table 6. CLI Commands for Dell Optimizer CLI Command Description /help Use this command to display the list of available arguments. /version Use this command to display the current version of Dell Optimizer. /get Use this command to display all available settings and their properties. You can combine the command with additional options for specific setting details. /configure Use this command to configure a setting, and the command must be combined with additional options for a specific setting.
Table 7. /get commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /get command Details /get -name=ProximitySensor.WalkAwayLockTimer Use this command to display details about the proximity sensor walk away lock timer state. Table 8. Configure commands for Dell Optimizer /configure command Details Supported Values /configure name= -lock= Use this command to lock the specific setting from being changed by user. True and false /configure name=Telemetry.
Table 8. Configure commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /configure command Details Supported Values /configure Use this command to configure the name=ProximitySensor.WalkAway proximity sensor walk away lock timer LockTimer -value= value. 1, 2, and 3 minutes Table 9. Application performance commands for Dell Optimizer /AppPerformance command Details /AppPerformance -listProfiles Use this command to display the list of applications that are in optimized state.
Table 10. Return codes for Dell Optimizer (continued) CLI Return Codes Condition 1 Failure 2 Reboot required 3 Failed to configure the read-only setting 4 Failed to configure licensed feature 5 Dell Optimizer service not installed 6 Dell Optimizer service is disabled 7 Dell Optimizer service is not running 8 Another instance of CLI is active 9 Another instance of GUI is active WMI Provider Dell Optimizer includes a WMI provider to configure the application settings.
Table 11. WMI provider (continued) Feature WMI Command rvice" CALL SetAttribute AttributeName="%1" Value="%2". Lock the specific settings wmic /NAMESPACE:\\root\dcim\sysman \DellOptimizer PATH DellOptimizerService.Name="DellOptimizerSe rvice" CALL LockAttribute AttributeName="%1" Locked=%2. NOTE: You cannot configure Application, Performance, Profiles, and learning using Dell Optimizer WMI Provider. You must use the do-cli.exe file.
5 Feedback 1. In the home screen, click v and select Give Feedback. The feedback page is displayed. 2. Provide your feedback on the scale of 1 to 10 for the following options: ● How satisfied you are with Dell Optimizer? ● How likely you recommend purchasing Dell systems because of Dell Optimizer? 3. Provide additional feedback, if any, and click Send my comment.
6 Frequently asked questions Topics: • • • Application Optimization FAQs Application Messages FAQs Installation FAQs Application Optimization FAQs ● Why do I see a notification or status stating a restart is required to apply optimization settings? You can decide to reboot later but the changes that are applied to your system becomes effective only after you reboot the system.
Windows starts the default services once Windows 10 restarts. Dell Optimizer windows service is configured as automatic (delayed start), which may take two minutes after Windows 10 restart. If you do not restart your system, you can check or start the Dell Optimizer service using Task Manager or the Services console. Installation FAQs ● Can I use Dell Optimizer on my non-Dell laptop or desktop? No. Dell Optimizer software is designed to only optimize the performance of a Dell system.
7 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information from your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country/region or region and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
