Complete Guide to Dell Client Configuration Toolkit (CCTK) Installation and Usage

Table of Contents:

1. Dell Client Configuration Toolkit
2. Install CCTK
3. BIOS Command-line Configuration
4. Using the Graphical User Interface
5. Error Messages

Dell Client Configuration Toolkit

Dell Client Configuration Toolkit (CCTK) is a packaged software that provides BIOS configuration capability to Dell OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision computers. You can configure the systems in two way, using Graphical User Interface or using Command Line Interface (CLI).

The tool allows a user to make BIOS configuration changes from within the operating system and does not require a reboot.

See the Dell Support Site to download CCTK. This can be found under the Systems Management section of the Drivers & Downloads site.
The filename is as follows:

Sys-Man_Application <version number>.exe

Back to Top

Install CCTK

There are several ways to install CCTK on a Windows computer.

• Install using the Dell Update Package (DUP)
• Install using the extracted installation files
• Silent Installation

Install using the (DUP).

• Double-click on the downloaded DUP and click Install to directly install CCTK.
• Run the Install shield Wizard and follow the on-screen prompts.

Install using the extracted installation files.

• Double-click the downloaded DUP.
• Specify a folder location where you want to extract the installer.
• Click OK and the files are extracted to the location you specify.
• Click View Folder to view the extracted files. The folder should contain the following installation files:

  cctk.msi

  mup.xml

  package.xml

• Double-click cctk.msi to launch and run the CCTK Install shield Wizard.

Silent Installation

During silent installation, the CCTK components are installed silently in the default folder location:

• For 32-bit computers:

  C:\Program Files\Dell\CCTK

• For 64-bit computers:

  C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\CCTK

To perform a silent installation of CCTK using the DUP:

• Launch the command prompt. Select Start and enter CMD into the search box. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys to load the Command Window.
• Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the DUP that is >CD\Program Files\Dell\CCTK
• Run the following command:

  • APP_WIN_.exe /s

To perform a silent installation of CCTK using the extracted installation files:

• Launch the Command Prompt. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the CCTK installer from DUP.
• Run the following command:

  • msiexec.exe /i cctk.msi /qn

Back to Top

BIOS Command-line Configuration

CCTK 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.

The following table documents some of the 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.

Back to Top

Using the Graphical User Interface

CCTK can be used within a user interface if preferred. A user can customize and build a BIOS package which can be exported for later distribution.

When CCTK first loads, you are presented with the main screen.




Once you select Create Package, you are presented with options for a single system package or a multi-platform package.



Select Next to continue to the Configuration stage where each BIOS value can be set per your requirements.

Back to Top

Error Messages

The CCTK utility checks your commands for correct syntax and valid input. When you enter a command, a message is displayed stating the results of the command.

In Windows, the error code file (cctkerrorcodes.txt) is provided in the installation directory.
The CCTK utility failure messages provide error codes to help diagnose why some commands do not succeed.

The following table lists some of the CCTK error codes and messages.

See Dell client configuration toolkit (CCTK) error codes to view the full list of Error Messages.

Back to Top

Recommended Articles

Here are some recommended articles related to this topic that might be of interest to you.

• Configuring the BIOS using the Dell Client Configuration Utility (DCCU)
• Using Dell Command Configure to Set The Asset Tag Information of Your Dell Computer