- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Introduction to Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- System requirements and prerequisites for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Download and installation steps for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Getting started with Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Importing Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Navigating using the Windows PowerShell console
- Supported cmdlets in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Custom functions in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Parameters supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Configuring attributes using Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Features supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Using the AutoOn feature
- Using the AdvanceBatteryChargeConfiguration feature
- Using the PrimaryBattChargeCfg feature
- Using the PeakShiftDayConfiguration feature
- Using the Keyboard Backlight Color feature
- Using the BootSequence feature
- Using the BIOS password feature
- Using the HardDisk Drive password feature
- Using TpmSecurity feature
- Using ForcedNetworkFlag feature
- Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
- Setting up Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0 in Windows Preinstallation Environment
- Accessing help for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Frequently asked questions for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Troubleshooting scenarios for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
- Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site
Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.8.0 User's Guide
Frequently asked questions for Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.8.0
What is the PowerShell Gallery?
Microsoft hosts the PowerShell Gallery, a public repository. You can download and install Dell Command | PowerShell Provider from here. See Downloading Dell Command | PowerShell Provider module from Microsoft Gallery.How can I confirm if the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider module is installed in my system?
After downloading, run the following cmdlet within the Windows PowerShell console:Get-Module –ListAvailable
If you find DellBIOSProvider, you have successfully installed the Dell Command |PowerShell Provider module in your system. Then you can import the module and get started. See Importing Dell Command | PowerShell Provider.
What are the prerequisites for downloading the module from a PowerShell Gallery?
- Supported PowerShell version: 5.0 and later.
- PowerShell get package manager: nuget-anycpu.exe.
Can I import the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider module from a shared location?
Yes, Dell Command | PowerShell Provider can be imported from a shared location by enabling this feature:- Go to C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0.
- Edit the powershell_ise.exe.config file as shown below:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<configuration>
<startup useLegacyV2RuntimeActivationPolicy="true">
<supportedRuntime version="v4.0" />
</startup>
<runtime>
<loadFromRemoteSources enabled=”true”/>
</runtime>
</configuration>
How can I get possible values for a particular attribute?
To get the possible values for a particular attribute, run the following command:Get-Item -Path <path to attribute> | Select PossibleValues
What can I do using Dell Command | PowerShell Provider?
You can configure the BIOS settings of your system using Dell Command | PowerShell Provider. See Introduction.Can I use Dell Command | PowerShell Provider in non-Windows Dell client systems?
No, Dell Command | PowerShell Provider can be used only on systems running Windows PowerShell console, and cannot be used on a non-Windows Dell client system.How can I get the list of all supported attributes?
Run the following command, after you have imported the module, to get the list of all supported attributes:Get-DellBiosSettings
From where can I download Dell Command | PowerShell Provider?
You can download Dell Command | PowerShell Provider from the Dell support site or from Microsoft Gallery. See Downloading Dell Command | PowerShell Provider.How can I clear TPM?
The TPM feature can be cleared only from the BIOS setup screen. In the BIOS setup screen, click Security, and then click TPMSecurity. Select the Clear option and restart the system to apply the changes.How can I disable the Secure Boot feature?
The Secure Boot feature can be disabled only from the BIOS setup screen. In the BIOS setup screen, click Secure Boot, and then click Secure Boot Enable. Select the Disabled option to disable the Secure Boot feature. Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
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