Dell Command Configure Version 4.4 User's Guide
Summary
User guide for Dell Command Configure Version 4.4, a BIOS and firmware configuration management tool enabling IT administrators to manage BIOS settings on Dell client systems running Windows and Linux. Covers the graphical user interface, command-line interface, configuration file management, BIOS setting enumeration and modification, Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table (WSMT) compliance, and packaging of configuration profiles for mass deployment. Supports creating, exporting, and importing configuration files for Dell OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision systems. Designed for enterprise IT administrators managing large fleets of Dell client devices.
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Dell Command | Configure Version 4.4 User's Guide
December 2020 Rev. A00
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Dell Command | Configure Version 4.4 User's Guide December 2020 Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Dell Command | Configure 4.4..............................................................5 What’s new in this release.................................................
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Providing feedback on Dell Command | Configure ............................................................................................. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting scenarios in Dell Command | Conf...
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Introduction to Dell Command | Configure Dell Command | Configure is a software package that provides BIOS configuration capability for Dell client systems. IT administrators can use this tool to conf...
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-- PCIe Bifurcation -- HTTPs Boot -- HTTPs Boot Mode Other documents you may need In addition to this guide, you can access the following documents at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals: The Dell ...
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Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table (WSMT) Compliance for Dell Command | Configure 4.4 The Windows (SMM) Security Mitigations Table contains information about the ACPI table that was created for th...
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Using user interface for Dell Command | Configure 4.4 Dell Command | Configure Graphical User Interface (Dell Command | Configure user interface) displays all BIOS configurations that are supported by...
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Table 1. Files and folders of Dell Command | Configure Files/Folders Description Dell Command | Configure Allows access to the Dell Command | Configure command prompt. Command Prompt Dell Command | Co...
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NOTE: If you do not want to export an option, and then clear the Apply Settings check box. NOTE: If the option accepts the string as an input, and then it is not required to add an escape sequence to ...
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Table 2. Configuration options (continued) Options Description have made the preferred modifications, click Save to save the changes, or click Cancel to return to the previous configuration. NOTE: If ...
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NOTE: The setup and system passwords must contain a minimum of four characters. 2. Type the same password in the Confirm Password text box to confirm the password. If both the entries match, then a gr...
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6. To apply the modifications, export the configuration in, ini or .exe format. See, Exporting the BIOS configuration. Configuring the bootorder option You can configure the boot order of a client sys...
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Table 3. Options on the boot order screen (continued) Options Description NOTE: You can view this option if the boot order screen is in Edit mode. Adding a new device to the boot order To add a new de...
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Auto Charge — Charges the battery based on a periodic evaluation of battery usage to deliver the best balance capacity. Custom Charge — The battery charging starts and stops based on user settings. NO...
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NOTE: To open a saved package, click Open a Saved Package, browse to the file location and click Open. 2. Click Edit, or double-click the option. 3. In the peakshiftcfg option row, click View/Change i...
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To configure the keyboard backlight color: 1. Click the required option: Create Multiplatform Package Create Local System Package Open a Dell Recommended Package Open a Saved Package NOTE: To open a s...
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Threshold, and Delete. The system displays the details of the available probes. You cannot edit the Type and Index fields of the listed probes. If you are setting the non-critical threshold values for...
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NOTE: To display and configure the options on the user interface, double-click the CCTK file. Shell script—The shell script is generated at the location where the SCE file is exported, and contains th...
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Target system configuration You can apply the exported INI, CCTK, SCE, and shell script files to configure the target client systems. Related Links: Applying a INI or CCTK file Applying a shell script...
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If you have configured a setup or system password on the target system, and while exporting SCE, if you have not provided the same password in the Setup, System, or Hard Disk Drive Password screen, th...
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Troubleshooting scenarios in Dell Command | Configure 4.4 Running Dell Command | Configure displays error messages If you get the error message, Required BIOS interface not found or HAPI load error. a...
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1. If not set, set the BIOS password on the system. Type: cctk --setuppwd=<new-BIOS-password> 2. If not enabled, enable TPM. by typing the following command: cctk --tpm=on 3. Reboot the system. ...
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4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. Troubleshooting scenarios in Dell Command | Configure 4.4
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 399.45 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I export configuration files on Windows?
Run the Sce.exe /e=<folder_path> command to extract contents to a folder.
How do I apply configuration on a system with a password?
Use applyconfig.bat with the --valsetuppwd or --valsyspwd flags followed by the password.
How do I run Dell Command | Configure on Linux?
Access the application from within the Linux operating system environment.
What are the document availability options?
Access documents from the Dell EMC support site or find contact info on your purchase invoice.