Dell Command Configure Version 4.6 User's Guide
Summary
User guide for Dell Command Configure Version 4.6, a BIOS and firmware configuration management tool that enables 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 4.6 User's Guide
October 2021 Rev. A01
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Dell Command | Configure Version 4.6 User's Guide October 2021 Rev. A01
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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 4.6..............................................................5 What’s new in this release.................................................
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Deleting log details...................................................................................................................................................... Providing feedback on Dell Co...
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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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Other documents you may need In addition to this guide, you can access the following documents at dell.com/support: The Dell Command | Configure Installation Guide provides information about installin...
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Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table (WSMT) Compliance for Dell Command | Configure 4.6 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 4.6 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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Configuration options You can customize the BIOS settings and create a configuration package using the available configuration options that are described in the following table: Table 2. Configuration...
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Configuring the setup, system, and hard disk drive passwords You can set or change the setup password (setuppwd) also known as BIOS password, the system password (syspwd), and the hard disk drive pass...
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NOTE: To open a saved package, click Open a Saved Package, browse to the file location, and then click Open. 2. Click Edit, or double-click the option. 3. In the autoon option row, click View/Change i...
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Table 3. BIOSConnect Profiles Profile Data field Description Connection Profile NA This feature displays and configures the BIOSConnect connection interface. Preferred Interface Displays the preferred...
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Table 3. BIOSConnect Profiles (continued) Profile Data field Description Select Certificate Allows you to import the certificate to connect the URL over https. Response Format Displays the format in w...
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Create Multiplatform Package Create Local System Package Open a Dell Recommended Package Open a Saved Package NOTE: To open a saved package, click Open a Saved Package, browse to the file location, an...
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NOTE: If you select the same Device Type and Device Instance in the Boot Order Type for UEFI or Legacy, and then the following warning message "Remove the duplicate entry from the input list.&quo...
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faster. You can configure the days and the work period during which the battery has to be charged. To enable advanced battery charging, provide the day, start time, and the duration of charging (optim...
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NOTE: The system adjusts the value in the drop-down list to meet the following criteria: Operate only on battery time should be less than or equal to the time specified for Operate only on AC. Operate...
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You can select and enable multiple colors at a time. If you select None, no color will be enabled. You cannot select other colors if you have selected the option None. 5. Select the color that you wan...
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BIOS option validation You can validate the options of a BIOS package against the configuration of the host system using the Validate option. You can validate the settings of a multiplatform package, ...
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NOTE: Encryption passphrase must contain the following: 8-32 characters 1 uppercase letter 1 lowercase letter 1 special character 1 numeric character NOTE: If the Show Passphrase option on the Encrypt...
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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 run SCE from a read-only location without providing /nolog, then SCE fails to run. To apply SCE on Windows PE, extract SCE from a system running the Window operating system using the /e option....
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Troubleshooting scenarios in Dell Command | Configure 4.6 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 4.6
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 27 |
| File Size | 421.37 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I configure BIOS using Dell Command | Configure on Windows PE?
Extract SCE contents to a folder, copy it to a system location, and run applyconfig.bat with the /logfile switch.
How do I provide a password when applying a configuration script?
Use the --valsetuppwd or --valsyspwd flags followed by the password value in the command line.
What is Dell Command | Configure Version 4.6 used for?
It is used to configure BIOS settings and manage system configurations via a user interface.