Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration Version 3.3 for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager User's Guide

Adding a new attribute

1. In the BIOS Configuration screen, select Create a New Profile or Edit an Existing Profile, and click Browse to browse for the profile.
2. In the BIOS Attributes tab, click Add Attribute.
3. In Custom Attribute Editor, enter the attribute name in the Attribute Name field. A value in this field is mandatory.
4. Select the type of attribute that you want to add from the Attribute Type drop-down list. Attributes are of three types:
   • Enum Attribute — displays a combo box with multiple values. At least one value should be selected.
   • Text Attribute — displays a field with text values. This field can be empty.
   • Numeric Attribute — displays a field with integer values. This field cannot be empty.
5. Enter the values of the attributes based on the type of attribute that you select. Let us assume that you have selected the attribute type Enum Attribute.
   • To add a value, enter the value of the enumeration attribute in the Possible Value field, and click Add.
   • To update the value of the attribute, select the value that you want to update, make the necessary changes in the Possible Values field, and click Update.
   • To delete a value, select the value and click Delete. A dialog box appears asking for confirmation. Click Yes to delete the value.
6. Click OK to close the Custom Attribute Editor and go back to the BIOS Attributes tab.