Dell Command | Configure Version 4.12.0 User's Guide

Configuring the primarybatterycfg option

NOTE:The Primarybatterycfg option is not compatible with ARM64-bit systems.

You can configure the primary battery charging mode using the primarybatterycfg option from the Power and Performance Management category.

To configure the primary battery charging option:

  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 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 primarybatterycfg option row, click View/Change in the Value to set column.
    The Primary Battery screen is displayed.
  4. Select the mode to charge the battery in the Primary Battery screen.
    • Standard Charge—Charges the battery over a longer period of time.
    • Express Charge—Charges the battery using the express charging algorithm, Dell's fast charging technology.
    • AC Use—Charges the battery while plugged-in.
    • 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.
    NOTE:If you have selected Custom Charge, then specify the Start Charging (50 – 95 %) and Stop Charging (55 – 100 %) values.
  5. Click OK.
  6. To apply the modifications, export the configuration in , ini or .exe format. See, Exporting the BIOS configuration.

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