Predefined IDFs and containers
-- only globally available for all devices (Options > Advanced options) --
By predefining certain configuration parameters of the Device Configuration > Firmware, you specify values to be used by operational administrators. For example, you can restrict the selection of valid image files.
Note:
To use these functions effectively, configure the relevant object rights in the administrator policies.For further information, see Protecting firmware configuration.
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To create a new list entry, click Add and then edit the new entry.The spelling of your entry must correspond to the existing file and path names. Note the following:
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File and path names are case-sensitive.
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Do not use spaces.
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Specify file names with their extensions such as
.idf
| Section | Option | Description |
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| Predefined IDFs | Image name | Name of an image file (IDF) that if marked as valid can be selected in the firmware configuration under Image file |
Example: recovery_x.idf |
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| Used shows the number of devices using the image | ||
| Assigned shows the number of devices to which the image has been assigned | ||
| Predefined paths | Path name | Container path for software packages and images, which can be selected in the firmware configuration under Path if marked as valid |
Example: elias/UC_RC6_X64 |
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| Predefined UEFI files | UEFI file | Name of a .udf file that if marked as valid can be selected in the firmware configuration under UEFI file |
| A UEFI file is needed to update a device's UEFI firmware with the appropriate binary data. | ||
Example: uefi.udf |
The Valid option allows you to specify for each defined entry whether it is displayed in the Firmware dialog.