Background
When it comes to BIOS settings deployments, you are typically going to be at the mercy of the PC manufacturer. For most Dell shops, this isn’t a problem because Dell has created a “Client Configuration Tool Kit” (CCTK) which can be used to deploy BIOS settings en masse. Intel’s answer to this problem is “Active Management Technology” (AMT) for vPro enabled chips. If you are fortunate enough to have an environment which is comprised of these AMT capable computers, it is possible to deploy BIOS settings using SCCM or something similar, regardless of make or model.
But this post isn’t about Dell or AMT, it’s about a problem I’ve encountered when trying to deploy Lenovo BIOS settings. Continue Reading