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# SetScalarValue

Sets the current scalar level value.

```
kern_return_t SetScalarValue(float in_scalar);
```

## Parameters

`in_scalar`

The scalar level value.

## Discussion

Changing the scalar level value will send a notification to the host to update the object state if successful.
The object’s work queue synchronizes access to the value.

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