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Maintenance screen options
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade This controls ashing of the system rmware to previous revisions.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of devices
aected:
Internal HDD
Internal SDD
Internal mSATA
Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery This eld allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover le on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)
System Log screen options
Option
Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that
your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet
1 Restart the computer.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE
: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot nd your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on
screen.
4 If you are unable to locate or nd the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5 Choose the Product Type from the list.
6 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8 On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9 Identify the latest BIOS le and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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