User's Manual

System logs

Table 36. System Logs

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.

SupportAssist system resolution

Table 37. SupportAssit System Resolution

Option Description

Auto OS Recovery

Threshold

The Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option controls the automatic boot flow for Support Assist

System Resolution Console and Dell OS Recovery tool.

Click one of the following options:

• OFF

• 1

• 2—enabled by default

• 3

SupportAssist OS

Recovery

Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default). By default, this option is

enabled.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available. For laptops,

ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power before initiating a BIOS update.

NOTE:

If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the

BIOS update is completed.

1. Restart the computer.

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

• Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.

3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.

4. Choose the Products category from the list.

NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.

5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.

The Drivers and Downloads section opens.

7. Click Find it myself.

8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.

9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.

10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.