User Manual
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. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option Wipe on Next boot is not
enabled by default. The following is the list of devices aected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• 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
• BIOS Auto-Recovery
• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
System logs 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. Ensure that your
tabletnotebookdesktop battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
1 Restart the tabletnotebookdesktop.
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 tabletnotebookdesktop.
5 Choose the Product Type from the list.
6 Select your tabletnotebookdesktop model and the Product Support page of your tabletnotebookdesktop appears.
7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
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