Operation 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.

• Allows BIOS Downgrade (enabled by default)

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 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

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 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 outlet

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 nd 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.

System setup options