Specifications

Option Description

This option is set to Minimal by default.

Table 28. Manageability

Option Description

USB provision This option is not selected by default.

MEBx Hotkey This option is selected by default.

Table 29. Virtualization Support

Option Description

Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware

capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology -

This option is enabled by default.

VT for Direct I/O

Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware

capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O -

This option is enabled by default.

Table 30. Maintenance

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 set by

default.

SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is set by default. Some graphics cards require

that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.

BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to the previous versions. This option is enabled

by default.

NOTE: If this option is not selected, the flashing of the system firmware to the

previous versions is blocked.

Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase the data from all the available internal storages, such as HDD, SSD,

mSATA, and eMMC. The option Wipe on Next Boot is disabled by default.

BIOS recovery Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS conditions from the recovery files on the primary hard

drive. The option BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is selected by default

Table 31. System Logs

Option Description

BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to:

• Clear Log

• Mark all Entries

Table 32. Advanced configurations

Option Description

ASPM

Allows you to activate the state power management.

• Auto (Default)

• Disabled

• L1 Only

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

System setup