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.
10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11 Click Save to save the le on your computer.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS
from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 rst and then install version 7.0.
Jumper settings
To change a jumper setting, pull the plug o its pin(s) and carefully t it down onto the pin(s) indicated on the system board.
Table 17. Jumper settings
Jumper Setting Description
PSWD Default
Short: Default
Open: Clear Password
RTCRST Default
Open: Default
Short: Real-time clock reset. Can be used for troubleshooting
SERVICE_MODE Default
Open: Default
Short: ME disable
System and setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password type
Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only
when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.
NOTE
: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are deleted and you need not
provide the system password to log on to the computer.
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