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
notebook battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
1 Restart the notebook.
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 notebook.
5 Choose the Product Type from the list.
6 Select your notebook model and the Product Support page of your notebook appears.
7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
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 notebook.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your notebook.
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.
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: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
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