Table 13. Virtualization Support
Option Description
Virtualization This option species 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.
Trusted Execution
This option species whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional
hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Trusted Execution Technology. This option is disabled by
default.
Table 14. 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 ashing of the system rmware to the previous versions. This option is enabled
by default.
NOTE: If this option is not selected, the ashing of the system rmware 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 les on the primary hard
drive. The option BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is selected by default.
Table 15. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to:
• Clear Log
• Mark all Entries
Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing 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.
• ClickDetect Product and follow the instructions on screen,
3 If you are unable to detect or nd the Service Tag, click the Choose from all products.
4 Choose the Products category from the list.
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