Option Description
Virtualization is set to Enable Intel Virtualization Technology. By default, this option is enabled.
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.
VT for Direct I/O is set to Enable VT for Direct I/O. By default, this option is enabled.
Table 33. Maintenance
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your system.
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.
SERR Messages Allows you to control the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some
graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.
BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control the flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. By default, this
option is enabled.
Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. By default, this option is
enabled.
Table 34. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log by enabling the Clear Log option.
Updating the BIOS
Prerequisites
Dell recommends you to update your BIOS (System Setup), when replacing the system board.
Steps
1 Restart the system.
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 find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4 If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the product category of your system.
5 Choose the Product Type from the list.
6 Select your system model and the product support page of your system 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 file and click Download File.
You can also analyze the drivers that 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 file on your system.
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