Option Description
BIOS Recovery Allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover le on the user primary hard drive or
an external USB key. Enabled by default.
First Power On Date This option lets you set Ownership date. This option is disabled by default.
System Log screen options
Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
SupportAssist System Resolution screen options
Option Description
Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
Allows you to control the automatic boot ow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
• O
• 1
• 2 (Enabled by default)
• 3
SupportAssist OS
Recovery
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)
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
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.
• Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3 If you are unable to detect or nd the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
4 Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE
: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page
5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7 Click Find it myself.
8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9 Identify the latest BIOS le and click Download.
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.
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