Dell EMC Precision 5540, Setup And Specifications Manual

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Table 23. Boot(continued)
Option Description
SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold: Controls the automatic boot flow for
SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.
Setting 2 default
Table 24. Exit
Option Description
Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save the changes you made.
Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to discard the changes you made.
Restore Defaults Allows you to restore the default options.
Discard Changes Allows you to discard the changes you made.
Save Changes Allows you to save the changes you made.
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 find 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 file 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 file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
System and setup password
Table 25. System and setup password
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.
22 System Setup