Option
Description
This option is set by default.
Bios Recovery
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive
—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS
from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key.
BIOS Auto-Recovery
— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
First Power On Date
Allows you the set Ownership date. The option
Set Ownership Date
is not set by default.
System logs
Table 31. System Logs
Option
Description
BIOS events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Advanced configuration
Table 32. Advanced configuration
Option
Description
ASPM
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
•
Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the
best ASPM mode supported by the device
•
Disabled - ASPM power management is turned off at all time
•
L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1
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.
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System setup
