System logs
Table 40. System Logs
Option
Description
BIOS Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the BIOS event log.
Clear BIOS Event Log
The options are:
•
Keep
- This option is enabled by default.
•
Clear
Thermal Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the Thermal event log.
Clear Thermal Event Log
The options are:
•
Keep
- This option is enabled by default.
•
Clear
Power Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the Power event log.
Clear Power Event Log
The options are:
•
Keep
- This option is enabled by default.
•
Clear
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 before initiating a BIOS update.
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.
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