Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take
effect until you restart the system.
Keys
Navigation
Up arrow
Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow
Moves to the next field.
Enter
Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar
Expands or collapses a drop
‐
down list, if applicable.
Tab
Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
Esc
Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the
main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes
and restarts the system.
F1
Displays the System Setup help file.
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing 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
1.
Restart the computer.
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 computer.
5.
Choose the
Product Type
from the list.
6.
Select your computer model and the
Product Support
page of your computer 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 which drivers 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.
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