HDD Password Setting
Allows you to select the hard drive that you wish to
password protect
Password Change
Allows you to restrict any change in password
(Default: Permitted)
Password Bypass
Allows you to set or disable the password bypass
(Default: Disabled)
HDD Protection
Enable or disable HDD protection
Exit
This section allows you to save, discard and load default settings before exiting from Setup Utility.
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.
Re-start 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.
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
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
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