Maintenance Screen Options; System Logs Screen Options; Updating The Bios In Windows - Dell Latitude 7480 Owner's Manual

Option Description
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: IMEI number for WWAN can be found ont the outer box or the WWAN card.

Maintenance screen options

Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices affected:
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BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
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System logs screen options

Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

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.
• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
• ClickDetect Product and follow the instructions on screen,
3 If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click the 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.
Internal SATA HDD/SSD
Internal M.2 SATA SDD
Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default
Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
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