Updating The Bios In Windows - Dell ChengMing 3977 Tower Owner's Manual

Option
Table 12. Virtualization Support
Option
Virtualization
Table 13. Maintenance
Option
Service Tag
Asset Tag
BIOS Downgrade
BIOS recovery
Table 14. System Logs
Option
BIOS Events
Table 15. SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Auto OS Recovery Threshold
SupportAssist OS Recovery

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
Description
• Auto — This allows the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the
operating system supports Simple Boot Flag).
This option is set to Thorough by default.
Description
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology -
This option is disabled by default.
Description
Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by
default.
Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to the previous versions. This option is enabled
by default.
NOTE: If this option is not selected, the flashing of the system firmware to the previous
versions is blocked.
Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS conditions from the recovery files on the primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to:
• Clear Log
• Mark all Entries
Description
Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
• Off
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)
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