Maintenance Screen Options; System Log Screen Options; Updating The Bios - Dell Latitude E7470 Owner's Manual

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.
Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices.
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 Log 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

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.
Internal HDD
Internal SDD
Internal mSATA
Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)
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