Updating The Bios - Dell OptiPlex 3040M Series Owner's Manual

Option
Client Subnet Mask
Client Gateway
DNS IP Address
Domain Name
Advanced
Table 18. System Logs
Option
BIOS Events
Table 19. Advanced configurations
Option
ASPM

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.
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Description
Specifies the subnet mask address of the client. The default IP address is
255.255.255.255
Specifies the gateway address of the client. The default IP address is
255.255.255.255
Specifies the DNS IP address of the client. The default IP address is
255.255.255.255
Specifies the domain name of the client.
Allows you to turn on the Verbose mode for advanced debugging. This
option is disabled by default.
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to:
• Clear Log
• Mark all Entries
Description
Allows you to activate the state power management.
• Auto (Default)
• Disabled
• L1 Only