System Log Screen Options; Updating The Bios In Windows; System And Setup Password - Dell Precision 3520 Owner's Manual

Option Description
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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 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
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
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.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7 Click Find it myself.
8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.
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.
NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS
from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.

System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
72 System setup options
Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)
BIOS Auto-Recovery
Always perform Integrity Check