Option
Description
● Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
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:
● Internal SATA HDD/SSD
● Internal M.2 SATA SDD
● Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
● Internal eMMC
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.
● BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default
● BIOS Auto-Recovery
● Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
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.
SupportAssist system resolution
Option
Description
Auto OS
The Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist
Recovery
System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.
Threshold
● OFF
● 1
● 2 (default)
● 3
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
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
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System setup options