Maintenance; System Logs Screen Options; System Log; Updating The Bios - Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Service Manual

Maintenance

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 Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. The option are:
Allows BIOS Downgrade This option is enabled by default.
Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. The process adheres to Serial ATA
Security Erase and eMMC JEDEC Sanitize specifications. The option are:
Wipe on Next Boot This option is disabled by default.
BIOS Recovery Allows you to recover from certain computed BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the user primary
hard drive or an external USB key. When 'Enabled' is selected BIOS stores the recovery file on the user
primary hard drive.The option are:
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive This option is enabled 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.

System Log

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

Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System setup) on replacing the system board or if an update is available. Ensure that
your tabletnotebookdesktop battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
Steps
1. Restart the tabletnotebookdesktop.
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 tabletnotebookdesktop.
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