System Logs; Supportassist System Resolution; Updating The Bios In Windows - Dell Vostro 5471 Owner's Manual

Table 13. Maintenance (continued)
Option
Data Wipe
Bios Recovery

System logs

Table 14. System Logs
Option
BIOS events
Thermal Events
Power Events

SupportAssist system resolution

Table 15. SupportAssit System Resolution
Option
Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
SupportAssist OS
Recovery

Updating the BIOS in Windows

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace 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.
66 System setup
Description
● Allow BIOS Downgrade
This option is set by default.
Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
● Wipe on Next Boot
This option is not set by default.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the
corrupted BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key.
BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive field should be enabled.
Always Perform Integrity Check—Performs integrity check on every boot.
Description
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
Description
The Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option controls the automatic boot flow for Support
Assist System Resolution Console and Dell OS Recovery tool.
Click one of the following options:
● OFF
● 1
● 2—Default
● 3
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)