Maintenance Screen Options; System Log Screen Options; Updating The Bios - Dell W11C002 Owner's Manual

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.
SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is enabled by default. Some graphics cards require that the
SERR message mechanism be disabled.
BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.
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Follow the procedure to recover BIOS from hard drive.
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Data Wipe This field allows your to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. The following is a list of devices
affected by this operation:
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BIOS Recovery This option enable you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the primary hard
drive or an external USB key.This option is enabled by default.

System Log screen options

Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available.
1 Re-start the computer.
2 Go to dell.com/support.
Data Wipe
Wipe on Next boot
BIOS recovery
BIOS recovery from the hard drive
Power on the system.
While the blue Dell logo is visible, press the F2 key to enter the System Setup.
Press the Num Lock key, and verify that the Num Lock light is on.
Press the Caps Lock key, and verify that the Caps Lock light is on.
Press the Scroll Lock key, and verify that the Scroll Lock light is on.
Press the Alt + F keys at the same time. The system will beep as the setup defaults are restored.
Press the Alt + F keys at the same time to restart the system. The changes are automatically saved.
Internal HDD
Internal SSD
Internal mSATA
Internal eMMC
WARNING: This operation will permanently delete all data from the devices.
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