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System logs
Table 29. System Logs
Option
BIOS events
Advanced configuration
Table 30. Advanced configuration
Option
ASPM
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.
2
Go to Dell.com/support.
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Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
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Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3
If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click 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.
28
System setup
Description
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Description
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
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Auto (default) - There is handshaking between the device and PCI Express hub to determine the
best ASPM mode supported by the device
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Disabled - ASPM power management is turned off at all time
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L1 Only - ASPM power management is set to use L1
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