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Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive
If the system cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file using another
system and save it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.
NOTE:
You will need to use a bootable USB Flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details:
www.dell.com/support/article/sln143196/
1. Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system.
2. Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.
3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.
4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.
5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
6. The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7. Run the file by typing the full filename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.
8. The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
System and setup password
Table 43. System and setup password
Password type
System password
Setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION:
The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION:
Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE:
System and setup password feature is disabled.
Description
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to
the BIOS settings of your computer.
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System setup
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