Updating The Dell Bios In Linux And Ubuntu Environments; Flashing Bios (Usb Key); System And Setup Password; Assigning A System Setup Password - Dell P137G Service Manual

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments

If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see
environment.

Flashing BIOS (USB key)

Steps
1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in
2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information see the knowledge base article
3. Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive.
4. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS update.
5. Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen.
6. Boot to the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
7. Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter.
8. The BIOS Update Utility appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update.

System and setup password

Table 22. 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.

Assigning a system setup password

Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
● A password can have up to 32 characters.
● The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
● Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
"Flashing the BIOS" to download the latest BIOS setup program file.
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.
Update the Dell BIOS in a Linux or Ubuntu
000145519 at www.dell.com/support.
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