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Table 18. System logs options (continued)
Option
Power Events
SupportAssist System Resolution screen option
Table 19. SupportAssist System Resolution option
Option
Auto OS Recovery Threshold
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or when an update is available. Ensure
that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE:
To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE:
If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5. Choose the Product Type from the list.
6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer is displayed.
7. Click Get drivers, and then click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the
instructions on the screen.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, and then click
Download File.
The File Download window is displayed.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:
It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the
BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.
Description
Enables you to view and clear the System Setup (Power)
events.
Description
The Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option controls the
automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution
Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.
● OFF
● 1
● 2 —enabled by default
● 3
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