Updating The Bios; Jumper Settings - Dell Precision Workstation T1650 Owner's Manual

Option
SERR Messages
Table 10. System Logs
Option
BIOS events

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For
notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:
NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer.
NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer.
a) Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
b) Click Submit and proceed to step 5.
4. If you do not have your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following:
a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
b) Choose from My Products and Services List
c) Choose from a list of all Dell products
5. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
6. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
7. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download
Now.
The File Download window appears.
8. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
9. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings allow you to reset the BIOS/system password or reset the real-time clock. To identify the type of
jumper, see System Board Components. The following table displays the jumper settings for PSWD and RTCRST
jumpers.
Table 11. Jumper Settings
Jumper
PSWD
40
Description
Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some
graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
• Clear Log
Setting
Default
Description
Password features are enabled