Updating The Bios In Windows - Dell ChengMing 3980 Setup And Specifications

Option
Data Wipe
BIOS recovery
First Power On Date
Table 28. System Logs
Option
BIOS Events
Table 29. Advanced configurations
Option
ASPM
Table 30. SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Auto OS Recovery Threshold
SupportAssist OS Recovery

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.
• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
• 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
22 System setup
Description
NOTE: If this option is not selected, the flashing of the system firmware to the previous
versions is blocked.
The option is disabled by default
Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS conditions from the recovery files on the primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
This option lets you set ownership date. The option is disabled by default
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to:
• Clear Log
• Mark all Entries
Description
• Auto (default)
• Disabled
• L1 only
Description
Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
• Off
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Enabled by default)