Updating The Bios - Dell Latitude E7440 Owner's Manual

Option
Table 12. Maintenance
Option
Service Tag
Asset Tag
Table 13. System Logs
Option
BIOS events
Thermal Events
Power 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
laptops, 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. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
5. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
6. Choose the Product Type from the list.
7. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
8. Click Drivers & Downloads.
9. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
10. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
11. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download
File.
Description
• WWAN
• Bluetooth
• WLAN/WiGig
All options are enabled by default.
Description
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This
option is not set by default.
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
• Clear Log
Displays the thermal event log and allows you to clear the log.
• Clear Log
Displays the power event log and allows you to clear the log.
• Clear Log
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