Glossary
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... hard drive. As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. Baseboard management controller. BTU - Common Information Model describes the management ...for enabling the operating system to a system, usually by the DMTF. Celsius. A standard interface for communications between the components of data or instructions for security ... Standards Institute. bus - The primary organization for developing technology standards in the U.S. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking ...
... hard drive. As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. Baseboard management controller. BTU - Common Information Model describes the management ...for enabling the operating system to a system, usually by the DMTF. Celsius. A standard interface for communications between the components of data or instructions for security ... Standards Institute. bus - The primary organization for developing technology standards in the U.S. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking ...
Glossary
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... 9-pin connector that transfers data one that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to identify it when you turn off your system. Secure digital flash memory card. Second(s). R-DIMM -...- Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to its contents even after you call Dell for program instructions and data. The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support...., and RAID 50. RAM - A network architecture that you turn off your system's boot routine and the POST. RAID - System event log. Redundant array of code in ROM...
... 9-pin connector that transfers data one that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to identify it when you turn off your system. Secure digital flash memory card. Second(s). R-DIMM -...- Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to its contents even after you call Dell for program instructions and data. The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support...., and RAID 50. RAM - A network architecture that you turn off your system's boot routine and the POST. RAID - System event log. Redundant array of code in ROM...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage system security Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to manage your operating system from the BIOS boot mode. You must be UEFI-compatible (for installing your...
... remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage system security Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to manage your operating system from the BIOS boot mode. You must be UEFI-compatible (for installing your...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 101- See "PCI IRQ Assignments Screen" on page 68. Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. Option SATA Settings Boot Settings Integrated Devices PCI IRQ Assignment Serial Communication Embedded Server Management Power Management System Security Keyboard NumLock (On default) Description Displays a screen to configure the system password and...
... 101- See "PCI IRQ Assignments Screen" on page 68. Displays a screen to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports. Option SATA Settings Boot Settings Integrated Devices PCI IRQ Assignment Serial Communication Embedded Server Management Power Management System Security Keyboard NumLock (On default) Description Displays a screen to configure the system password and...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...is assigned and this field is enabled to default settings. When set to Off. 70 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager The No Change state initiates no action. System Security Screen Option System Password Setup Password Password Status (Unlocked default) TPM Security (Off default) TPM Activation (No...reported to the operating system. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is disabled. See "Using the System Password" on page 75 for the TPM are preserved). If On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the TPM during POST. The ...
...is assigned and this field is enabled to default settings. When set to Off. 70 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager The No Change state initiates no action. System Security Screen Option System Password Setup Password Password Status (Unlocked default) TPM Security (Off default) TPM Activation (No...reported to the operating system. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is disabled. See "Using the System Password" on page 75 for the TPM are preserved). If On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the TPM during POST. The ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...Pressing this option. Determines when the system restarts after power is restored. Options are cleared. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is restored. Enables or disables the NMI feature. Determines how the system reacts when power is set to Off. When Disabled, the button can turn on ...If set to Yes, all encryption keys in data loss if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71 CAUTION: Use the NMI button only if directed to view the current AC Recovery Delay. Allows the user to do so by ...
...Pressing this option. Determines when the system restarts after power is restored. Options are cleared. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is restored. Enables or disables the NMI feature. Determines how the system reacts when power is set to Off. When Disabled, the button can turn on ...If set to Yes, all encryption keys in data loss if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71 CAUTION: Use the NMI button only if directed to view the current AC Recovery Delay. Allows the user to do so by ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of the boot option list. Change Boot Order Changes the order of security for the data on your system if the system is shipped without rebooting. Restarts the ...Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option. Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without rebooting. UEFI Boot Settings Screen Option Description Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option. Enable/Disable Boot Option Disables and enables a boot option in the boot option list. One-Time Boot From File Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot...
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of the boot option list. Change Boot Order Changes the order of security for the data on your system if the system is shipped without rebooting. Restarts the ...Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option. Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without rebooting. UEFI Boot Settings Screen Option Description Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option. Enable/Disable Boot Option Disables and enables a boot option in the boot option list. One-Time Boot From File Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...entered. NOTE: Password protection does not take effect or continue working. To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Type your password. To disable the password security: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Type your system from unauthorized... changes. 76 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager If an incorrect system password is Locked, type the password and press when prompted at reboot. You have the option to leave the password security enabled or to protect your password and press . 6 Either...
...entered. NOTE: Password protection does not take effect or continue working. To leave the password security enabled: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Type your password. To disable the password security: 1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2 Type your system from unauthorized... changes. 76 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager If an incorrect system password is Locked, type the password and press when prompted at reboot. You have the option to leave the password security enabled or to protect your password and press . 6 Either...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...page 77. The password assignment is not required). When you to Enabled. NOTE: The setup password can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 77 The system prompts you verify the password, the Setup ... As you for the setup password. Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately...
...page 77. The password assignment is not required). When you to Enabled. NOTE: The setup password can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 77 The system prompts you verify the password, the Setup ... As you for the setup password. Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. Press twice to access the setup password window. NOTE: You can ...Setup options. Operating With a Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is Enabled, you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Certain platform configurations may ...
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. Press twice to access the setup password window. NOTE: You can ...Setup options. Operating With a Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is Enabled, you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 78 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: Certain platform configurations may ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the product. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...USB Port option in your system can be enabled by a certified service technician. See Figure 3-14. 5 Close the system. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on the control panel board. 5... You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.
...boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with the product. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell...USB Port option in your system can be enabled by a certified service technician. See Figure 3-14. 5 Close the system. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on the control panel board. 5... You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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If the problem is securely connected to the optical drive and to the drive. 9 Close the system. Read..., or as authorized in your warranty. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 195. See "Optical Drive" on page 85. 10 Reconnect the system to servicing that is... not authorized by Dell is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 181. 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals,...Setup program and ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled.
If the problem is securely connected to the optical drive and to the drive. 9 Close the system. Read..., or as authorized in your warranty. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 195. See "Optical Drive" on page 85. 10 Reconnect the system to servicing that is... not authorized by Dell is not resolved, see "Getting Help" on page 181. 5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals,...Setup program and ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are enabled.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" on the system board. 4 Close the system. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the password jumper. CAUTION: See "Protecting... Install the jumper plug on the system. Disabling a Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next ...
... using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" on the system board. 4 Close the system. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the password jumper. CAUTION: See "Protecting... Install the jumper plug on the system. Disabling a Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next ...