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......34 System Board Layout...36 Installing The System Board...37 3 System Setup...39 Boot Sequence...39 Navigation Keys...39 System Setup Options...40 Updating the BIOS ...47 Jumper Settings...48 System and Setup Password...48 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 48 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 51 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 53 Power LED Diagnostics...53 Beep Code...54 Error Messages...54 6 Specifications...57 7 Contacting Dell ...65
......34 System Board Layout...36 Installing The System Board...37 3 System Setup...39 Boot Sequence...39 Navigation Keys...39 System Setup Options...40 Updating the BIOS ...47 Jumper Settings...48 System and Setup Password...48 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 48 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 51 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 53 Power LED Diagnostics...53 Beep Code...54 Error Messages...54 6 Specifications...57 7 Contacting Dell ...65
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... configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system. Navigation Keys ... order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you make are : • Removable Drive (if available) • STXXXX Drive NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. •...
... configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system. Navigation Keys ... order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you make are : • Removable Drive (if available) • STXXXX Drive NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. •...
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... computer attempts to the system date and time takes effect immediately. 40 General Option System Information Description Displays the following information: • System Information - Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2 , SATA-3, LOM...
... computer attempts to the system date and time takes effect immediately. 40 General Option System Information Description Displays the following information: • System Information - Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2 , SATA-3, LOM...
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...; Enable Rear Dual USB 2.0 Ports • Enable Rear Dual USB 3.0 Ports • Enable Front USB Ports NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. 42 The drive does not have a password set by default. • Enter the old...
...; Enable Rear Dual USB 2.0 Ports • Enable Rear Dual USB 3.0 Ports • Enable Front USB Ports NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. 42 The drive does not have a password set by default. • Enter the old...
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... always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when powered on restarts (warm boots). Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - Allows you access the Option Read Only Memory (OROM) configuration screens via the hotkey. TPM Security - Allows you to ... Lockout Description • Admin Password Min • Admin Password Max • System Password Min • System Password Max Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - User may be present.
... always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when powered on restarts (warm boots). Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - Allows you access the Option Read Only Memory (OROM) configuration screens via the hotkey. TPM Security - Allows you to ... Lockout Description • Admin Password Min • Admin Password Max • System Password Min • System Password Max Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - User may be present.
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... hardware capabilities provided by a special LAN signal. NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed. This option allows you block entering to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu -
... hardware capabilities provided by a special LAN signal. NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed. This option allows you block entering to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu -
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... or Express Service Code and click Submit. If you have your computer. 9. click Download Now. b) Click Submit and proceed to update your BIOS (system setup), on your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following: a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for ... with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is available on your computer. Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Specifies the subnet mask of your computer. 47 System Logs Option BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the ...
... or Express Service Code and click Submit. If you have your computer. 9. click Download Now. b) Click Submit and proceed to update your BIOS (system setup), on your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following: a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for ... with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is available on your computer. Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Specifies the subnet mask of your computer. 47 System Logs Option BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the ...
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... 2 Real-time clock reset. In the System Security screen, verify that you need not provide the system password to log on to the BIOS settings of security for troubleshooting. Only the following table displays the system board jumper settings. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on or... jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on the screen. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Jumper Settings To change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password...
... 2 Real-time clock reset. In the System Security screen, verify that you need not provide the system password to log on to the BIOS settings of security for troubleshooting. Only the following table displays the system board jumper settings. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on or... jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on the screen. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Jumper Settings To change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password...
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... the System Setup) before attempting to save the changes. 6. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press or . In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Disabling a System Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. A message prompts...
... the System Setup) before attempting to save the changes. 6. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press or . In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Disabling a System Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. A message prompts...
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...the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The diagnostics starts running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. If you are displayed. Power-on ...: Use the system diagnostics to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. The ePSA is launched by the BIOS internally. Using this program with the BIOS and is embedded with other computers may cause invalid results or error...
...the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The diagnostics starts running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. If you are displayed. Power-on ...: Use the system diagnostics to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. The ePSA is launched by the BIOS internally. Using this program with the BIOS and is embedded with other computers may cause invalid results or error...
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... Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell battery failure corrupt BIOS CPU configuration failure or CPU failure memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error possible system board resource and/or hardware failure 53...
... Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell battery failure corrupt BIOS CPU configuration failure or CPU failure memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error possible system board resource and/or hardware failure 53...
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...resolving this support technician problem, please note this The computer failed to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. Attachment failed to respond The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send ...beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is installed. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message Description...
...resolving this support technician problem, please note this The computer failed to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. Attachment failed to respond The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send ...beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is installed. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message Description...
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... full-height card up to one low-profile card none none Network Feature Integrated Table 19. System Information Feature System Chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Table 20.
... full-height card up to one low-profile card none none Network Feature Integrated Table 19. System Information Feature System Chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Table 20.
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......30 System Board Components...33 Installing the System Board...33 3 System Setup...35 Boot Sequence...35 Navigation Keys...35 System Setup Options...36 Updating the BIOS ...43 Jumper Settings...44 System and Setup Password...44 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 44 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 47 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 49 Power LED Diagnostics...49 Beep Code...50 Error Messages...50 6 Specifications...53 7 Contacting Dell ...61
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During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key The one-time ...; View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1.
During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key The one-time ...; View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1.
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... NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in the field. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3,and SLOT4...
... NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in the field. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3,and SLOT4...
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...; Enable Rear Dual USB 2.0 Ports • Enable Rear Dual USB 3.0 Ports • Enable Front USB Ports NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. 38 This option is enabled by default. This option is disabled by default. •...
...; Enable Rear Dual USB 2.0 Ports • Enable Rear Dual USB 3.0 Ports • Enable Front USB Ports NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. 38 This option is enabled by default. This option is disabled by default. •...
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... mode of the optional Computrace Service from the off state (a cold boot). Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This option is disabled by default. User can not enter the OROM configuration screens via the ...8226; Disable • Activate Allows you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system is set . Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - NOTE: Activation, deactivation, and clear options are set . • Enable Admin ...
... mode of the optional Computrace Service from the off state (a cold boot). Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This option is disabled by default. User can not enter the OROM configuration screens via the ...8226; Disable • Activate Allows you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system is set . Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - NOTE: Activation, deactivation, and clear options are set . • Enable Admin ...
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... Wake Support - This option is enabled by special LAN or WLAN signals. (For Ultra Small Form Factor only) This option is connected to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed. This option allows you block entering to...
... Wake Support - This option is enabled by special LAN or WLAN signals. (For Ultra Small Form Factor only) This option is connected to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed. This option allows you block entering to...
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.... 8. Specifies the subnet mask of your computer. 9. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is set to install the updated BIOS settings on the front of all Dell products 5. Select your preferred download method in the System Configuration group is set to Static IP. System Logs Option... BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set...
.... 8. Specifies the subnet mask of your computer. 9. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is set to install the updated BIOS settings on the front of all Dell products 5. Select your preferred download method in the System Configuration group is set to Static IP. System Logs Option... BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set...