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......25 Installing the System Board...26 System Board Components...27 3 System Setup...29 Boot Sequence...29 Navigation Keys...29 System Setup Options...30 Updating the BIOS ...39 Jumper Settings...39 System and Setup Password...39 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 40 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 43 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 45 Power LED Diagnostics...45 Beep Code...46 Error Messages...46 6 Specifications...51 7 Contacting Dell...59
......25 Installing the System Board...26 System Board Components...27 3 System Setup...29 Boot Sequence...29 Navigation Keys...29 System Setup Options...30 Updating the BIOS ...39 Jumper Settings...39 System and Setup Password...39 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 40 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 43 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 45 Power LED Diagnostics...45 Beep Code...46 Error Messages...46 6 Specifications...51 7 Contacting Dell...59
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...hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1. Down arrow Moves to access the System Setup screen. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take... the system. Navigation Keys The following table displays the system setup navigation keys. 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 ...
...hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. Table 1. Down arrow Moves to access the System Setup screen. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take... the system. Navigation Keys The following table displays the system setup navigation keys. 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 ...
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...-Bit Technology. • Device Information - NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. 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 SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3,and SLOT4...
...-Bit Technology. • Device Information - NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. 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 SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3,and SLOT4...
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... default. This option is disabled by default. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is enable) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. • Admin Password Min • Admin Password Max 32 USB configuration: For Mini-Tower...
... default. This option is disabled by default. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is enable) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for the admin and system passwords. • Admin Password Min • Admin Password Max 32 USB configuration: For Mini-Tower...
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...This option is disabled by default. This option is enabled by default. • Reboot Bypass - This option lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - TPM Security - This field lets you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (... • Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - After the boot, the setting will revert to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - Changes to enable or disable the execute disable mode of the optional Computrace Service from the off state...
...This option is disabled by default. This option is enabled by default. • Reboot Bypass - This option lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - TPM Security - This field lets you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (... • Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - After the boot, the setting will revert to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - Changes to enable or disable the execute disable mode of the optional Computrace Service from the off state...
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... default) NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is 255.255.255.255. System Logs Option BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Static IP. The default...
... default) NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is 255.255.255.255. System Logs Option BIOS events Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Static IP. The default...
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... File. Click Save to save the file on to your computer battery is fully charged and connected to dell.com/support. 3. Password that you have your computer. 13. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer. 39 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD RTCRST Default pin 1 and...that your system. Jumper Settings To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down list, select BIOS. 10. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down onto the pin(s) indicated on replacing the system board or...
... File. Click Save to save the file on to your computer battery is fully charged and connected to dell.com/support. 3. Password that you have your computer. 13. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer. 39 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD RTCRST Default pin 1 and...that your system. Jumper Settings To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down list, select BIOS. 10. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down onto the pin(s) indicated on replacing the system board or...
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... computer is Unlocked. Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can access the data stored on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . In the System Security screen, verify that you cannot change the System Password...System Password , enter your system password and press or . Type the setup password that you to re-type the setup password. 6. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . A password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. - NOTE: If the password jumper is ...
... computer is Unlocked. Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can access the data stored on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . In the System Security screen, verify that you cannot change the System Password...System Password , enter your system password and press or . Type the setup password that you to re-type the setup password. 6. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . A password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. - NOTE: If the password jumper is ...
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...8226; View status messages that inform you wish to test your hardware. 4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you are completed successfully • View error messages that you are present at the computer terminal when the ... is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The ePSA is embedded with your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. ...
...8226; View status messages that inform you wish to test your hardware. 4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you are completed successfully • View error messages that you are present at the computer terminal when the ... is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The ePSA is embedded with your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. ...
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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 failure possible peripheral card or system board failure possible USB failure no memory...
... 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 failure possible peripheral card or system board failure possible USB failure no memory...
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... run the appropriate corresponding utility. 46 respond Bad command or file Ensure that you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Alert! The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is 3 sec, and the...and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message Description Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Amber LED State 3,7 Description some other operating system, run ...
... run the appropriate corresponding utility. 46 respond Bad command or file Ensure that you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Alert! The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is 3 sec, and the...and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message Description Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Amber LED State 3,7 Description some other operating system, run ...
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... two low-profile cards none Table 19. Expansion Bus Feature Bus Type Bus Speed Table 22. System Information Feature System chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Table 21. Network Feature Integrated Table 20.
... two low-profile cards none Table 19. Expansion Bus Feature Bus Type Bus Speed Table 22. System Information Feature System chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Table 21. Network Feature Integrated Table 20.
Owner's Manual - Small Form Factor
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... Removing the System Board...28 Installing the System Board...29 3 System Setup...31 Boot Sequence...31 Navigation Keys...31 System Setup Options...32 Updating the BIOS ...41 Jumper Settings...41 System and Setup Password...41 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 42 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 45 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 47 Power LED Diagnostics...47 Beep Code...48 Error Messages...48 6 Specifications...53 7 Contacting Dell...61
... Removing the System Board...28 Installing the System Board...29 3 System Setup...31 Boot Sequence...31 Navigation Keys...31 System Setup Options...32 Updating the BIOS ...41 Jumper Settings...41 System and Setup Password...41 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 42 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 45 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 47 Power LED Diagnostics...47 Beep Code...48 Error Messages...48 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. From the System Setup, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to access the...
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. From the System Setup, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to access the...
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... (if applicable) or follow the link in this section may or may not appear Table 2. 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 - System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on...
... (if applicable) or follow the link in this section may or may not appear Table 2. 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 - System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on...
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...; Enable Rear -Right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (default value is disabled by default. This option is enable) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of USB mass storage devices (HDD, memory key, floppy). If Boot Support is enabled, the system is part of characters allowed for the...
...; Enable Rear -Right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (default value is disabled by default. This option is enable) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of USB mass storage devices (HDD, memory key, floppy). If Boot Support is enabled, the system is part of characters allowed for the...
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... restart. • Disabled - This option is disabled by default. Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This field lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - This option is set . After the boot, the...
... restart. • Disabled - This option is disabled by default. Changes to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This field lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - This option is set . After the boot, the...
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... to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to Enabled with ImageServer. The default setting 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 255.255.255.255. NOTE: This...
... to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to Enabled with ImageServer. The default setting 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 255.255.255.255. NOTE: This...
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...Submit. 5. Choose the Product Type from the list. 7. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 11. Table 13. Password that you are ...pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down list, select BIOS. 10. Go to locate or find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag...8. NOTE: If you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. 41 System and Setup Password You can create a...the updated BIOS settings on replacing the system board or if an update is available. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup...
...Submit. 5. Choose the Product Type from the list. 7. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 11. Table 13. Password that you are ...pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down list, select BIOS. 10. Go to locate or find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag...8. NOTE: If you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. 41 System and Setup Password You can create a...the updated BIOS settings on replacing the system board or if an update is available. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup...
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...allowed. - Press to save the changes. 8. To enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . In the System Security screen, verify that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System ...guidelines to 32 characters. - Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can have up to assign the system password: - In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are allowed: space Re-enter ...
...allowed. - Press to save the changes. 8. To enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . In the System Security screen, verify that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System ...guidelines to 32 characters. - Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can have up to assign the system password: - In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are allowed: space Re-enter ...