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... the System Board...27 3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager 29 Boot Sequence...29 Navigation Keys...29 System Setup Options...30 Updating the BIOS ...38 Jumper Settings...39 System and Setup Password...39 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 39 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 41 Troubleshooting Your Computer...42 Power LED Diagnostics...42 Beep Code...43 Error Messages...43 4 Specifications...47 5 Contacting Dell...53
... the System Board...27 3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager 29 Boot Sequence...29 Navigation Keys...29 System Setup Options...30 Updating the BIOS ...38 Jumper Settings...39 System and Setup Password...39 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 39 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup... Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 41 Troubleshooting Your Computer...42 Power LED Diagnostics...42 Beep Code...43 Error Messages...43 4 Specifications...47 5 Contacting Dell...53
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... hardware and specify BIOSlevel options. 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 boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you can : •... • Diagnostics NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen. 3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager The System Setup program is the BIOS program that you restart the system. 29
... hardware and specify BIOSlevel options. 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 boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you can : •... • Diagnostics NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen. 3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager The System Setup program is the BIOS program that you restart the system. 29
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... 64-Bit Technology. • Device Information - Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2 , SATA-3, LOM MAC Address, Audio Controller and Video Controller. Moves to the previous field. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up...
... 64-Bit Technology. • Device Information - Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2 , SATA-3, LOM MAC Address, Audio Controller and Video Controller. Moves to the previous field. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up...
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... integrated drives are reported during system startup. Allows you to this port is enabled by default) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for operation system. Table 4. This field controls the minimum and maximum number of these settings. this option is enabled and...
... integrated drives are reported during system startup. Allows you to this port is enabled by default) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of characters allowed for operation system. Table 4. This field controls the minimum and maximum number of these settings. this option is enabled and...
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.... User may be present. This option is enabled by default. • Disable • Activate Allows you to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This option lets you load the setup program's default values. After the boot, the setting will always prompt for the... Bypass Password Change TPM Security Computrace Chassis Intrusion CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Description • System Password Max Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support -
.... User may be present. This option is enabled by default. • Disable • Activate Allows you to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - This option lets you load the setup program's default values. After the boot, the setting will always prompt for the... Bypass Password Change TPM Security Computrace Chassis Intrusion CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Description • System Password Max Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support -
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... Static IP. NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to dell.com/support. 3. System Logs Option BIOS events Description Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer, which is used by default) NOTE: This Option is only relevant...Advanced debugging • Verbose Mode (this option is set to Static IP. Description Displays the system event log and allows you have your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is recommended to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to...
... Static IP. NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to dell.com/support. 3. System Logs Option BIOS events Description Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer, which is used by default) NOTE: This Option is only relevant...Advanced debugging • Verbose Mode (this option is set to Static IP. Description Displays the system event log and allows you have your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is recommended to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to...
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... in the Please select your computer. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to install the updated BIOS settings on your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your system. Password that you... is my Service Tag? The File Download window appears. 12. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD Default Password features are unable to the BIOS settings of your computer. 6. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. 5. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag,...
... in the Please select your computer. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to install the updated BIOS settings on your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your system. Password that you... is my Service Tag? The File Download window appears. 12. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD Default Password features are unable to the BIOS settings of your computer. 6. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. 5. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag,...
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...enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. Only the following guidelines to assign the system password: - In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The System Security screen is Unlocked (in use. 40 The computer reboots. The password jumper ...a setup password. Press and a message prompts you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Use the following special characters are not allowed. -
...enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. Only the following guidelines to assign the system password: - In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The System Security screen is Unlocked (in use. 40 The computer reboots. The password jumper ...a setup password. Press and a message prompts you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Use the following special characters are not allowed. -
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... or save test results • Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to test your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. Remove the cover. 9. Power-on the system board. 4. Remove the cover. 3. Identify the PSWD... a System Password. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 41 Using this program with the BIOS and is to provide extra information about the failed device(s) • View status messages that inform you if...
... or save test results • Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to test your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. Remove the cover. 9. Power-on the system board. 4. Remove the cover. 3. Identify the PSWD... a System Password. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 41 Using this program with the BIOS and is to provide extra information about the failed device(s) • View status messages that inform you if...
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... and contact Dell. For example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then x number of blinks up to load, it is ON Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell battery failure corrupt BIOS CPU...
... and contact Dell. For example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then x number of blinks up to load, it is ON Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell battery failure corrupt BIOS CPU...
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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. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Security ...have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each...
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. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Security ...have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each...
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System Information Feature System chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Specification Intel C226 chipset two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts 12 MB Table 21. ...
System Information Feature System chipset DMA Channels Interrupt Levels BIOS Chip (NVRAM) Specification Intel C226 chipset two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts 12 MB Table 21. ...
Owner's Manual - Small Form Factor
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... Removing the System Board...29 Installing the System Board...29 3 System Setup...31 Boot Sequence...31 Navigation Keys...31 System Setup Options...32 Updating the BIOS ...40 Jumper Settings...41 System and Setup Password...41 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 41 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...59
... Removing the System Board...29 Installing the System Board...29 3 System Setup...31 Boot Sequence...31 Navigation Keys...31 System Setup Options...32 Updating the BIOS ...40 Jumper Settings...41 System and Setup Password...41 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 41 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...59
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...options, changes that you restart the system. Down arrow Moves to the previous field. During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration ...8226; Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Table...
...options, changes that you restart the system. Down arrow Moves to the previous field. During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration ...8226; Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Table...
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... Drive • Onboard NIC Advanced Boot Options • Legacy • UEFI • Enable Legacy Option ROMs (this section may or may not appear Table 2. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory...
... Drive • Onboard NIC Advanced Boot Options • Legacy • UEFI • Enable Legacy Option ROMs (this section may or may not appear Table 2. Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information - Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory...
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... Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. 34 Allows you set by default) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of USB mass storage devices (HDD, memory key, floppy). Option USB Configuration Audio Miscellaneous Devices (For Mini Tower only) Description This field configures...
... Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. 34 Allows you set by default) NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of USB mass storage devices (HDD, memory key, floppy). Option USB Configuration Audio Miscellaneous Devices (For Mini Tower only) Description This field configures...
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...option to determine if you to determine whether changes to this option is enabled and visible to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - NOTE: The system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may enter OROM ...the system is enabled by default. Also, the system will revert to Enable by default) • On-Silent Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - This option is disabled by default. This field lets you to enable or disable...
...option to determine if you to determine whether changes to this option is enabled and visible to the Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable - NOTE: The system will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may enter OROM ...the system is enabled by default. Also, the system will revert to Enable by default) • On-Silent Allows you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. • Enable CPU XD Support - This option is disabled by default. This field lets you to enable or disable...
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... log and allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is set to enable with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to dell.com/support. 3. If you cannot find your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 40 Option Client Address Method Client IP Address Client...of the client. Go to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. 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 Enabled with ImageServer....
... log and allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is set to enable with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to dell.com/support. 3. If you cannot find your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 40 Option Client Address Method Client IP Address Client...of the client. Go to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. 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 Enabled with ImageServer....
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.... Follow the instructions on to the computer. 41 Table 13. Password that you need not provide the system password to the BIOS settings of your computer. 6. NOTE: Your computer is Unlocked. NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password...Product Category of security for troubleshooting. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD Default Password features are unable to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Password Type System password Setup password Description Password that you cannot change an existing System Password and...
.... Follow the instructions on to the computer. 41 Table 13. Password that you need not provide the system password to the BIOS settings of your computer. 6. NOTE: Your computer is Unlocked. NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password...Product Category of security for troubleshooting. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD Default Password features are unable to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Password Type System password Setup password Description Password that you cannot change an existing System Password and...
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... password when prompted. 4. A message prompts you change the existing System and/or Setup password. Press to save the changes. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The computer reboots. Select System Password , enter your system password and press or .... characters. - Press to delete or change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The password jumper disables any password(s) currently in the System Setup) before attempting...
... password when prompted. 4. A message prompts you change the existing System and/or Setup password. Press to save the changes. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The computer reboots. Select System Password , enter your system password and press or .... characters. - Press to delete or change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . The password jumper disables any password(s) currently in the System Setup) before attempting...