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... 3 System Setup...41 Boot Sequence...41 Navigation Keys...41 System Setup Options...42 Main...42 Advanced...43 Security...43 Boot...44 Exit...44 Updating the BIOS ...44 System and Setup Password...44 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 45 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 45 4 Diagnostics......47 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 47 Battery Status Lights...47 Device Status Lights...48 Diagnostic Beep Codes...48 5 Technical Specifications...49 6 Contacting Dell...55
... 3 System Setup...41 Boot Sequence...41 Navigation Keys...41 System Setup Options...42 Main...42 Advanced...43 Security...43 Boot...44 Exit...44 Updating the BIOS ...44 System and Setup Password...44 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 45 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 45 4 Diagnostics......47 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 47 Battery Status Lights...47 Device Status Lights...48 Diagnostic Beep Codes...48 5 Technical Specifications...49 6 Contacting Dell...55
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... display the ePSA diagnostics screen. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to 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 : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the...
... display the ePSA diagnostics screen. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to 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 : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the...
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.... Displays the type of processor. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. System Setup Options Main System Information System Date System Time BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size L3 Cache Size Extended Memory System... Memory Memory Speed Fixed HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type Displays the computer model number. Re-sets the date on the computer. Displays the BIOS revision. Displays the processor ID. Moves to the next focus area. Displays the asset tag of the hard drive. Displays the type of the...
.... Displays the type of processor. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. System Setup Options Main System Information System Date System Time BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size L3 Cache Size Extended Memory System... Memory Memory Speed Fixed HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type Displays the computer model number. Re-sets the date on the computer. Displays the BIOS revision. Displays the processor ID. Moves to the next focus area. Displays the asset tag of the hard drive. Displays the type of the...
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Specifies which CD/DVD the computer can boot through . Updating the BIOS It is available. Restart the computer. 2. If you have your computer. 9. b) Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select your preferred download method in which the computer will boot through . The File Download window appears. 8. Specifies which network...
Specifies which CD/DVD the computer can boot through . Updating the BIOS It is available. Restart the computer. 2. If you have your computer. 9. b) Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Select your preferred download method in which the computer will boot through . The File Download window appears. 8. Specifies which network...
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...: The password features provide a basic level of your system password, and press or . NOTE: Your computer is Locked. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password , enter your computer. Only the following guidelines to assign the ... the numbers 0 through 9. - Password Type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your computer. Password that you must enter to log on or reboot. 1. NOTE: If the password...
...: The password features provide a basic level of your system password, and press or . NOTE: Your computer is Locked. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password , enter your computer. Only the following guidelines to assign the ... the numbers 0 through 9. - Password Type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your computer. Password that you must enter to log on or reboot. 1. NOTE: If the password...
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... Press to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is displayed. 2. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted...
... Press to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is displayed. 2. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted...
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...AC adapter present. • Constantly blinking amber light - Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The diagnostics starts running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. If there are any issues, error codes are completed... inform you are performed. 1. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as the Dell logo appears. 3. Temporary battery failure with the BIOS and is connected to test your hardware.
...AC adapter present. • Constantly blinking amber light - Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The diagnostics starts running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. If there are any issues, error codes are completed... inform you are performed. 1. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as the Dell logo appears. 3. Temporary battery failure with the BIOS and is connected to test your hardware.
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... beep is 300 ms, the delay between each set of beeps is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Turns on when wireless networking is 3 seconds, and the beep ... mode with AC adapter present. • White light on the computer and blinks when the computer is in progress or failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected No memory detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) , Time-Of-Day...
... beep is 300 ms, the delay between each set of beeps is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Turns on when wireless networking is 3 seconds, and the beep ... mode with AC adapter present. • White light on the computer and blinks when the computer is in progress or failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected No memory detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) , Time-Of-Day...