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... turn off . Close the display and turn off when you work surface. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the right edge of the screen, opening the display. In Windows 8: * Using a touch-enabled device: a. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Swipe in the lower-right corner of the ...Start menu as the metal at the back of the screen and click Settings. Click Shut Down. Press the power button to upper-right corner of the computer. While you shut down your computer, ground yourself...
... turn off . Close the display and turn off when you work surface. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the right edge of the screen, opening the display. In Windows 8: * Using a touch-enabled device: a. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Swipe in the lower-right corner of the ...Start menu as the metal at the back of the screen and click Settings. Click Shut Down. Press the power button to upper-right corner of the computer. While you shut down your computer, ground yourself...
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Navigation Keys The following table displays the system setup navigation keys. Down arrow Moves to access the System Setup screen. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to the next field. 33 Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. From the ...device 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 can boot from including the diagnostic option. NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you can : •...
Navigation Keys The following table displays the system setup navigation keys. Down arrow Moves to access the System Setup screen. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to the next field. 33 Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. From the ...device 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 can boot from including the diagnostic option. NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you can : •...
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... Description Allows you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System Date Allows you to the previous page till you view the main screen. Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Asset Tag Displays the asset ... you to the next focus area. Moves to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to reset the time on the computer model. Table 2. L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size. 34
... Description Allows you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System Date Allows you to the previous page till you view the main screen. Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. Asset Tag Displays the asset ... you to the next focus area. Moves to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to reset the time on the computer model. Table 2. L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size. 34
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... the file on your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. click Download Now. For notebooks, ensure that your computer. If you to...following: a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from System Setup. If you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Restart the computer. 2. Allows you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: For desktops...
... the file on your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. click Download Now. For notebooks, ensure that your computer. If you to...following: a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from System Setup. If you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Restart the computer. 2. Allows you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: For desktops...
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...your system password and press or . A message prompts you to save the changes. 8. Press to re-type the setup password. 6. The System Security screen appears. 2. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your computer. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. 7. ...to log on to your computer if is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is Unlocked. 3. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. CAUTION: Anyone can assign a new System Password ...
...your system password and press or . A message prompts you to save the changes. 8. Press to re-type the setup password. 6. The System Security screen appears. 2. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your computer. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. 7. ...to log on to your computer if is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is Unlocked. 3. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. CAUTION: Anyone can assign a new System Password ...
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... and press or . Press to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots. 39 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. 1. NOTE: If you ...delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is displayed. 2. Press and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. The System Security...
... and press or . Press to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots. 39 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. 1. NOTE: If you ...delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is displayed. 2. Press and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. The System Security...
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...any issues, error codes are completed successfully • View error messages that inform you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as follows: ... to : • Run tests automatically or in the computer. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. If you of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to test only your hardware. Temporary...
...any issues, error codes are completed successfully • View error messages that inform you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as follows: ... to : • Run tests automatically or in the computer. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. If you of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to test only your hardware. Temporary...
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... the detected devices. 4. Diagnostics Table 6. 5 Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. As the computer boots, press the key as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your computer. The diagnostics starts ...battery charge status. 43 If you of options for specific devices require user interaction. Note the error code and contact Dell. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. If there are any issues, error codes are performed. 1. Device Status Lights Turns on...
... the detected devices. 4. Diagnostics Table 6. 5 Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. As the computer boots, press the key as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your computer. The diagnostics starts ...battery charge status. 43 If you of options for specific devices require user interaction. Note the error code and contact Dell. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. If there are any issues, error codes are performed. 1. Device Status Lights Turns on...
