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... Keys...29 System Setup Overview...30 Enter System Setup...30 Jumper Settings...30 System Setup Screens...31 System Setup Options...31 Exit...33 Updating the BIOS ...33 Clearing Forgotten Password...34 Clearing CMOS Passwords...35 System and Setup Password...36 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 36 Deleting or Changing an...) Diagnostics 39 5 Troubleshooting...41 Diagnostic Power LED Codes...41 Diagnostic Beep Codes...42 Diagnostic Error Messages...42 System Error Messages...46 6 Technical Specifications...47 7 Contacting Dell...51
... Keys...29 System Setup Overview...30 Enter System Setup...30 Jumper Settings...30 System Setup Screens...31 System Setup Options...31 Exit...33 Updating the BIOS ...33 Clearing Forgotten Password...34 Clearing CMOS Passwords...35 System and Setup Password...36 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 36 Deleting or Changing an...) Diagnostics 39 5 Troubleshooting...41 Diagnostic Power LED Codes...41 Diagnostic Beep Codes...42 Diagnostic Error Messages...42 System Error Messages...46 6 Technical Specifications...47 7 Contacting Dell...51
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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. From the System Setup, you restart the system. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen...
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. From the System Setup, you restart the system. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen...
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...System Setup screens: Table 4. Appears on your Diagnostics. The side of Dell Diagnostics and contains right side of the System Setup window. and down the list with the current settings. Displays the BIOS revision. 31 In this field you the option selected in and contains...System Setup options. Appears on the right Dell Diagnostics - Options List - Appears on top of your Scroll up - Appears below the Dell Diagnostics and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Main System Information BIOS Version Displays the computer model number. ...
...System Setup screens: Table 4. Appears on your Diagnostics. The side of Dell Diagnostics and contains right side of the System Setup window. and down the list with the current settings. Displays the BIOS revision. 31 In this field you the option selected in and contains...System Setup options. Appears on the right Dell Diagnostics - Options List - Appears on top of your Scroll up - Appears below the Dell Diagnostics and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Main System Information BIOS Version Displays the computer model number. ...
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... Virtualization Technology Intel SpeedStep CPU C6 Report System Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM 32 Displays the date the system BIOS was built. Displays the asset tag of your computer (if available). Displays the type of the hard drive. Enable or disable the onboard LAN controller...
... Virtualization Technology Intel SpeedStep CPU C6 Report System Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM 32 Displays the date the system BIOS was built. Displays the asset tag of your computer (if available). Displays the type of the hard drive. Enable or disable the onboard LAN controller...
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... Report Table 7. Exit This section allows you to a power outlet 33 Specifies whether a system password has been assigned. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer battery is fully charged and connected to change or delete the administrator password. Security Unlock Setup...Allows the computer to be edited. Enable or disable the Keyboard Error Report to be remotely turned on automatically. Specifies whether the BIOS can power ON. Boot Set Boot Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD ROM Drives Table 8. Specifies whether an administrator password has been...
... Report Table 7. Exit This section allows you to a power outlet 33 Specifies whether a system password has been assigned. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer battery is fully charged and connected to change or delete the administrator password. Security Unlock Setup...Allows the computer to be edited. Enable or disable the Keyboard Error Report to be remotely turned on automatically. Specifies whether the BIOS can power ON. Boot Set Boot Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD ROM Drives Table 8. Specifies whether an administrator password has been...
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...Password The computer's software security features include a system password and a setup password. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 7. b) Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Install the cover. 6. Remove the cover. 34 The password jumper disables ...of your computer. 9. Go to step 5. 4. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. click Download Now. Follow the instructions on the computer to save the file on the system board, see the System Board Layout...
...Password The computer's software security features include a system password and a setup password. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 7. b) Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Install the cover. 6. Remove the cover. 34 The password jumper disables ...of your computer. 9. Go to step 5. 4. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. click Download Now. Follow the instructions on the computer to save the file on the system board, see the System Board Layout...
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...the cover. 11. Password Type Description System password Password that you need not provide the system password to log on to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your system. Setup password Password that Password Status is deleted and you must enter to access... Password and/or Setup Password or change the System Password. To enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on the computer. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . NOTE: Your computer is not locked and left unattended. A password can create a system password ...
...the cover. 11. Password Type Description System password Password that you need not provide the system password to log on to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your system. Setup password Password that Password Status is deleted and you must enter to access... Password and/or Setup Password or change the System Password. To enter a system setup, press immediately after a power-on the computer. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . NOTE: Your computer is not locked and left unattended. A password can create a system password ...
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... the existing system password and press or . 4. Identify the PSWD jumper on Your Computer. 2. Only the following steps to save the changes. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press .
... the existing system password and press or . 4. Identify the PSWD jumper on Your Computer. 2. Only the following steps to save the changes. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press .
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The ePSA is launched by the BIOS internally. Note the error code and contact Dell. 39 Using this program with the BIOS and is embedded with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. As the computer boots, press the key as system...are performed. 1. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. If you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the ...
The ePSA is launched by the BIOS internally. Note the error code and contact Dell. 39 Using this program with the BIOS and is embedded with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. As the computer boots, press the key as system...are performed. 1. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. If you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the ...
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... • Keyboard controller test failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure 5 RTC Power Fail COMS battery failure 6 Video BIOS Test failure Video card failure 7 Processor failure Processor failure Diagnostic Error Messages Error Messages AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME...drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell. The hard drive cannot read the data. 42 Beep Codes with Cause and Troubleshooting Steps Beep Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps 1 BIOS ROM checksum in the system setup program. Diagnostic Beep Codes...
... • Keyboard controller test failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure 5 RTC Power Fail COMS battery failure 6 Video BIOS Test failure Video card failure 7 Processor failure Processor failure Diagnostic Error Messages Error Messages AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME...drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell. The hard drive cannot read the data. 42 Beep Codes with Cause and Troubleshooting Steps Beep Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps 1 BIOS ROM checksum in the system setup program. Diagnostic Beep Codes...