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... Removing the Input/Output (I/O) board...34 Installing the I/O Board...35 3 System Setup...37 Boot Sequence...37 Navigation Keys...37 System Setup Options...38 Updating the BIOS ...42 System and Setup Password...42 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 42 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 43 4 Diagnostics...
... Removing the Input/Output (I/O) board...34 Installing the I/O Board...35 3 System Setup...37 Boot Sequence...37 Navigation Keys...37 System Setup Options...38 Updating the BIOS ...42 System and Setup Password...42 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 42 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 43 4 Diagnostics...
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... system setup navigation keys. 3 System Setup System Setup enables you to access the System Setup screen. 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 • Enable or disable...
... system setup navigation keys. 3 System Setup System Setup enables you to access the System Setup screen. 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 • Enable or disable...
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... ID. Moves to the previous page till you to the next focus area. CPU Cache L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size. 38 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision. Service Tag Displays the service tag of each option. The table below defines the function of your computer (if available). CPU Type...
... ID. Moves to the previous page till you to the next focus area. CPU Cache L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size. 38 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision. Service Tag Displays the service tag of each option. The table below defines the function of your computer (if available). CPU Type...
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...If the Password Status is Locked, you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of all Dell products 5. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer. Restart the computer. 2. Identify the latest... BIOS file and click Download File. 7. Click Run to secure your computer if is not locked ...
...If the Password Status is Locked, you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of all Dell products 5. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your computer. Restart the computer. 2. Identify the latest... BIOS file and click Download File. 7. Click Run to secure your computer if is not locked ...
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...have up to re-type the setup password. 6. Select Setup Password, type your system password, and press or . The computer reboots. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press or . 4. Press and... to the computer. Press and a message prompts you need not provide the system password to log on to save the changes. 6. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . To enter the System Setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. NOTE: ...
...have up to re-type the setup password. 6. Select Setup Password, type your system password, and press or . The computer reboots. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press or . 4. Press and... to the computer. Press and a message prompts you need not provide the system password to log on to save the changes. 6. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . To enter the System Setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. NOTE: ...
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... System Assessment window is in a power management mode. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests. 6. Device Status...; View status messages that inform you if tests are performed. 1. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is to stop the diagnostic test. 5. Note the error code and contact Dell. 4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages....
... System Assessment window is in a power management mode. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests. 6. Device Status...; View status messages that inform you if tests are performed. 1. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is to stop the diagnostic test. 5. Note the error code and contact Dell. 4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages....
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.... white light Constantly blinking amber light Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present. Possible Cause/Troubleshooting Steps System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected If no memory is unable to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows...: Alternately blinking amber light and white An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is enabled. Diagnostic Beep Codes The following table shows the possible beep codes that memory if the issue persists •...
.... white light Constantly blinking amber light Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present. Possible Cause/Troubleshooting Steps System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected If no memory is unable to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows...: Alternately blinking amber light and white An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is enabled. Diagnostic Beep Codes The following table shows the possible beep codes that memory if the issue persists •...
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If issue persists, there can be an issue with the coin-cell battery or the connector (that memory if the issue persists • issue with the memory connector CMOS battery failure. Reseat the battery. Beep 5 6 7 8 Description Real-time clock power fail Video BIOS Test Failure Processor Failure Display Possible Cause/Troubleshooting Steps • reseat the memory if an additional memory is available • install that will involve replacing the system board) Video card failure Processor failure Display failure 47
If issue persists, there can be an issue with the coin-cell battery or the connector (that memory if the issue persists • issue with the memory connector CMOS battery failure. Reseat the battery. Beep 5 6 7 8 Description Real-time clock power fail Video BIOS Test Failure Processor Failure Display Possible Cause/Troubleshooting Steps • reseat the memory if an additional memory is available • install that will involve replacing the system board) Video card failure Processor failure Display failure 47