Option Description
1. Download the BIOS file from dell.com/support. For more information, see
Updating The BIOS.
2. Save the BIOS file on a USB drive (FAT32).
3. Press <F12> while powering up the system to select the BIOS Flash Update.
4. Insert the USB drive into the USB port.
5. Select the BIOS file and proceed to the update.
Diagnostics Allows you to enter the System Diagnostics. For more information, see Using
System Diagnostics.
Intel Management
Engine BIOS Extension
Allows you to configure Intel MEBX.
Change Boot Mode
Settings
Allows you to change the boot mode (Legacy/UEFI).
NOTE: If you boot the system to the BIOS boot mode after installing an
operating system from the UEFI Boot Manager, the system hangs. The reverse
is also true. You must boot to the same boot mode in which you installed the
operating system.
Using The Boot Manager Navigation Keys
Key Description
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
<Enter> Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
<Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen
exits the Boot Manager and proceeds with system boot.
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
System And Admin Password Features
You can create a system password and a admin password to secure your system. To create a system and admin
password, the password jumper must be set to enabled. For more information on the password jumper settings, see
System Board Jumper Settings.
System password This is the password that you must enter before you boot your system.
Admin password This is the password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS or UEFI
settings of your system.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is running and unattended.
NOTE: Your system is shipped with the system and admin password feature disabled.
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