Updating The Bios; System And Setup Password - Dell P29E Owner's Manual

Option
BIOS Recovery
Table 13. System logs
Option
BIOS events
Thermal Events
Power Events

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops,
ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to dell.com/support.
3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
5. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
6. Choose the Product Type from the list.
7. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
8. Click Drivers & Downloads.
9. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
10. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
11. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
12. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
13. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password Type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
44
Description
Selecting this operation will securely erase all devices installed in the system. The following
is a list of devices affected by this operation:
• Internal HDD
• Internal SDD
• Internal mSATA
• Internal eMMC
This enablesthe user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file
on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. This options is enabled by default.
• Enable Recovery from Hard Drive
Description
Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
Displays the thermal event logs and allows you clear the thermal event log.
Displays the power event logs and allows you clear the power event log.