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...system setup password...68 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 69 System Setup options...69 Updating the BIOS in Self Test (BIST)...91 Troubleshooting with BIST...91 Steps to confirm that PSU is defective...91 8 Technical... error messages...87 System error messages...90 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Built-in Windows ...76 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive 76 Enabling smart power on...77 6 Software...78 Supported operating systems...78 Downloading drivers......82 Diagnostic and Power LED codes...82 Power LED issue...86 Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment -
...system setup password...68 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 69 System Setup options...69 Updating the BIOS in Self Test (BIST)...91 Troubleshooting with BIST...91 Steps to confirm that PSU is defective...91 8 Technical... error messages...87 System error messages...90 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Built-in Windows ...76 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive 76 Enabling smart power on...77 6 Software...78 Supported operating systems...78 Downloading drivers......82 Diagnostic and Power LED codes...82 Power LED issue...86 Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment -
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5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your system BIOS using a USB flash drive • Enabling smart power on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by ...; Boot Sequence • Navigation Keys • System and setup password • System Setup options • Updating the BIOS in Windows • Updating your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. System setup 67 From the System setup, you to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and boot...
5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your system BIOS using a USB flash drive • Enabling smart power on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by ...; Boot Sequence • Navigation Keys • System and setup password • System Setup options • Updating the BIOS in Windows • Updating your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. System setup 67 From the System setup, you to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and boot...
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Moves to the previous page till you to the BIOS settings of security for the data on to the next field. Moves to the next focus area. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, ... field. Allows you to save the changes. System and setup password Table 8. You can access the data stored on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your computer if it is in the Confirm...
Moves to the previous page till you to the BIOS settings of security for the data on to the next field. Moves to the next focus area. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, ... field. Allows you to save the changes. System and setup password Table 8. You can access the data stored on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of your computer if it is in the Confirm...
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...Setup password. General Option System Information Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: ..., Video Controller, and Audio Controller. . The computer reboot. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. NOTE: If you to set the date and time settings. Allows you change...
...Setup password. General Option System Information Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: ..., Video Controller, and Audio Controller. . The computer reboot. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. NOTE: If you to set the date and time settings. Allows you change...
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...). This option is enabled by default. Bypass the password prompts on -board graphics device will block BIOS updates from the off state (a cold boot). This option is selected by default. Disabling this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. Security Option Admin Password System Password Internal HDD-0 Password Internal HDD...
...). This option is enabled by default. Bypass the password prompts on -board graphics device will block BIOS updates from the off state (a cold boot). This option is selected by default. Disabling this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. Security Option Admin Password System Password Internal HDD-0 Password Internal HDD...
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...) • Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of preventing access to Intel RAID (CTRL +I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable (selected by default. • Disable • Activate Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. Specifically..., these settings are : • PK (default) • KEK • db • dbx If you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from File- After next boot, the setting will revert to a user-selected file • Replace from...
...) • Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of preventing access to Intel RAID (CTRL +I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12). • Enable (selected by default. • Disable • Activate Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. Specifically..., these settings are : • PK (default) • KEK • db • dbx If you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from File- After next boot, the setting will revert to a user-selected file • Replace from...
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... Power Off by default. A wakeup packet sent to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. • Thorough - When this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot...
... Power Off by default. A wakeup packet sent to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. • Thorough - When this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot...
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...Table 21. Controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled. The option BIOS Recovery from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for Direct I/O Description This option specifies whether...option Wipe on the primary hard drive. Enable VT for Direct I /O. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag SERR Messages BIOS Downgrade Data Wipe BIOS recovery Description Displays the Service Tag of the system firmware to activate the state power management. • Auto (Default...
...Table 21. Controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled. The option BIOS Recovery from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for Direct I/O Description This option specifies whether...option Wipe on the primary hard drive. Enable VT for Direct I /O. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag SERR Messages BIOS Downgrade Data Wipe BIOS recovery Description Displays the Service Tag of the system firmware to activate the state power management. • Auto (Default...
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... e.g. Please refer to the following article for further details: http:// www.dell.com/support/article/sln143196 1 Download the BIOS update .EXE file to install the updated BIOS settings on screen. 3 If you are unable to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update ...computer. 12 Click Run to another system and save it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. 1 Restart the computer. 2 Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. •...
... e.g. Please refer to the following article for further details: http:// www.dell.com/support/article/sln143196 1 Download the BIOS update .EXE file to install the updated BIOS settings on screen. 3 If you are unable to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update ...computer. 12 Click Run to another system and save it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. 1 Restart the computer. 2 Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. •...
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...can take effect. Figure 1. System setup 77 c Under Shutdown settings, make sure Turn on fast startup is shut down, any use of the window. DOS BIOS Update Screen Enabling smart power on To enable Smart Power On and the ability to wake a system from S3, S4, and S5 sleep states with... the mouse or keyboard will wake it up. b Click Choose what the power buttons do on the keyboard, perform these steps: 1 Make sure the following BIOS settings under Power Management setup option are set as mentioned here: • USB Wake Support as Enabled. • Deep Sleep Control as Disabled. 2 Connect a ...
...can take effect. Figure 1. System setup 77 c Under Shutdown settings, make sure Turn on fast startup is shut down, any use of the window. DOS BIOS Update Screen Enabling smart power on To enable Smart Power On and the ability to wake a system from S3, S4, and S5 sleep states with... the mouse or keyboard will wake it up. b Click Choose what the power buttons do on the keyboard, perform these steps: 1 Make sure the following BIOS settings under Power Management setup option are set as mentioned here: • USB Wake Support as Enabled. • Deep Sleep Control as Disabled. 2 Connect a ...
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If nothing works, replace the coin cell battery 2 blinks > short pause > 5 blinks > long pause > repeats BIOS Checksum Failure System is in progress or a CPU failure was detected. Example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then X number of ... Motherboard, Power Supply or Power Supply cabling If customer can assist to troubleshoot, narrow down the issue with PSU BIST Test, reseat cable. Flash latest BIOS version.
If nothing works, replace the coin cell battery 2 blinks > short pause > 5 blinks > long pause > repeats BIOS Checksum Failure System is in progress or a CPU failure was detected. Example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then X number of ... Motherboard, Power Supply or Power Supply cabling If customer can assist to troubleshoot, narrow down the issue with PSU BIST Test, reseat cable. Flash latest BIOS version.
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...as the diagnostic indicator. The BIOS behavior specification defines that caused the POST routine to stop Power LED issue Power LED is not flashing amber on ChengMing 3977 and Optiplex D8 and OptiPlex D8 AIO platforms. ChengMing 3977 and OptiPlex D8 and D8 AIO platforms ... Boot guard (BtG) feature of the progress through the POST process. Affected Platforms: • ChengMing 3977 • OptiPlex 3050/5050/7050 • OptiPlex 3050 AIO/5250 AIO/7450 AIO 86 Troubleshooting your computer State S10 State Name MEM Blinking Amber Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution component...
...as the diagnostic indicator. The BIOS behavior specification defines that caused the POST routine to stop Power LED issue Power LED is not flashing amber on ChengMing 3977 and Optiplex D8 and OptiPlex D8 AIO platforms. ChengMing 3977 and OptiPlex D8 and D8 AIO platforms ... Boot guard (BtG) feature of the progress through the POST process. Affected Platforms: • ChengMing 3977 • OptiPlex 3050/5050/7050 • OptiPlex 3050 AIO/5250 AIO/7450 AIO 86 Troubleshooting your computer State S10 State Name MEM Blinking Amber Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution component...
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... be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, Contact Dell. Correct the settings for the same error. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the system board may be loose. X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Hard-disk ...bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP The time or date stored in...
... be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, Contact Dell. Correct the settings for the same error. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the system board may be loose. X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Hard-disk ...bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP The time or date stored in...
BIOS for Intel Optane Memory Pre-Installation Guide
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Contents 1 Dell BIOS for Intel Optane Memory Pre-Installation 4 2 Additional preparations for systems built before June 2017 5 3 Downloading the Partition Tweak Script...6 4 Running the Partition Tweak Script...7 5 Installing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST 8 6 Getting help...12 Contacting Dell...12 Contents 3
Contents 1 Dell BIOS for Intel Optane Memory Pre-Installation 4 2 Additional preparations for systems built before June 2017 5 3 Downloading the Partition Tweak Script...6 4 Running the Partition Tweak Script...7 5 Installing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST 8 6 Getting help...12 Contacting Dell...12 Contents 3
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... • The operating system is an Intel OptaneSetup.exe software from the Intel website. Dell system names Dell Product Name OptiPlex 3050 OptiPlex 5050 OptiPlex 7050 OptiPlex 3050 AIO OptiPlex 5250 AIO OptiPlex 7450 AIO OS Version RST Driver Version • Win 10 x64 bit Redstone1 (RS1)... version 1607 or later. • GPT partition, UEFI Mode 15.5.0.1051 release or later BIOS Version 1.4.4 or ...
... • The operating system is an Intel OptaneSetup.exe software from the Intel website. Dell system names Dell Product Name OptiPlex 3050 OptiPlex 5050 OptiPlex 7050 OptiPlex 3050 AIO OptiPlex 5250 AIO OptiPlex 7450 AIO OS Version RST Driver Version • Win 10 x64 bit Redstone1 (RS1)... version 1607 or later. • GPT partition, UEFI Mode 15.5.0.1051 release or later BIOS Version 1.4.4 or ...
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......44 Assigning a system password and setup password 44 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password 45 System Setup options...45 Updating the BIOS in Windows ...51 4 Contents
......44 Assigning a system password and setup password 44 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password 45 System Setup options...45 Updating the BIOS in Windows ...51 4 Contents
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As long as the jumper stays at Service Mode, all values set to Password to function normally. System board jumper The service system board jumper must be set in the BIOS will not be saved and the system will not exit the manufacturing mode with an error prompt indicating that jumpers are incorrect. Removing and installing components 33
As long as the jumper stays at Service Mode, all values set to Password to function normally. System board jumper The service system board jumper must be set in the BIOS will not be saved and the system will not exit the manufacturing mode with an error prompt indicating that jumpers are incorrect. Removing and installing components 33
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...configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. System setup 43 During the Power-on...Sequence • Navigation Keys • System and setup password • System Setup options • Updating the BIOS in Windows • Enabling smart power on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key • Bring up the one...
...configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. System setup 43 During the Power-on...Sequence • Navigation Keys • System and setup password • System Setup options • Updating the BIOS in Windows • Enabling smart power on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key • Bring up the one...
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...A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can access the data stored on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. Setup password Password that prompts you must enter to log on your computer. The Security..., if applicable. Password type Description System password Password that you entered earlier in the main screen displays a message that you to the BIOS settings of security for the data on to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic ...
...A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can access the data stored on or re-boot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. Setup password Password that prompts you must enter to log on your computer. The Security..., if applicable. Password type Description System password Password that you entered earlier in the main screen displays a message that you to the BIOS settings of security for the data on to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic ...
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...Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. System setup 45 By default, this option is Locked. Deleting .... Table 6. General Option System Information Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays...
...Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. System Setup options NOTE: Depending on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. System setup 45 By default, this option is Locked. Deleting .... Table 6. General Option System Information Boot Sequence Advanced Boot Options Date/Time Description Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays...