Dell D08S owner manual Updating the Bios

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Option

Description

 

 

 

NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in

 

the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer

 

and when Client DHCP is set to Static IP.

Advanced

Specifies for Advanced debugging

 

• Verbose Mode (Disabled)

 

NOTE: This Option is only relevant when the integrated NIC control in

 

the System Configuration group is set to enable with Cloud Desktop.

Table 13. System Logs

 

 

 

Option

Description

 

 

BIOS events

Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.

 

• Clear Log

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.Re-start the computer.

2.Go to dell.com/support.

3.Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.

4.If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.

5.Choose the Product Type from the list.

6.Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

7.Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers. The Drivers and Downloads page opens.

8.On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.

9.Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen.

10.Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.

The File Download window appears.

11.Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12.Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Regulatory Model D08S Regulatory Type D08S001 Page Contents Diagnostics Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerPage Page System Overview Removing and Installing ComponentsRecommended Tools Removing the Cover Installing the Cover Removing The Expansion Card Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Page Installing The Expansion Card Removing the Optical DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Drive CageInstalling the Drive Cage Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the SpeakerInstalling the Speaker Memory Module GuidelinesRemoving the System Fan Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Installing the System Fan Removing the Power SwitchInstalling the Power Switch Removing the I/O Panel Installing the I/O Panel Removing the Power SupplyPage Page Installing the Power Supply Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Heatsink AssemblyInstalling the Heatsink Assembly Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Intrusion Switch Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Intrusion Switch System Board Components Removing the System Board Page Installing the System Board Navigation Keys System SetupBoot Sequence System Setup Options COM1 Video Computrace Service from Absolute Software KEK Performance Post Behavior When Lookup Method is set to Static IP Updating the Bios Clearing Cmos Clearing Forgotten PasswordSystem and Setup Password Assigning a System Password and Setup Password Disabling a System Password Page Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Troubleshooting Your Computer Power LED DiagnosticsError Messages Beep CodePage DIMM1 Page Page Technical Specifications Communications Power Page Contacting Dell