Dell P28F004 owner manual Updating the Bios, System and Setup Password, Password Type

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Table 6. Exit

Option

Description

 

 

Exit Savings Changes

Allows you to exit while saving changes.

Save Change Without Exit

Allows you to save changes without exiting.

Exit Discarding Changes

Allows you to exit while discarding changes.

Load Optimal Defaults

Allows you to load optimal defaults.

Discard Changes

Allows you to discard changes.

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.

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.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.

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Contents Regulatory Model P28F Regulatory Type P28F004 Page Contents Specifications Contacting Dell System SetupTroubleshooting Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerClick Shut Down Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer System Overview Removing and Installing ComponentsRemoving the SD Card Recommended ToolsRemoving the Battery Installing the SD CardInstalling the Battery Removing the Access PanelRemoving the Memory Module Installing the Access PanelInstalling the Memory Module Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveRemoving the Keyboard Installing the Optical DrivePage Removing the Wlan Card Installing the KeyboardInstalling the Wlan Card Removing the Palmrest Page Removing the Input/Output I/O Board Installing the PalmrestRemoving the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O BoardInstalling the System Board Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Heatsink Installing the HeatsinkRemoving the System Fan Installing the System FanRemoving the Speakers Removing the Display Assembly Touch Installing the SpeakersInstalling the Display Assembly Touch Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Power Connector Installing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Installing the Power ConnectorInstalling the Display Bezel Removing the Display Hinges Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display HingesInstalling the Display Panel Removing the Camera Module Installing the Camera ModulePage Navigation Keys Boot SequenceOption Description System Setup OptionsKeys Navigation Sata ODD Is EnabledSet DisabledEnabled Password Type Updating the BiosSystem and Setup Password Assigning a System Password and Setup Password Page Icon Description Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsDevice Status Lights Beep Codes Battery Status LightsCode Cause and Troubleshooting Steps No memory/RAM detected LED Error CodesFeature Description SpecificationsUMA FeatureFeature Latitude Active area Axis Non-Touch PhysicalContacting Dell