Dell P52G owner manual Updating the Bios, System and Setup Password

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Option

Description

 

 

Boot Option #3

Default: Onboard NIC (IPV4)

Boot Option #4

Default: Onboard NIC (IPV6)

Exit — This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from System Setup.

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 Dell Vostro 14 Page Contents Diagnostics Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Removing and Installing Components System OverviewBattery Access panel Optical-disk drive Removing the Battery System Board ViewInstalling the Battery Installing the Optical DriveRemoving the Access Panel Removing the Optical-Disk DriveInstalling the Access Panel Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Memory ModuleInstalling the Memory Module Installing the Wlan CardRemoving the Wlan Card Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Removing the Palmrest AssemblyPage Installing the Palmrest Assembly Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Coin-cell battery Removing the Input/Output I/0 BoardInstalling the Input/Output I/O Board Removing the SpeakersInstalling the Speakers Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the Display Assembly Page Installing the Display Assembly Removing the Camera Installing the Camera Removing the HeatsinkInstalling the Heatsink Assembly Removing the Power ConnectorInstalling the Power Connector System Setup Boot SequenceNavigation Keys System Setup Options CPU ID Wlan Computer or not Default Not Set Updating the Bios System and Setup PasswordAssigning a System Password and Setup Password Page Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsSpecifications SpecificationsUMA Display Battery Environmental Contacting Dell Contacting Dell