Dell E7440 owner manual Updating the Bios

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Table 12. Maintenance

Option

Description

 

 

Service Tag

Displays the service tag of your computer.

Asset Tag

Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This

 

option is not set by default.

Table 13. System Logs

 

 

 

 

Option

Description

 

 

BIOS events

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

 

Clear Log

Thermal Events

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

 

Clear Log

Power Events

Displays the power 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 P40G Regulatory Type P40G001 Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved Contents Diagnostics Docking Port Information System SetupSpecifications Contacting Dell Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerClick Shut Down Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Page System Overview Recommended ToolsRemoving the SD Card Removing the Battery Installing the SD CardRemoving the Base Cover Installing the BatteryLift the base cover to remove it from the computer Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Base CoverPage Installing the Keyboard Trim Installing the Hard DriveRemoving the Keyboard Trim Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Removing the Wlan Card Installing the Wlan CardRemoving the mSATA SSD Card Removing the Memory Module Installing the mSATA SSD CardInstalling the Memory Module Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Palmrest Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryPage Lift up the palmrest away from the computer Installing the Palmrest Removing the Speakers Removing the Display-Hinge Cover Installing the SpeakersRemoving the Display Assembly Installing the Display-Hinge CoverPage Unroute the cables from the slot Page Page Removing the System Fan Installing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Heatsink Installing the System FanRemoving the System Board Installing the HeatsinkPage Remove the system board from the computer Installing the System Board Installing the Power Connector Removing the Power ConnectorRemoving the I/O Board Installing the I/O Board Removing the Display Bezel Installing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Removing the Camera Installing the Display PanelInstalling the Camera Docking Port Information Page Navigation Keys Boot SequenceKeys Navigation System Setup Options Serial Port Option Description Date/TimeOption Description Integrated NIC Parallel PortOption Description USB ConfigurationUSB PowerShare Unobtrusive ModeStrong Password Option Description Admin PasswordSystem Password Internal HDD-1 PasswordAdmin Setup Lockout Option Description Non-Admin Setup ChangesDefault Setting Enable CPU XD Support Orom Keyboard AccessIntel SpeedStep Default Setting Enable Intel SpeedStepDefault Setting Enable Intel TurboBoost Option Description Multi Core SupportConfiguration Wireless Radio ControlEnable Peak Shift Disabled Advanced Battery ChargeNumlock Enable Option Description Primary Battery ConfigurationSmart ConnectionDisabled Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse Default SettingOption Description Wireless Switch Extended Bios Post TimeWireless Device Enable Updating the Bios Computer System and Setup PasswordPage Page Device Status Lights Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsStorage LED Power LED Wireless LED Fault Description Battery Status LightsAlternately Lynx Point-LP Latitude Feature SpecificationUMA Features SpecificationFeature Specification Latitude Axis 60.8 mm 47 mm Feature Page Contacting Dell
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