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Option

Description

 

 

 

For Ultra Small Form Factor

 

M-SATA

 

SATA 0

 

SATA 1

SMART Reporting

This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are

 

reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self

 

Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification.

 

• Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration

This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is

 

enabled, the system is allowed to boot any type of USB mass storage

 

devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).

 

If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available

 

for operation system.

 

If USB port is disabled, the operation system cannot see any device

 

attached to this port.

 

USB configuration:

 

For Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor the options are:

 

Enable Boot Support

 

• Enable Front USB 2.0 Ports

 

• Enable USB 3.0 Ports

 

• Enable Rear—Left Dual USB 2.0 Ports

 

• Enable Rear —Right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (default value is enable)

 

 

NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup

 

 

irrespective of these settings.

Audio

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.

 

• Enable Audio (enable by default)

Miscellaneous Devices

Allows you to enable or disable various on-board devices. (For Mini Tower

 

and Ultra Small Form Factor)

 

• Enable PCI Slot - This option is enabled by default.

Table 4. Security

 

 

 

 

Option

Description

 

 

Internal HDD_O Password

This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin)

password (sometimes called the setup password). The admin password enables several security features.

The drive does not have a password set by default.

• Enter the old password

• Enter the new password

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 9020 Mini Tower Page Contents Diagnostics Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Page Recommended Tools Removing and Installing ComponentsInstalling the Cover Removing the CoverInstalling the Intrusion Switch Removing the Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Expansion Card Installing the Expansion Card Memory Module GuidelinesRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Optical DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Power Supply Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Page Installing the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Power SupplyRemoving the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Removing the System FanInstalling the System Fan Removing the Thermal SensorPage Installing the Thermal Sensor Removing the Power SwitchInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Installing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board System Board Components Components Of The System BoardPage Boot Sequence System SetupNavigation Keys System Setup Options UefiCOM1 Sata Optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software KEK Erased and the keys will restore to default settings Page Post Behavior When Lookup Method is set to Static IP Updating the Bios Jumper SettingsSystem and Setup Password Password TypeDisabling a System Password Page Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Troubleshooting Your Computer Power LED DiagnosticsError Messages Beep CodeDIMM1 Page Page Page Specifications DDR3PCI Drives Internal Connectors Controls and Lights Power Page Page Contacting Dell
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