Dell 9020 owner manual Updating the Bios, Jumper Settings

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Table 12. 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.

Jumper Settings

To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on the system board. The following table displays the system board jumper settings.

Table 13. Jumper Settings

Jumper

Setting

Description

PSWD

Default

Password features are enabled

RTCRST

pin 1 and 2

Real-time clock reset. Can be used for

 

 

troubleshooting.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 9020 Mini Tower Page Contents Diagnostics Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Page Installing the Cover Removing and Installing ComponentsRecommended Tools Removing the CoverRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Removing the Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Intrusion Switch Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Removing the Expansion Card Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Memory Module Guidelines Installing the Expansion CardRemoving the Memory Installing the MemoryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Speaker Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Power Supply Page Removing the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Power SupplyInstalling the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorRemoving the System Fan Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Thermal Sensor Installing the System FanPage Removing the Power Switch Installing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelInstalling the System Board Components Of The System Board System Board ComponentsPage Navigation Keys System SetupBoot Sequence Uefi System Setup OptionsCOM1 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 Jumper Settings Updating the BiosPassword Type System and Setup PasswordDisabling a System Password Page Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics DiagnosticsPage Power LED Diagnostics Troubleshooting Your ComputerBeep Code Error MessagesDIMM1 Page Page Page DDR3 SpecificationsPCI Drives Internal Connectors Controls and Lights Power Page Page Contacting Dell
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