Service Manual

Entering BIOS setup program.........................................................................................................................................37
Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................37
Boot Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................38
System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................38
System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... 47
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................47
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 47
Clearing CMOS settings............................................................................................................................................ 48
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords.....................................................................................48
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................49
SupportAssist diagnostics............................................................................................................................................... 49
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ..............................................49
System diagnostic lights..................................................................................................................................................49
Recovering the operating system................................................................................................................................. 50
Flashing BIOS (USB key)................................................................................................................................................. 51
Flashing the BIOS...............................................................................................................................................................51
Backup media and recovery options..............................................................................................................................51
WiFi power cycle................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Flea power release............................................................................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 53
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