Updating the bios – Dell Precision M4700 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Option

Description

WLAN

All options are enabled by default.

Wireless Device Enable

Allows you to enable or disable the wireless devices. The options are:

WWAN

Bluetooth

WLAN

All options are enabled by default.

Table 11. 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 12. System Logs

Option

Description

BIOS events

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

Thermal Events

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

Power Events

Displays the power event logs and allows you to clear the power event 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.

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