Updating the bios – Dell OptiPlex XE2 (Mid 2013) User Manual

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Option

Description

Static IP

DHCP (enabled by default)

NOTE: This field is only relevant when the

Integrated NIC

control in the

System

Configuration

group is set to

Enabled with ImageServer

.

Client IP Address

Specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255.

NOTE: This field is only relevant when the

Integrated NIC

control in the

System

Configuration

group is set to

Enabled with ImageServer

and when

Client DHCP

is set to

Static IP

.

Client SubnetMask

Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.

NOTE: This field is only relevant when the

Integrated NIC

control in the

System

Configuration

group is set to

Enabled with ImageServer

and when

Client DHCP

is set to

Static IP

.

Client Gateway

Specifies the gateway IP address for the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.

NOTE: This field is only relevant when the

Integrated NIC

control in the

System

Configuration

group is set to

Enabled with ImageServer

and when

Client DHCP

is set to

Static IP

.

Advanced

Specifies for Advanced debugging

Verbose Mode

NOTE: This Option is only relevant when the integrated NIC control in the

System Configuration group is set to enable with Cloud Desktop.

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.

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