Updating the bios – Dell Precision T3600 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Option

Description

This option is Disabled by default.

Table 8. 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.

SERR Messages

Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some

graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.

Table 9. POST Behavior

Option

Description

Numlock LED

Specifies if the NumLock function can be enabled when the system boots. This option

is enabled by default.

Keyboard Errors

Specifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. This option is

enabled by default.

POST Hotkeys

Specifies whether the sign-on screen displays a message, that displays the keystroke

sequence required to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu.

Enable F12 Boot Option menu - This option is enabled by default.

Table 10. 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

notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet

1.

Restart the computer.

2.

Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.

3.

If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:

NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer.

NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer.

a. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
b. Click Submit and proceed to step 5.

4.

If you do not have your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following:
a. Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
b. Choose from My Products and Services List
c. Choose from a list of all Dell products

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