Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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Entering BIOS setup program
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Navigation keys
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One time boot menu
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System setup options
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Overview
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Boot Configuration
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Integrated Devices
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Storage
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Display
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Connection
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Power
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Security
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Passwords
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Update Recovery
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System Management
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Keyboard
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Virtualization
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Performance
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System Logs
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Updating the BIOS
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Updating the BIOS in Windows
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Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu
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Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows
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Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu
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System and setup password
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Assigning a system setup password
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Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
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Clearing CMOS settings
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Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
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Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check
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Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test
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System-diagnostic lights
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Recovering the operating system
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Real Time Clock—RTC reset
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Backup media and recovery options
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WiFi power cycle
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Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell
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