Dell Latitude 13 3380 Latitude 3380 Owners Manual - Page 56
SupportAssist system resolution, Updating the BIOS in Windows, System and setup password
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SupportAssist system resolution Option Auto OS Recovery Threshold Description The Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool. • OFF •1 • 2 (default) •3 Updating the BIOS in Windows 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 NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. 1 Restart the computer. 2 Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. • ClickDetect Product and follow the instructions on screen, 3 If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click the Choose from all products. 4 Choose the Products category from the list. NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page 5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears. 6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads. The Drivers and Downloads section opens. 7 Click Find it myself. 8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions. 9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download. 10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File. The File Download window appears. 11 Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0. System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. 56 System setup options