Chapter 3: Software
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Drivers and downloads
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84
Chapter 4: System setup
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Boot menu
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Navigation keys
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Boot Sequence
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System setup options
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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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95
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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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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SupportAssist diagnostics
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Diagnostic LED behavior
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Recovering the operating system
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100
Updating the BIOS in Windows
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101
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows
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Backup media and recovery options
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101
WiFi power cycle
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Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)
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102
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell
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