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Menu Item Description
BIOS Update
Control
Allows you to update the BIOS using either DOS or UEFI shell-based flash utilities.
For environments that do not require local BIOS updates, it is recommended to set
this field to Limited. By default, the Local BIOS Update Support option is set to
Unlocked.
NOTE: BIOS updates using Dell Update Package is not affected by this option.
Power Button Allows you to enable or disable the power button on the front of the system. By
default, the Power Button option is set to Enabled.
AC Power
Recovery
Allows you to set how the system reacts after AC power is restored to the system.
By default, the AC Power Recovery option is set to Last.
Miscellaneous Settings
Menu Item Description
System Time Allows you to set the time on the system.
System Date Allows you to set the date on the system.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag and allows you to modify it for security and tracking
purposes.
Keyboard
NumLock
Allows you to set whether the system boots with the NumLock enabled or
disabled. By default the Keyboard NumLock is set to On.
NOTE: This field does not apply to 84-key keyboards.
Report Keyboard
Errors
Allows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during
system boot. By default, the Report Keyboard Errors field is set to Report.
F1/F2 Prompt on
Error
Allows you to enable or disable the F1/F2 prompt on error. By default, F1/F2
Prompt on Error is set to Enabled.
In-System
Characterization
This field enables or disables In-System Characterization. By default, In-System
Characterization is set to Enabled.
System And Setup Password Features
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your system. To enable creation of
the system and setup password, the password jumper must be set to enabled. For more information on
the password jumper settings, see System Board Jumper Settings.
System
password
This is the password that you must enter before you can boot your system.
Setup
password
This is the password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS
or UEFI settings of your system.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.
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