Dell G16 7620 Service Manual

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System setup options

NOTE:Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed.

Table 1. System setup options—Overview menu
The following table describes the Overview menu options in the System setup program.
Overview
Dell G16 7620
BIOS Version	Displays the BIOS version number.
Service Tag	Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
Asset Tag	Displays the Asset Tag of the computer.
Manufacture Date	Displays the manufacture date of the computer.
Ownership Date	Displays the ownership date of the computer.
Express Service Code	Displays the Express Service Code of the computer.
Ownership Tag	Displays the Ownership Tag of the computer.
Signed Firmware Update	Displays whether the Signed Firmware Update is enabled on your computer. By default, the Signed Firmware Update option is enabled.
Battery
Primary	Displays the primary battery of the computer.
Battery Level	Displays the battery level of the computer.
Battery State	Displays the battery state of the computer.
Health	Displays the battery health of the computer.
AC Adapter	Displays whether an AC adapter is connected. If connected, displays the type of AC adapter that is connected.
Processor
Processor Type	Displays the processor type.
Maximum Clock Speed	Displays the maximum processor clock speed.
Minimum Clock Speed	Displays the minimum processor clock speed.
Current Clock Speed	Displays the current processor clock speed.
Core Count	Displays the number of cores on the processor.
Processor ID	Displays the processor identification code.
Processor L2 Cache	Displays the processor L2 Cache size.
Processor L3 Cache	Displays the processor L3 Cache size.
Microcode Version	Displays the microcode version.
Intel Hyper-Threading Capable	Displays whether the processor is Hyper-Threading (HT) capable.
64-Bit Technology	Displays whether 64-bit technology is used.
Memory
Memory Installed	Displays the total computer memory installed.
Memory Available	Displays the total computer memory available.
Memory Speed	Displays the memory speed.
Memory Channel Mode	Displays single-channel or dual-channel mode.
Memory Technology	Displays the technology that is used for the memory.
DIMM_SLOT 1	Displays if the slot is empty or the total memory of the module installed in the slot.
DIMM_SLOT 2	Displays if the slot is empty or the total memory of the module installed in the slot.
Devices
Panel Type	Displays the panel type of the computer.
Video Controller	Displays the video controller type of the computer.
Video Memory	Displays the video memory information of the computer.
Wi-Fi Device	Displays the wireless device information of the computer.
Native Resolution	Displays the native resolution of the computer.
Video BIOS Version	Displays the video BIOS version of the computer.
Audio Controller	Displays the audio controller information of the computer.
Bluetooth Device	Displays the Bluetooth device information of the computer.
LOM MAC Address	Displays the MAC address of the video pass-through.
dGPU Video Controller	Displays the discrete GPU controller of the computer.

Table 2. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu
The following table describes the Boot Configuration menu options in the System setup program.
Boot Configuration
Boot Sequence
Boot Mode: UEFI only	Displays the boot mode of the computer.
Boot Sequence	Displays the boot sequence. By default, all the options are selected.
Secure Boot	Secure Boot is a method of guaranteeing the integrity of the boot path by performing additional validation of the operating system and PCI add-in cards. The computer stops booting to the operating system when a component is not authenticated during the boot process. Secure Boot can be enabled in BIOS setup or using management interfaces like Dell Command\|Configure, but can only be disabled from BIOS setup.
Enable Secure Boot	Enables the computer to boot using only validated boot software. By default, the Enable Secure Boot option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Secure Boot option enabled to ensure that the UEFI firmware validates the operating system during the boot process. NOTE:For Secure Boot to be enabled, the computer is required to be in UEFI boot mode and the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option is required to be turned off.
Enable Microsoft UEFI CA	When disabled, the UEFI CA is removed from the BIOS UEFI Secure Boot database. NOTE:When disabled, the Microsoft UEFI CA can cause your computer to not boot, computer graphics may not function, some devices may not function properly, and the computer could become unrecoverable. By default, the Enable Microsoft UEFI CA option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Microsoft UEFI CA option enabled to ensure the broadest compatibility with devices and operating systems.
Secure Boot Mode	This option controls the Secure boot operation mode to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI driver signatures. By default, the Deployed Mode option is selected.
Expert Key Management
Enable Custom Mode	Enables or disables the keys in the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key databases to be modified. By default, the Enable Custom Mode option is disabled.
Custom Mode Key Management	Selects the custom values for expert key management. By default, the PK option is selected.

Table 3. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu
The following table describes the Integrated Devices menu options in the System setup program.
Integrated Devices
Date/Time
Date	Sets the computer date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Changes to the date format take effect immediately.
Time	Sets the computer time in HH/MM/SS 24-hour format. You can switch between a 12-hour and 24-hour clock. Changes to the time format take effect immediately.
Camera
Enable Camera	Enables the camera. By default, the Enable Camera option is enabled. NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered, the camera setup option may not be available.
Audio
Enable Audio	Enables all integrated audio controller. By default, all the options are enabled.
Enable Microphone	Enables the microphone. By default, the Enable Microphone option is enabled. NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered, the microphone setup option may not be available.
Enable Internal Speaker	Enables the internal speaker. By default, the Enable Intenal Speaker option is enabled.
USB Configuration
Enable External USB Ports	Enables the external USB ports. By default, the Enable External USB Ports option is disabled.
Enable USB Boot Support	Enables booting from USB mass storage devices that are connected to external USB ports. By default, the Enable USB Boot Support option is disabled.
Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling	Disables the USB4 PCIE Tunneling option. By default, the Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling option is disabled.
Video/Power only on Type-C Ports	Enables or disables the Type-C port functionality to video or only power. By default, the Video/Power only on Type-C Ports option is disabled.
Microphone Mute Led	Enables or disables the LED status light of the microphone. By default, the Microphone Mute Led option is enabled.
Speaker Mute Led	Enables or disables the LED status light of the speaker. By default, the Microphone Mute Led option is disabled.

Table 4. System setup options—Storage menu
The following table describes the Storage menu options in the System setup program.
Storage
SATA/NVMe Operation
SATA/NVMe Operation		Sets the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. By default, the RAID on option is selected. The storage device is configured to support RAID function with VMD controller. When enabled, all NVMe and SATA devices would be mapped under VMD controller. Windows RST (Intel Rapid Storage Technology) duver or Linux kernel VMD driver must be loaded in order to boot the OS.
Storage Interface		Displays the information of various onboard drives.
Port Enablement		Enables or disables the M.2 PCIe SSD option. By default, the M.2 PCIe SSD option is enabled.
SMART Reporting
Enable SMART Reporting		Enables or disables S.M.A.R.T. (Self-monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) for reporting hard drive errors during computer start up. By default, the option is enabled.
Drive Information		Displays the information of onboard drives.

Table 5. System setup options—Display menu
The following table describes the Display menu options in the System setup program.
Display
Display Brightness
Brightness on battery power		Enables to set the screen brightness when the computer is running on battery power. By default, the screen brightness is set to 50 when the computer is running on battery power.
Brightness on AC power		Enables to set the screen brightness when the computer is running on AC power. By default, the screen brightness is set to 100 when the computer is running on AC power.
Full Screen Logo		Enables or disables the computer to display a full-screen logo, if the image matches screen resolution. By default, the Full Screen Logo option is disabled.
Hybrid Graphics/Advanced Optimus
Enable Hybrid Graphics/ Advanced Optimus (when available)		Enables or disables the computer to use both the integrated and discrete graphics controllers. By default, the Hybrid Graphics/ Advanced Optimus option is enabled.

Table 6. System setup options—Connection menu
The following table describes the Connection menu options in the System setup program.
Connection
Network Controller Configuration
Integrated NIC		This option controls the on-board LAN controller. By default, the Enabled with PXE option is selected. The internal LAN is enabled with PXE boot capabilities.
Wireless Device Enable
WLAN		Enables or disables the internal WLAN device. By default, the WLAN option enabled.
Bluetooth		Enables or disables the internal Bluetooth device. By default, the Bluetooth option enabled.
Enable UEFI Network Stack		Enables or disables the UEFI Network Stack and controls the onboard LAN Controller. By default, the Enabled option is enabled. Slowest boot time, minimal security, full network access. Select this option for BitLocker to work on boot.
HTTP(s) Boot feature
HTTP(s) Boot		Enables or disables HTTP(s) boot capabilities. By default, the HTTP(s) Boot option is enabled.
HTTP(s) Boot Modes		This option controls the HTTP(s) Boot modes. By default, the Auto Mode option is selected. HTTP(s) Boot automatically extracts Boot URL from the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHPC).

Table 7. System setup options—Power menu
The following table describes the Power menu options in the System setup program.
Power
Battery Configuration	Enables or disables the computer to run on battery during peak power usage hours. Use the table Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop, to prevent AC power usage between certain times of each day. By default, the Adaptive option is selected. Battery settings are adaptively optimized based on your typical battery usage pattern.
Advanced Configuration
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Configuration	Enables Advanced Battery Charge Configuration from the beginning of the day to a specified work period. When enabled, Advanced Battery Charged maximizes battery health while still supporting heavy use during the work day. By default, the Enable Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option is disabled.
USB Power Share
Enable USB Power Share	Enables or disables external devices to be powered or charged using the stored system battery, when the computer is in sleep state. By default, the USB Power Share option is disabled.
Thermal Management	This option controls the cooling fan and processor heat management to adjust computer performance, noise and temperature. By default, the Optimized option is selected. Standard setting for cooling fan and processor heat management. This setting is a balance of performance, noise and temperature.
Block Sleep	Enables or disables the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system. By default, the Block Sleep option is disabled. NOTE:When enabled, the computer does not go to Sleep, Intel Rapid Start is disabled automatically, and the operating system power option is blank if it was set to Sleep.
Lid Switch
Enable Lid Switch	Enables or disables the Lid Switch. By default, the Enable Lid Switch option is enabled.
Power On Lid Open	When enabled, it allows the computer to turn on from the off state whenever the lid is opened. By default, the Power On Lid Open option is enabled.
Intel Speed Shift Technology	Enables or disables the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, the operating system selects the appropriate processor performance automatically. By default, the Intel Speed Shift Technology option is enabled.

Table 8. System setup options—Security menu
The following table describes the Security menu options in the System setup program.
Security
Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)	Intel PTT is a firmware-based Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) device that is part of Intel chipsets. It provides credential storage and key management that can replace the equivalent functionality of a discrete TPM chip. NOTE: The options that are listed apply to computers with a discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
PTT On	Enables or disables the Intel PTT option. By default, the PTT On option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the PTT On option enabled.
Physical Presence Interface (PPI) Bypass for Clear Commands	The PPI Bypass for Clear Commands option allows the operating system to manage certain aspects of PTT. When enabled, you are not prompted to confirm changes to the PTT configuration. By default, the PPI Bypass for Clear Commands option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the PPI Bypass for Clear Commands option disabled.
Clear	When enabled, the Clear option clears the information that is stored in the PTT fTPM after exiting the computer's BIOS. This option returns to the disabled state when the computer restarts. By default, the Clear option is disabled. Dell Technologies recommends enabling the Clear option only when PTT fTPM data needs to be cleared.
SMM Security Mitigation	Enables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option uses the Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table (WSMT) to confirm to the operating system that security best practices have been implemented by the UEFI firmware. By default, the SMM Security Mitigation option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the SMM Security Mitigation option enabled unless you have a specific application which is not compatible. NOTE:This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality with some legacy tools and applications.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
Start Data Wipe	Data Wipe is a secure wipe operation that deletes information from a storage device. CAUTION:The secure Data Wipe operation deletes information in a way that it cannot be reconstructed. Commands such as delete and format in the operating system may remove files from showing up in the file system. However, they can be reconstructed through forensic means as they are still represented on the physical media. Data Wipe prevents this reconstruction and is not recoverable. When enabled, the data wipe option will prompt to wipe any storage devices that are connected to the computer on the next boot. By default, the Start Data Wipe option is disabled.
Absolute	Absolute Software provides various cyber security solutions, some requiring software preloaded on Dell computers and integrated into the BIOS. To use these features, you must enable the Absolute BIOS setting and contact Absolute for configuration and activation. By default, the Enable Absolute option is selected. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Enable Absolute option enabled. NOTE:When the Absolute features are activated, the Absolute integration cannot be disabled from the BIOS setup screen.
UEFI Boot Path Security	Enables or disables the computer to prompt the user to enter the Administrator password (if set) when booting to a UEFI boot path device from the F12 boot menu. By default, the Always Except Internal HDD option is selected.

Table 9. System setup options—Passwords menu
The following table describes the Passwords menu options in the System setup program.
Passwords
Admin Password	The Admin Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup options. Once the admin password is set, the BIOS setup options can only be modified after providing the correct password. The following rules and dependencies apply to the Admin Password - The administrator password cannot be set if computer and/or internal hard drive passwords are previously set. The administrator password can be used in place of the computer and/or internal hard drive passwords. When set, the administrator password must be provided during a firmware update. Clearing the administrator password also clears the computer password (if set). Dell Technologies recommends using an administrator password to prevent unauthorized changes to BIOS setup options.
System Password	The System Password prevents the computer from booting to an operating system without entering the correct password. The following rules and dependencies apply when the System Password is used - The computer shuts down when idle for approximately 10 minutes at the computer password prompt. The computer shuts down after three incorrect attempts to enter the computer password. The computer shuts down when the Esc key is pressed at the System Password prompt. The computer password is not prompted when the computer resumes from standby mode. Dell Technologies recommends using the computer password in situations where it is likely that a computer may be lost or stolen.
M.2 PCIe SSD-0	The M.2 PCIe SSD Password can be set to prevent unauthorized access of the data stored on the solid-state drive.
Password Configuration	The Password configuration page includes several options for changing the requirements of BIOS passwords. You can modify the minimum and maximum length of the passwords and require passwords to contain certain character classes (upper case, lower case, digit, special character). Dell Technologies recommends setting the minimum password length to at least eight characters.
Password Bypass	Enables or disables prompting for system and hard drive passwords when powered on from the OFF state. By default, the Password Bypass option is enabled.
Password Changes
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes	The Allow Non-Admin Password Changes option in BIOS setup allows an end user to set or change the computer or hard drive passwords without entering the administrator password. This gives an administrator control over the BIOS settings but enables an end user to provide their own password. By default, the Allow Non-Admin Password Changes option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Allow Non-Admin Password Changes option disabled.
Admin Setup Lockout	The Admin Setup Lockout option prevents an end user from even viewing the BIOS setup configuration without first entering the administrator password (if set). By default, the Admin Setup Lockout option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Admin Setup Lockout option disabled.
Master Password Lockout
Enable Master Password Lockout	The Master Password Lockout setting allows you to disable the Recovery Password feature. If the computer, administrator, or hard drive password is forgotten, the computer becomes unusable. NOTE:When the owner password is set, the Master Password Lockout option is not available. NOTE: When an internal hard drive password is set, it must first be cleared before Master Password Lockout can be changed. By default, the Enable Master Password Lockout option is disabled. Dell does not recommend enabling the Master Password Lockout unless you have implemented your own password recovery computer.
Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert
Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert	This option controls the access to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe hard-drives from the Dell Security Manager prompt. By default, the Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert option is disabled.

Table 10. System setup options—Update, Recovery menu
The following table describes the Update, Recovery menu options in the System setup program.
Update, Recovery
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates
Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates	Enables or disables BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. NOTE:Disabling this option blocks the BIOS updates from services such as Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS). By default, the Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates option is enabled.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive	Enables or disables the user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. By default, the BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive option is enabled. NOTE:BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is not available for self-encrypting drives (SED).
BIOS Downgrade
Allow BIOS Downgrade	Controls flashing of the computer firmware to previous revisions. By default, the Allow BIOS Downgrade option is enabled.
SupportAssist OS Recovery	Enables or disables the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain computer errors. By default, the SupportAssist OS Recovery option is enabled.
BIOSConnect	Enables or disables cloud Service operating system recovery if the main operating system fails to boot with the number of failures equal to or greater than the value specified by the Auto operating system Recovery Threshold setup option and local Service operating system does not boot or is not installed. By default, the BIOSConnect option is enabled.
Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold	Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell operating system Recovery Tool. By default, the Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold value is set to 2.

Table 11. System setup options—System Management menu
The following table describes the System Management menu options in the System setup program.
System Management
Service Tag	Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
Asset Tag	Creates a computer Asset Tag that can be used by an IT administrator to uniquely identify a particular computer. NOTE:Once set in BIOS, the Asset Tag cannot be changed.
AC Behavior
Wake on AC	Enables or disables the computer to turn on and go to boot when AC power is supplied to the computer. By default, the Wake on AC option is disabled.
Auto On Time	Enable to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a preselected date and time. This option can be configured only if the Auto On Time is set to Everyday, Weekdays, or Selected Days. By default, the Auto On Time option is disabled.
Diagnostics
OS Agent Requests	This option enables or disables Dell OS Agent(s) to schedule onboard diagnostics. By default, the OS Agent Requests option is disabled.

Table 12. System setup options—Keyboard menu
The following table describes the Keyboard menu options in the System setup program.
Keyboard
NumLock Enable
Enable NumLock	Enable or disable NumLock function when the computer boots. By default, the Enable NumLock option is enabled.
Fn Lock Options	Enables or disables the Fn Lock option. By default, the Fn Lock option is enabled.
Keyboard Illumination	Configures the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. By default, the Bright option is selected. Enables the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC	Sets the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is connected to the computer. By default, the 1 minute option is selected.
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery	Sets the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when the computer is running only on the battery power. The keyboard backlight timeout value is only effective when the backlight is enabled. By default, the 1 minute option is selected.

Table 13. System setup options—Preboot Behavior menu
The following table describes the Preboot Behavior menu options in the System setup program.
Preboot Behavior
Adapter Warnings
Enable Dock Warning Messages	Enables the warning messages during boot when the adapters with less power capacity are detected. By default, the Enable Dock Warning Messages option is enabled.
Warnings and Errors	Enables or disables the action to be taken when a warning or error is encountered. By default, the Prompt on Warnings and Errors option is selected. Stop, prompt, and wait for user input when warnings or errors are detected. NOTE:Errors deemed critical to the operation of the computer hardware stop the functioning of the computer.
USB-C Warnings
Enable Dock Warning Messages	Enables the warning messages during boot when the USB-C adapters with less power capacity are detected. By default, the Enable Dock Warning Messages option is enabled.
Fastboot	Allows you to configure the speed of the UEFI boot process. By default, the Thorough option is selected. Performs complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot.
Extend BIOS POST Time	Sets the BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) load time. By default, the 0 seconds option is selected.

Table 14. System setup options—Virtualization menu
The following table describes the Virtualization menu options in the System setup program.
Virtualization Support
Intel Virtualization Technology
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)	When enabled, the computer can run a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM). By default, the Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) option is enabled.
VT for Direct I/O
Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O	When enabled, the computer can perform Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O (VT-d). VT-d is an Intel method that provides virtualization for memory map I/O. By default, the Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O option is enabled.
DMA Protection
Enable Pre-Boot DMA Support	Allows you to control the Pre-Boot DMA protection for both internal and external ports. This option does not directly enable DMA protection in the operating system. NOTE:This option is not available when the virtualization setting for IOMMU is disabled (VT-d/AMD Vi). By default, the Enable Pre-Boot DMA Support option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Enable Pre-Boot DMA Support option enabled. NOTE:This option is provided only for compatibility purposes, since some older hardware is not DMA capable.
Enable OS Kernel DMA Support	Allows you to control the Kernel DMA protection for both internal and external ports. This option does not directly enable DMA protection in the operating system. For operating systems that support DMA protection, this setting indicates to the operating system that the BIOS supports the feature. NOTE:This option is not available when the virtualization setting for IOMMU is disabled (VT-d/AMD Vi). By default, the Enable OS Kernel DMA Support option is enabled. NOTE:This option is provided only for compatibility purposes, since some older hardware is not DMA capable.

Table 15. System setup options—Performance menu
The following table describes the Performance menu options in the System setup program.
Performance
Multi-Core Support
Multiple Atom Cores	Enables to change the number of Atom cores available to the operating system. The default value is set to the maximum number of cores. By default, the All Cores option is selected.
Intel SpeedStep
Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology	Enables the computer to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power consumption and heat production. By default, the Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology option is enabled.
C-State Control
Enable C-State Control	Enables or disables the ability of the CPU to enter and exit low-power state. When disabled, it disables all C-states. When enabled, it enables all C-states that the chipset or platform allows. By default, the Enable C-State Control option is enabled.
Enable Adaptive C-States for Discrete Graphics	Enables or disables the computer to dynamically detect high usage of a discrete graphics and adjust computer parameters for higher performance during that time period. By default, the Enable Adaptive C-States for Discrete Graphics option is enabled.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology	Enables the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. When enabled, the Intel TurboBoost driver increases the performance of the CPU or graphics processor. By default, the Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology option is disabled.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 3.0
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology	Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading mode of the processor. When enabled, the Intel Hyper-Threading increases the efficiency of the processor resources when multiple threads run on each core. By default, the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology option is enabled.
PCIe Resizable Base Address Register (BAR)	Enables or disables the PCIe Resizable BAR support. By default, the PCIe Resizable Base Address Register (BAR) option is enabled.

Table 16. System setup options—System Logs menu
The following table describes the System Logs menu options in the System setup program.
System Logs
BIOS Event Log
Clear BIOS Event Log	Allows you to select option to keep or clear BIOS events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected.
Thermal Event Log
Clear Thermal Event Log	Allows you to select option to keep or clear Thermal events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected.
Power Event Log
Clear Power Event Log	Allows you to select option to keep or clear Power events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected.