Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual

System setup options

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

Table 1. System setup options—Main menu
The following table describes the Main menu options in the System setup program.
Main
	System Time	Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format.
	System Date	Displays the current date in mm/dd/yyyy format.
	BIOS Version	Displays the BIOS version.
	Product Name	Displays the model number of your computer.
	Service Tag	Displays the service tag of your computer.
	Asset Tag	Displays the asset tag of your computer.
	CPU Type	Displays the processor type.
	CPU Speed	Displays the processor speed.
	CPU ID	Displays the processor identification code.
	CPU Cache
	L1 Cache	Displays the processor L1 cache size.
	L2 Cache	Displays the processor L2 cache size.
	L3 Cache	Displays the processor L3 cache size.
	M.2 PCIe SSD-1	Display the M.2 PCIe SSD device information of the computer.
	M.2 PCIe SSD-2	Display the M.2 PCIe SSD device information of the computer.
	AC Adapter Type	Displays the type of AC adapter.
	System Memory	Displays the size of memory installed.
	Memory Speed	Displays the speed of memory.

Table 2. System setup options—Advance menu
The following table describes the Advance menu options in the System setup program.
Advance
	Intel® SpeedStep	Enables or disables Intel® SpeedStep technology. Default: Enabled
	HyperThread Control	Enables or disables HyperThread Control. Default: Enabled
	Multi-Cores Support	Allows you to configure the number of cores supported. Default: All
	Multiple Atom cores	Allows you to configure the number of Atom cores supported. Default: All
	USB Emulation	Enables or disables the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST. NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this option is off. Default: Enabled
	USB Powershare	Enables or disables USB PowerShare. Default: Enabled
	SATA/NVMe Operation	Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated storage device controller. Default: RAID on. Storage device is configured to support RAID functions. When enabled, all NVMe and SATA devices will be mapped under VMD controller. Windows RST (Intel Rapid Restore Technology) driver, or Linux kernel VMD driver must be loaded in order to boot the operating system.
	Adapter Warnings	Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. Default: Enabled
	Function Key behavior	Allows you to define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12)
	Battery Health	Displays the battery health.
	Enable Hybrid Graphics/ Advanced Optimus	Enables or disables Hybrid Graphics Default: Enabled
	Camera	Enables or disables the camera. Default: Enabled
	Thunderbolt	Enables or disables Thunderbolt. Default: Enabled
	Thunderbolt with Boot support	Enables or disables Thunderbolt with Boot support. Default: Enabled
	Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT)Pre-boot Modules	Enables or disables to allow or disallow PCIe devices to be connected through a Thunderbolt adapter during pre-boot. Default: Disabled
	Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration	The settings below configure the Thunderbolt adapter security settings within the operating system. Security Levels are not applicable or enforced in the Pre-boot environment. No Security: Automatically connect to devices plugged into the Thunderbolt port. User Authorization: Approval is required for any new devices connected to the Thunderbolt port Secure Connect: The Thunderbolt adapter port will only allow connections to devices that have been configured with a shared key. Display Port and USB Only: Automatically connect to Display Port and USB devices only. No Thunderbolt adapter or PCIe devices are allowed to connect. Default: User Authorization
	IPv4 HTTP Support	Enables IPv4 HTTP Boot support. Default: Disabled
	IPv6 HTTP Support	Enables IPv6 HTTP Boot support. Default: Disabled
	Power Options	When enabled, this setting allows the computer to power up from the off state whenever the lid is opened. The computer will turn on when powered either by the AC adapter or by the system battery. Default: Enabled
	Performance Options	These fields let you control Performance Options with Graphic Dock.
	CPU TCC offset	This option regulates maximum CPU operating temperature. Increasing TCC Offset reduces maximum CPU operating temperature. Increasing TCC Offset value may reduce CPU performance in certain applications. Default: 0
	Overclocking Feature NOTE:Only for computers with 12th Generation Intel Core i9k processors	This field enables or disables global overclocking functions. When this option is enabled, overclocking options are displayed. Default: Enabled
	Core Over Clocking Level# NOTE:Only appears after Overclocking Feature has been enabled.	When enabled, this allows CPUs to adjust the Flex Ratio and Voltage in a Turbo Mode environment. 1-Core Ratio Limit Override 2-Core Ratio Limit Override 3-Core Ratio Limit Override 4-Core Ratio Limit Override 5-Core Ratio Limit Override 6-Core Ratio Limit Override 7-Core Ratio Limit Override 8-Core Ratio Limit Override Default: Disabled
	Single Core	Default: Disabled
	Core Voltage Override	0
	Long Duration PWR Limit	165000
	Short Duration PWR Limit	165000
	XMP Memory	(XMP1)
	Fan Performance Mode	Enables or disables full-speed Fan performance for CPU cooling. Default: Disabled
	Maintenance
	Data Wipe on next boot	Enables or disable data wipe on the next boot. To preserve the data on a specific device, remove it before initiating this process. WARNING:This operation will permanently delete all data from the device. Disabled Enabled Default: Disabled
	BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive	Allows you to recover certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file on your primary hard drive or an external USB drive. When "Enabled" is selected, BIOS stores the recovery file on your primary hard drive. BIOS Recovery is available via the recovery file on your primary hard drive or an external USB drive. When "Disabled" is selected, BIOS does not store the recovery file on your primary hard drive. BIOS Recovery is only available using the external USB drive. BIOS Recovery using external USB drive is always enabled with either options. BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is not supported when the hard drives are configured for RAID mode Disabled Enabled Default: Enabled
	SupportAssist System Resolution
	Auto OS Recovery Threshold	Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for the Dell operating system Recovery tool. NOTE: If Auto OS Recovery Threshold is set to Off, onboard diagnostics will not be run in response to consecutive primary operating system boot failures. Default: 2
	SupportAssist OS Recovery	Enables or disables the boot flow for the SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain system errors. If set to disabled, all automatic boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool will be disabled. Default: Disabled
	Battery Charge Configuration	Set the battery charge settings with a preselected custom charge start and stop. Adaptive - Battery settings are optimized based on your typical battery usage pattern. Standard - Fully charges your battery at the standard rate. ExpressCharge (TM) - The battery is charged using Dell's fast charging technology. Primarily AC Use - Extends battery lifespan for users who primarily operate their computers while plugged in to an external power source. Custom - Custom select when the battery starts and stops charging. . Default: Adaptive
	Advanced Battery Charge Configuration	Set the battery charge settings with a preselected custom charge start and stop. Default: Disable
	Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology	Allows you to get more information about the RAID volumes on the Intel(R) RAID Controller.

Table 3. System setup options—Security menu
The following table describes the Security menu options in the System setup program.
Security
	Admin Password		Displays if the administrator password is clear or set.
	System Password		Displays if the system password is clear or set. Default: Not Set
	Admin Password		Allows you to set the administrator password. The administrator password controls access to the system setup utility.
	System Password		Allows you to set the system password. The system password controls access to the computer at boot.
	Password Change		Allows you to permit or deny system password or HDD password changes. Default: Permitted
	Absolute®		Enables or disables the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Default: Deactivate
	Absolute® Status		Enables or disables SED Block SID Authentication. Default: Disabled
	Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table (WSMT)		Enables or disables the Windows SMM Security Mitigations Table. It allows the system firmware to confirm to the OS that certain security best practices have been implemented in the System Management Mode (SMM) software. Default: Disabled
	Firmware TPM		Enable or disable the firmware TPM. Default: Enabled
	PPI Bypass for Clear Command		Allows you to control the TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). When enabled, this setting will allow the OS to skip BIOS PPI user prompts when issuing the Clear command. Changes to this setting take effect immediately. Default: Disabled
	UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates		Enables or disables BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Default: Enabled
	Secure Boot		Enables or disables configuration of platform features on Dell Client Systems with WSMT-enabled BIOS. Default: Enabled

Table 4. System setup options—Boot menu
The following table describes the Boot menu options in the System setup program.
Boot
	Boot List Option		Displays the boot options. Default: UEFI
	File Browser Add Boot Option		Allows you to add the boot options.
	Windows Boot Manager		Display boot options in Windows
	UEFI Boot		Enables or disables UEFI boot. Default: Disabled

Table 5. System setup options—Exit menu
The following table describes the Exit menu options in the System setup program.
Exit
	Exit Saving Changes		Allows you to exit system setup and save your changes.
	Save Change Without Exit		Allows you to save your changes without exiting the BIOS setup.
	Exit Discarding Changes		Allows you to exit the BIOS setup without saving the changes.
	Load Optimal Defaults		Allows you to restore default values for all system setup options.
	Discard Changes		Allows you to load previous values for all system setup options.