Latitude 5550 Owner's Manual

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System Setup options

NOTE:For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the computer.

NOTE:Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may differ.

Table 1. System Setup options—Overview menu
The following table describes the Overview menu options in the System Setup.
Overview
Latitude 5550
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
BATTERY
Battery Type	Displays whether the battery is Primary or Secondary on your 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.
Battery Life Type	Displays whether the battery life type is Standard, Long Life Cycle 1.0, or Long Life Cycle 2.0.
PROCESSOR
Processor Type	Displays the processor type.
Maximum Clock Speed	Displays the maximum processor clock speed. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Minimum Clock Speed	Displays the minimum processor clock speed. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Current Clock Speed	Displays the current processor clock speed. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Intel Hyper-Threading Capable	Displays whether the processor is Hyper-Threading (HT) capable. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
64-Bit Technology	Displays whether 64-bit technology is used. Default value: Yes.
MEMORY
Memory Installed	Displays the total computer memory installed.
Memory Available	Displays the total computer memory available.
Memory Speed	Displays the memory speed. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Memory Channel Mode	Displays single or dual channel mode. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Memory Technology	Displays the technology that is used for the memory.
DIMM_SLOT	Displays the DIMM slot memory information
DEVICES
Panel Type	Displays the panel type of the computer.
Panel Revision	Displays the panel revision 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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 LOM MAC address of the computer.
Pass Through MAC Address	Displays the MAC address of the video pass-through.
Cellular Device	Displays if the cellular device is installed.
dGPU Video Controller	Displays the name of the discrete video controller.

Table 2. System Setup options—Boot Configuration menu
The following table describes the Boot Configuration menu options in the System setup.
Boot Configuration
Boot Sequence	Displays the boot sequence.
Boot Mode: UEFI only	Displays the boot mode of the computer. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
Enable PXE Boot Priority	Enables or disables PXE Boot Priority.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot	Enables or disables read-only boot from Secure Digital (SD) card. By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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, this 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:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options. NOTE:To enable Secure Boot, 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 could render your computer unable to 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	Enables or disables the Secure Boot operation mode. By default, the Deployed Mode is selected. Deployed Mode should be selected for normal operation of Secure Boot. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Custom Mode Key Management	Selects the custom values for expert key management. By default, the PK option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 3. System Setup options—Integrated Devices menu
The following table describes the Integrated Devices menu options in the System setup.
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 or 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 Internal Speaker option is enabled.
USB/Thunderbolt Configuration
Enable External USB Ports	Enables the external USB ports. By default, the Enable External USB Ports option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration
Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support	Enables the associated ports and adapters for Thunderbolt Technology support. By default, the Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support	Enables the Thunderbolt adapter-peripheral device and USB devices that are connected to the Thunderbolt adapter to be used during BIOS Preboot. By default, the Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot modules	Enables the PCIe devices that are connected through a Thunderbolt adapter to run the PCIe devices UEFI Option ROM (if present) during preboot. By default, the Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot modules option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling	Disables the USB4 PCIE Tunneling option. By default, the Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Type-C Dock Override	Enables or disables to use connected Type-C Dell Dock to provide data stream with external USB ports disabled. When Type-C Dock override is enabled, the Video/Audio/LAN submenu is activated. By default, the Type-C Dock Override option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Type-C Dock Audio	Enables or disables the usage of audio inputs and outputs from the connected Type-C Dell docking station. By default, the Type-C Dock Audio option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Type-C Dock LAN	Enables or disables the usage of LAN on the external ports of the connected Type-C Dell docking station. By default, the Type-C Dock LAN option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Miscellaneous Devices
Enable Fingerprint Reader Device	Enables or disables the Fingerprint Reader Device option. By default, the Enable Fingerprint Reader Device option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Unobtrusive Mode	Enables or disables the unobtrusive mode. When enabled, all system LEDs, LCD panel backlight and audio devices of the computer are turned off. By default, the Unobtrusive Mode option is disabled. NOTE:On computers with collaboration touchpad, the Collaboration Touchpad is disabled when the Unobtrusive Mode option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 4. System Setup options—Storage menu
The following table describes the Storage menu options in the System Setup.
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.
Storage Interface		Displays the information of various onboard drives.
M.2 PCIe SSD-1		Displays the onboard device interface present in the platform for control.
M.2 PCIe SSD-2		Displays the onboard device interface present in the platform for control.
Smart Reporting
Enable Smart Reporting		Enables or disables the Smart reporting option. By default, the Smart Reporting option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Drive Information		Displays the information of onboard drives.
Enable MediaCard
Secure Digital (SD) Card		Enables or disables the SD card. By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode		Enables or disables the SD card read-only mode. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options. By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode option is disabled.

Table 5. System Setup options—Display menu
The following table describes the Display menu options in the System Setup.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Full Screen Logo		Enables or disables the computer to display full screen logo, if the image matches screen resolution. By default, the Full Screen Logo option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Touchscreen		Enables or disables the touch screen option. By default, the Touchscreen option is enabled. NOTE:Only available on computers with touch screen displays. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 6. System Setup options—Connection menu
The following table describes the Connection menu options in the System Setup.
Connection
Network Controller Configuration
Integrated NIC		Enables or disables the network controller. By default, the Enabled with PXE option is selected.
Wireless Device Enable
WWAN/GPS		Enables or disables the internal WWAN device. By default, the WWAN/GPS option is enabled.
WLAN		Enables or disables the internal WLAN device. By default, the WLAN option is enabled.
Bluetooth		Enables or disables the internal Bluetooth device. By default, the Bluetooth option is enabled.
Contactless Smartcard/NFC		Enables or disables the smartcard device. By default, the Contactless Smartcard/NFC option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable UEFI Network Stack		Enables or disables the UEFI Network Stack and controls the onboard LAN Controller. By default, the Auto Enabled option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Wireless Radio Control
Control WLAN Radio		Enables to sense the connection of the computer to a wired network and then disables the selected WLAN radio. Upon disconnection from the wired network, the selected wireless radios are reenabled. By default, the Control WLAN Radio option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Control WWAN Radio		Enables to sense the connection of the computer to a wired network and then disables the selected WWAN radios. By default, the Control WWAN Radio option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
HTTP(s) Boot
HTTP(s) Boot		When enabled, supports HTTP(s) boot on the client BIOS, which offers wired or wireless and HTTP/HTTPS connection options. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
HTTP(s) Boot Modes		In Auto Mode, the boot URL is obtained from the DHCP response; the boot URL specifies the HTTP Boot Server and location of the Network Boot Program (NBP) file. In Manual mode, the user enters the URL in the text box, which must start with http:// or https:// and end with the NBP file name. By default, Auto Mode is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Boot URL
Certificate		Upload or delete the certificate. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 7. System Setup options—Power menu
The following table describes the Power menu options in the System Setup.
Power
Battery Configuration
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.
Custom Charge Start	Enables you to set the Custom Charge Start value. Default value: 50
Custom Charge Stop	Enables you to set the Custom Charge Stop value. Default value: 90
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Peak Shift
Enable Peak Shift	Enables or disables the computer to run on battery during peak power usage hours. By default, the Enable Peak Shift option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
USB PowerShare
Enable USB PowerShare	Enables or disables the USB PowerShare on the computer. By default, the USB Powershare option is disabled.
Thermal Management	Enables or disables cooling of the fan and manages the processor heat to adjust the system performance, noise, and temperature. By default, the Optimized option is selected. Standard settings for balanced performance, noise, and temperature.
USB Wake Support
Wake on Dell USB-C Dock	When enabled, connecting a Dell USB-C Dock wakes the computer from Standby, Hibernate, and Power Off. By default, the Wake on Dell USB-C Dock option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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, 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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.

Table 8. System Setup options—Security menu
The following table describes the Security menu options in the System Setup.
Security
TPM 2.0 Security	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a security device that stores computer-generated keys for encryption and features such as BitLocker, Virtual Secure Mode, remote Attestation. By default, the TPM 2.0 Security option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled to allow these security technologies to fully function.
TPM 2.0 Security On	Enables or disables the TPM. By default, the TPM 2.0 Securty On option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping TPM enabled to allow these security technologies to fully function. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Attestation Enable	The Attestation Enable option controls the endorsement hierarchy of TPM. Disabling the Attestation Enable option prevents TPM from being used to digitally sign certificates. By default, the Attestation Enable option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Attestation Enable option enabled. NOTE:When disabled, this feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality in some operating systems. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Key Storage Enable	The Key Storage Enable option controls the storage hierarchy of TPM, which is used to store digital keys. Disabling the Key Storage Enable option restricts the ability of TPM to store owner's data. By default, the Key Storage Enable option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Key Storage Enable option enabled. NOTE:When disabled, this feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality in some operating systems. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
SHA-256	Allows you to control the usage of SHA-256 by TPM. When enabled, the BIOS and TPM use the SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot. When disabled, the BIOS and TPM use the SHA-1 hash algorithm to extend measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot. By default, the SHA-256 option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the SHA-256 option enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
Clear	When enabled, the Clear option clears information that is stored in the TPM after exiting the system'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 TPM data is required to be cleared. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Physical Presence Interface (PPI) Bypass for Clear Command	The PPI Bypass for Clear Command 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 Command option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the PPI Bypass for Clear Command option disabled.
Intel Total Memory Encryption
Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption (Up to 16 keys)	Enables or disables the processor’s memory encryption feature. By default, the Intel Total Memory Encryption option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion	Enables or disables the detection of chassis intrusion events. This feature notifies the user when the base cover has been removed from the computer. When set to Enabled, a notification is displayed on the next boot and the event is logged in the BIOS Events log. When set to Disabled, no notification is displayed and no event is logged in the BIOS Events log. When set to On-Silent, the event is logged in the BIOS Events log, but no notification is displayed. By default, the Chassis Intrusion Detection option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Chassis Intrusion option enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Block Boot Until Cleared	The Block Boot Until Clear option is enabled when Chassis Intrusion is enabled. When enabled, the computer does not boot until the chassis intrusion is cleared. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Clear Intrusion Warning	The Clear Intrusion Warning option appears only after chassis intrusion is enabled and is tripped. By default, the Clear Intrusion Warning option is disabled.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
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 erases 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 BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage devices that are connected to the motherboard on the next reboot. By default, the Start Data Wipe option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 forconfiguration and activation. By default, the Absolute option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Absolute option enabled. WARNING:The Permanently Disabled option can only be selected once. When Permanently Disabled is selected, Absolute Persistence cannot be reenabled. No further changes to the Enable/Disable states are allowed. NOTE:The Enable/Disable options are unavailable while the computer is in the activated state. 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 enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Firmware Device Tamper Detection	Allows you to control the firmware device tamper detection feature. This feature notifies the user when the firmware device is tampered. When enabled, a screen warning message is displayed on the computer and a tamper detection event is logged in the BIOS Events log. The computer fails to reboot until the event is cleared. By default, the Firmware Device Tamper Detection option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Firmware Device Tamper Detection option enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Clear Firmware Device Tamper Detection	Allows you to clear the events that are logged when tampering of firmware device is detected. By default, the Clear Firmware Device Tamper Detection option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 9. System Setup options—Passwords menu
The following table describes the Passwords menu options in the System Setup.
Passwords
Administrator Password	The Administrator Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup options. Once the administrator password is set, the BIOS Setup options can only be modified after providing the correct password. The following rules and dependencies apply to the Administrator Password - The administrator password cannot be set if system and/or internal hard drive passwords are previously set. The administrator password can be used in place of the system 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 system 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 system password prompt. The computer shuts down after three incorrect attempts to enter the system password. The computer shuts down when the Esc key is pressed at the System Password prompt. The system password is not prompted when the computer resumes from standby mode. Dell Technologies recommends using the system password in situations where it is likely that a computer may be lost or stolen.
Hard Drive Password NOTE:On some computers, the M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Password option is shown.	The hard drive password can be set to prevent unauthorized access of the data stored on the solid-state drive. The computer prompts for the hard drive password during boot in order to unlock the drive. A password-secured hard drive stays locked even when removed from the computer or placed into another computer. It prevents an attacker from accessing data on the drive without authorization. The following rules and dependencies apply when the Hard Drive Password or M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Password option is used. The hard drive password option cannot be accessed when the hard drive is disabled in the BIOS Setup. The computer shuts down when idle for approximately 10 minutes at the hard drive password prompt. The computer shuts down after three incorrect attempts to enter the hard drive password and treats the hard drive as not available. The hard drive does not accept password unlock attempts after five incorrect attempts to enter the hard drive password from the BIOS Setup. The hard drive password must be reset for the new password unlock attempts. The computer treats the hard drive as not available when the Esc key is pressed at the hard drive password prompt. The hard drive password is not prompted when the computer resumes from standby mode. When the hard drive is unlocked by the user before the computer goes into standby mode, it remains unlocked after the computer resumes from standby mode. If the system and hard drive passwords are set to the same value, the hard drive unlocks after the correct system password is entered. Dell Technologies recommends using a hard drive password to protect unauthorized data access.
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 as well as require passwords to contain certain character classes (upper case, lower case, digit, special character). When the Lower Case Letter option is enabled, the password requires at least one lower case letter. When the Upper Case Letter option is enabled, the password requires at least one upper case letter. When the Digit option is enabled, the password requires at least one numeric digit. When the Special Character option is enabled, the password requires at least one special character from the set: !”#$%&’()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{\|}~. When setting Minimum Characters for password length, Dell Technologies recommends setting the minimum password length to at least eight characters. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Password Bypass	The Password Bypass option allows the computer to reboot from the operating system without entering the system or hard drive password. If the computer has already booted to the operating system, it is presumed that the user has already entered the correct system or hard drive password. NOTE:This option does not remove the requirement to enter the password after shutting down. By default, the Password Bypass option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Password Bypass option enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 system 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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Non-Admin Setup Changes	The Non-Admin Setup Changes option allows an end user to configure the wireless devices without requiring the administrator password. By default, the Non-Admin Setup Changes option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Non-Admin Setup Changes option disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable 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 Enable Admin Setup Lockout option is disabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Admin Setup Lockout option disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable Master Password Lockout	The Master Password Lockout option allows you to disable the Recovery Password feature. If the system, 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 Technologies does not recommend enabling the Master Password Lockout unless you have implemented your own password recovery system. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert	The Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert option allows a user to clear the hard drive password without entering the BIOS Admin Password. When an Admin Password is set, the ability to enter the PSID is protected by requiring authentication with the Admin Password. If this option is enabled, any user can clear the drive without entering the Admin Password. By default, the Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 10. System Setup options—Update, Recovery menu
The following table describes the Update, Recovery menu options in the System Setup.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 drive. 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). NOTE:BIOS recovery is designed to fix the main BIOS block and cannot work if the Boot Block is damaged. In addition, this feature cannot work in the event of EC corruption, ME corruption, or a hardware issue. The recovery image must exist on an unencrypted partition on the drive. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
BIOS Downgrade
Allow BIOS Downgrade	Allows downgrading of the system 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 if certain system errors occur. 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 the control of the automatic boot flow for the SupportAssist System Resolution Console and the Dell operating system Recovery Tool. By default, the Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold value is set to 2. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 11. System Setup options—System Management menu
The following table describes the System Management menu options in the System Setup.
System Management
Service Tag	Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
Asset Tag	Creates a computer Asset Tag that an IT administrator can use to uniquely identify a particular computer. NOTE:Once set in the 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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Wake on LAN	Enables or disables the computer to turn on by a special LAN signal. By default, the Wake on LAN option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Intel AMT capability	Configure Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) options, which can be enabled, disabled, or restricted. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
First Power On Date
Set Ownership Date	Enables you to set the ownership date. By default, the Set Ownership Date option is disabled.
Diagnostics OS agent requests	Enable or disable the option for applications running in the operating system to run with preboot diagnostics on subsequent boots. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Power-On-Self-Test Automatic Recovery	Enable or disable the automatic recovery of the computer from no power or no-POST failure by applying mitigation steps. By default, the Power-On-Self-Test Automatic Recovery option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 12. System Setup options—Keyboard menu
The following table describes the Keyboard menu options in the System Setup.
Keyboard
Numlock Enable
Enable Numlock	Enables or disables the Numlock. By default, the Numlock option is enabled.
Fn Lock Options	Enables or disables the Fn Lock option. By default, the Fn Lock option is enabled.
Fn Lock Mode	Enables or disables the Fn Lock option. By default, the Fn Lock option is enabled.
Lock Mode	By default, the Lock Mode option is enabled. With this option, the F1-F12 keys scan the code for their secondary functions.
Keyboard Illumination	Configures the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. By default, the Dim 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 10 seconds option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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 10 seconds option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Device Configuration HotKey Access	Allows you to control whether you can access device configuration screens through hotkeys during system startup. By default, the Device Configuration HotKey Access option is enabled. NOTE:This setting controls only the Intel RAID (CTRL+I), MEBX (CTRL+P), and LSI RAID (CTRL+C) Option ROMs. Other preboot Option ROMs, which support entry using a key sequence, are not affected by this setting. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 13. System Setup options—Pre-boot Behavior menu
The following table describes the Pre-boot Behavior menu options in the System Setup.
Pre-boot Behavior
Adapter Warnings
Enable Adapter Warnings	Enables the warning messages during boot when the adapters with less power capacity are detected. By default, the Enable Adapter Warnings option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Extend BIOS POST Time	Sets the BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) load time. By default, the 0 seconds option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
MAC Address Pass-Through	Replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the selected MAC address from the computer. By default, the System Unique MAC Address option is selected.
Sign of Life
Early Keyboard Backlight	Enables or disables the Keyboard Backlight Sign of Life. By default, the Early Keyboard Backlight option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.

Table 14. System Setup options—Virtualization Support menu
The following table describes the Virtualization Support menu options in the System Setup.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT)	Specifies whether a measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can use the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The following must be enabled in order to enable Intel TXT - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Intel Hyper-Threading All CPU cores (Multi-Core Support) Intel Virtualization Technology Intel VT for Direct I/O By default, the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) option is disabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Internal Port DMA Compatibility Mode	By default, the Internal Port DMA Compatibility Mode option is disabled.

Table 15. System Setup options—Performance menu
The following table describes the Performance menu options in the System Setup.
Performance
Multi-Core Support
Multiple Atom Cores	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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.
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. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Enable Afaptive C-States for Discrete Graphics
Enable Afaptive C-States for Discrete Graphics	Allows the computer to dynamically detect high usage of discrete graphics and adjust the system parameters for higher performance during that time period. By default Enable Afaptive C-States for Discrete Graphics is enabled.
Intel TurboBoost Technology
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology	Enables or disables 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 TurboBoost Technology option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Intel HyperThread Technology
Enable Intel HyperThread Technology	Enables or disables 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 HyperThread Technology option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Dynamic Tuning: Machine Learning
Enable Dynamic Tuning: Machine Learning	Enables or disables operating system capability to enhance power tuning capabilities depending on the detected workloads. NOTE:This option is available for development only and is not customer visible. By default, the Enable Dynamic Tuning: Machine Learning option is enabled. NOTE:To view this option, enable Service options as described in View Service options.

Table 16. System Setup options—System Logs menu
The following table describes the System Logs menu options in the System Setup.
System Logs
BIOS Event Log
Clear BIOS Event Log	Select the option to keep or clear BIOS events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Thermal Event Log
Clear Thermal Event Log	Select the option to keep or clear Thermal events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.
Power Event Log
Clear Power Event Log	Select the option to keep or clear Power events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected. NOTE:To view this option, enable Advanced Setup mode as described in View Advanced Setup options.