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- Troubleshooting
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Overview | ||
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OptiPlex 5000 Micro | ||
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. | |
Processor Information | ||
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 Information | ||
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 or dual channel mode. | |
Memory Technology | Displays the technology that is used for the memory. | |
DIMM 1 Size | Displays the DIMM 1 memory size. | |
DIMM 2 Size | Displays the DIMM 2 memory size. | |
DIMM 3 Size | Displays the DIMM 3 memory size. | |
DIMM 4 Size | Displays the DIMM 4 memory size. | |
Devices Information | ||
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 LAN On Motherboard (LOM) MAC address of the computer. | |
dGPU Video Controller | Displays the discrete video controller type of the computer. | |
Slot 1 | Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer. | |
Slot 2 | Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer. | |
Slot 3 | Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer. | |
Slot 4 | Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer. |
Boot Configuration | ||
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Boot Sequence | ||
Boot Mode: UEFI only | Displays the boot mode. | |
Boot Sequence | Displays the boot sequence. | |
Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot | Enable or disable the SD card read-only boot.
By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot option is not enabled. |
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Secure Boot | ||
Enable Secure Boot | Enable or disable the secure boot feature.
By default, the option is not enabled. |
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Secure Boot Mode | Enable or disable to change the secure boot mode options.
By default, the Deployed Mode is enabled. |
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Expert Key Management | ||
Enable Custom Mode | Enable or disable custom mode.
By default, the custom mode option is not enabled. |
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Custom Mode Key Management | Select the custom values for expert key management. |
Integrated Devices | ||
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Date/Time | Displays the current date in MM/DD/YYYY format and current time in HH:MM:SS AM/PM format. | |
Audio | ||
Enable Audio | Enable or disable the integrated audio controller.
By default, all the options are enabled. |
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Serial Port | ||
Serial Port Configuration | Enable or disable the serial port address.
By default, the COM1: Port is configured at 3F8h with IRQ4 option is enabled. |
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USB Configuration |
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Front USB Configuration | Enable or disable the individual front USB ports.
By default, all the options are enabled. |
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Rear USB Configuration | Enable or disable the individual rear USB ports.
By default, all the options are enabled. |
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Dust Filter Maintenance | Enable or disable the dust filter maintenance.
By default, the Disabled option is enabled. |
Storage | ||
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SATA Operation | Enable or disable the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Storage Interface | ||
Port Enablement | Enable or disable the onboard drives.
By default, all the options are enabled. |
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SMART Reporting | ||
Enable SMART Reporting | Enable or disable Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) during computer startup.
By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is not enabled. |
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Drive Information | ||
SATA-0 | ||
Type | Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. | |
Device | Displays the SATA HDD device information of the computer. | |
SATA-1 | ||
Type | Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. | |
Device | Displays the SATA HDD device information of the computer. | |
SATA-2 | ||
Type | Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. | |
Device | Displays the SATA HDD device information of the computer. | |
SATA-3 | ||
Type | Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. | |
Device | Displays the SATA HDD device information of the computer. | |
M.2 PCIe SSD-0 | ||
Type | Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD-0 type information of the computer. | |
Device | Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD-0 device information of the computer. | |
Enable MediaCard | ||
Secure Digital (SD) Card | Enable or disable the SD card.
By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card option is enabled. |
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode | Enable or disable the SD card read-only mode.
By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode option is not enabled. |
Display | ||
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Multi-Display | ||
Enable Multi-Display | Enable or disable the Enable Multi-Display buttons on the computer.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Primary Display | ||
Video Primary Display | Determines the primary display when multiple controllers are available on the computer
By default, the Auto option is enabled. |
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Full Screen Logo | Enable or disable full screen logo.
By default, the option is not enabled. |
Connection | ||
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Network Controller Configuration | ||
Integrated NIC | Controls the on-board LAN controller.
By default, the Enabled with PXE option is enabled. |
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Wireless Device Enable | ||
WLAN | Enable or disable the internal WLAN device
By default, the option enabled. |
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Bluetooth | Enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device
By default, the option enabled. |
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Enable UEFI Network Stack | Enable or disable UEFI Network Stack and controls the on-board LAN Controller.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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HTTPs Boot Feature | ||
HTTPs Boot | Enable or disable the HTTPs Boot feature.
By default, the HTTPs Boot option is enabled. |
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HTTPs Boot Mode | With Auto Mode, the HTTPs Boot extracts Boot URL from the DHCP. With Manual Mode, the HTTPs Boot reads Boot URL from the user-provided data.
By default, the Auto Mode option is enabled. |
Power | ||
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USB PowerShare | ||
Enable USB PowerShare | Enable or disable the USB PowerShare.
By default, the Enable USB PowerShare option is enabled |
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USB Wake Support | ||
Enable USB Wake Support | When enabled, you can use the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard to wake your computer from standby.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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AC Behavior | ||
AC Recovery | Enables the system to turn on automatically, when AC is inserted.
By default, the Power Off option is enabled. |
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Active State Power Management | ||
Aspm | Enables or disables the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level
By default, the Auto option is enabled. |
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Block Sleep | Enables to block entering sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.
By default, the Block Sleep option is disabled. |
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Deep Sleep Control | Enable or disable the Deep Sleep mode support.
By default, the Disabled option is enabled. |
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Fan Control Override | Enable or disable the fan control override feature.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Intel Speed Shift Technology | Enable or disable the Intel speed shift technology support.
By default, the Intel Speed Shift Technology option is enabled. |
Security | ||
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TPM 2.0 Security | ||
TPM 2.0 Security On | Enable or disable TPM 2.0 security options.
By default, the TPM 2.0 Security On option is enabled. |
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Attestation Enable | Enables to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Endorsement Hierarchy is available to the operating system.
By default, the Attestation Enable option is enabled. |
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Key Storage Enable | Enables to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Storage Hierarchy is available to the operating system.
By default, the Key Storage Enable option is enabled. |
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SHA-256 | BIOS and the TPM will use the SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot.
By default, the SHA-256 option is enabled. |
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Clear | Enables to clear the TPM owner information and returns the TPM to the default state.
By default, the Clear option is disabled. |
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PPI ByPass for Clear Commands | Controls the TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI).
By default, the PPI ByPass for clear Commands option is disabled. |
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Chassis intrusion | Controls the chassis intrusion feature.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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SMM Security Mitigation | Enable or disable SMM Security Mitigation.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Data Wipe on Next Boot | ||
Start Data Wipe | Enable or disable the data wipe on next boot.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Absolute | Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute software.
By default, the Enable Absolute option is enabled. |
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UEFI Boot Path Security | Controls whether or not the computer will prompt the user to enter the admin password (if set) when booting to a UEFI boot device from the F12 boot menu.
By default, the Always Except Internal HDD option is enabled. |
Passwords | ||
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Admin Password | Set, change, or delete the administrator password. | |
System Password | Set, change, or delete the computer password. | |
Internal HDD-0 Password | Set, change, or delete the Internal HDD-0 password. | |
NVMe SSD0 | Set, change, or delete the NVMe SSD0 password. | |
Password Configuration | ||
Upper Case Letter | Reinforces password must have at least one upper case letter.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Lower Case Letter | Reinforces password must have at least one lower case letter.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Digit | Reinforces password must have at least one digit.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Special Character | Reinforces password must have at least one special character.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Minimum Characters | Set the minimum characters allowed for password. | |
Password Bypass | When enabled, this always prompts for computer and internal hard drive passwords when powered on from the off state.
By default, the Disabled option is enabled. |
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Password Changes | ||
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes | Enable or disable to change computer and hard drive password without the need for admin password.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Admin Setup Lockout | ||
Enable Admin Setup Lockout | Enables administrators control over how their users can or cannot access BIOS setup.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Master Password Lockout | ||
Enable Master Password Lockout | When enabled, this will disable the master password support.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert | ||
Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert | Controls access to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe hard-drives from the Dell Security Manager prompt.
By default, the option is disabled. |
Update, Recovery | ||
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UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates | Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive | Enables 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 option is enabled. |
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BIOS Downgrade | ||
Allow BIOS Downgrade | Enable or disable the flashing of the computer firmware to previous revision is blocked.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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SupportAssist OS Recovery | Enable or disable the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain computer errors.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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BIOSConnect | Enable or disable cloud Service OS 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 OS Recovery Threshold setup option and local Service OS does not boot or is not installed.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold | Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.
By default, the threshold value is set to 2. |
System Management | ||
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Service Tag | Display the Service Tag of the computer. | |
Asset Tag | Create a computer Asset Tag. | |
Wake on LAN/WLAN | Enable or disable the computer to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a wakeup signal from the WLAN.
By default, the Disabled option is selected. |
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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 option is disabled. |
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Intel AMT Capability | ||
Enable Intel AMT Capability | Enable or disable the Intel AMT capabilty.
By default, the Restrict MEBx Access option is enabled. |
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MEBx Hotkey | Enable or disable MEBx hotkey.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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USB Provision | ||
Enable USB Provision | Enable or disable the Intel AMT provisioning using the local provisioning file through a USB storage device.
By default, the option is disabled. |
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SERR Messages | Enable or disable SERR messages.
By default, the option is enabled. |
Keyboard | ||
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Keyboard Errors | ||
Enable Keyboard Error Detection | Enable or disable the keyboard error detection.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Numlock LED | ||
Enable Numlock LED | Enable or disable Numlock LED.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Device Configuration Hotkey Access | ||
Device Configuration Hotkey Access | Enable or disable users to access device configuration by using hotkeys.
By default, the option is enabled. |
Pre-boot Behavior | ||
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Warning and Errors | Enable or disable the action to be done when a warning or error is encountered.
By default, the Prompt on Warnings and Errors option is enabled. |
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Fastboot | Enable to set the speed of the boot process.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Extend BIOS POST Time | Set the BIOS POST time.
By default, the 0 seconds option is enabled. |
Virtualization | ||
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Intel Virtualization Technology | ||
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) | Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities that are provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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VT for Direct I/O | Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities that are provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) | ||
Enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) | Specifies whether a measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities that are provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
By default, the option is disabled. |
Performance | ||
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Multi Core Support | ||
Active Cores | Enables to change the number of CPU cores available to the operating system.
By default, the All Cores options are enabled. |
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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 option is enabled. |
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C-States Control | ||
Enable C-State Control | Enable or disable additional processor sleep states.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Intel Turbo Boost Technology | ||
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Enable or disable Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
By default, the option is enabled. |
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Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | ||
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Enable or disable Hyper-Threading in the processor.
By default, the option is enabled. |
System Logs | ||
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BIOS Event Log | ||
Clear BIOS Event Log | Display BIOS events.
By default, the Keep option is enabled. |