Updating the bios – Dell Precision T1700 (Mid 2013) User Manual
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Option
Description
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the
Integrated NIC
control in the
System
Configuration
group is set to
Enabled with ImageServer
.
Client Address Method
Specifies how the client obtains the IP address.
•
Static IP
•
DHCP (enabled by default)
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the
Integrated NIC
control in the
System
Configuration
group is set to
Enabled with ImageServer
.
Client IP Address
Specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255.
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the
Integrated NIC
control in the
System
Configuration
group is set to
Enabled with ImageServer
and when
Client DHCP
is
set to
Static IP
.
Client SubnetMask
Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the
Integrated NIC
control in the
System
Configuration
group is set to
Enabled with ImageServer
and when
Client DHCP
is
set to
Static IP
.
Client Gateway
Specifies the gateway IP address for the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the
Integrated NIC
control in the
System
Configuration
group is set to
Enabled with ImageServer
and when
Client DHCP
is
set to
Static IP
.
Advanced
Specifies for Advanced debugging
•
Verbose Mode (this option is disabled by default)
NOTE: This Option is only relevant when the integrated NIC control in the System
Configuration group is set to enable with Cloud Desktop.
Table 12. System Logs
Option
Description
BIOS events
Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
•
Clear Log
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For
laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet
1.
Restart the computer.
2.
Go to dell.com/support.
3.
If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
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