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2. Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive. 3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return. 6. The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt. 7. Run the file by typing the full filename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return. 8. The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen. Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 37. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. Assigning a system setup password Prerequisites You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. About this task To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot. System setup 35

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2.
Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.
3.
Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.
4.
Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.
5.
Using arrow keys, select
USB Storage Device
and click Return.
6.
The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7.
Run the file by typing the full filename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.
8.
The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
System and setup password
Table 37. System and setup password
Password type
Description
System password
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION:
The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION:
Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE:
System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new
System or Admin Password
only when the status is in
Not Set
.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
System setup
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