Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the system screen cannot display the BIOS Setup menu when an external display is connected to the system using the Type-C port. This issue occurs during Power-on self-test (POST).
what I suggest you do before you flash update your bios is to associate your laptop with a microsoft account. it should then assign a bitlock key if bitlock is somehow enabled that you can use if windows asks for it post bios flash.
Thanks, I'll look into that. There was a time when the popular wisdom was to not update BIOS unless you were having issues. I don't know if that has changed now or not.
I do know that I won't be using an external monitor so not sure this is worth the trouble.
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December 24th, 2021 07:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @jcgc
Windows 10 does not include Bitlocker.
Dell Inspiron 5415/5515 and Vostro 5415/5515 System BIOS Version 1.6.0
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=6j96r&oscode=wt64a&productcode=inspiron-15-5515-laptop
Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the issue where the system screen cannot display the BIOS Setup menu when an external display is connected to the system using the Type-C port. This issue occurs during Power-on self-test (POST).
Create a bootable USB drive using “Rufus”
https://rufus.ie/
Under "Boot Selection" select "Free DOS"
Then click "Start"
Copy the BIOS update to the bootable USB drive you just created..
Insert USB drive, power-on and start tapping the “ F12 “ key.
Boot from USB and run the BIOS update.
After reboot test and post any results.
Best regards,
U2
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December 23rd, 2021 11:00
I use pro myself but I've seen many posts on here with folk using 'home' but post bios flash windows wants the bitlocker key at restart.
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December 23rd, 2021 11:00
two things I would suggest:
firstly turn off bitlocker drive encryption in control panel.
secondly do the bios update flash manually from an usb stick. the update most likely has a security update from intel hence it's labelled critical.
jcgc
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December 23rd, 2021 11:00
That raises another question. I thought only the Pro version has Bitlocker, not the Home version which is what I have.
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December 23rd, 2021 14:00
what I suggest you do before you flash update your bios is to associate your laptop with a microsoft account. it should then assign a bitlock key if bitlock is somehow enabled that you can use if windows asks for it post bios flash.
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December 23rd, 2021 20:00
Thanks, the PC is already associated with an MS account. I will check out the BitLocker situation and try downloading the key just in case.
jcgc
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Thanks, I'll look into that. There was a time when the popular wisdom was to not update BIOS unless you were having issues. I don't know if that has changed now or not.
I do know that I won't be using an external monitor so not sure this is worth the trouble.
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December 24th, 2021 07:00
@jcgc
You do not have BitLocker installed.
Similar to BitLocker, device encryption is a feature designed to protect your data from unauthorized access.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-enable-device-encryption-windows-10-home
Regards,
U2
jcgc
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December 24th, 2021 07:00
The image I posted above is what I see when searching for Bitlocker.
U2CAMEB4ME
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December 24th, 2021 07:00
@jcgc
Click on "Start"
Then type "Manage BitLocker"
Hit enter.
What does it say???
Regards,
U2
jcgc
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December 24th, 2021 07:00
Thanks to all who responded. I'm attaching a screenshot. It looks like this may mean that this Win 10 machine has Bitlocker. Is that correct?