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Article Number: 000132550

Introduction to the new features in 2020's Dell Inspiron and Vostro desktops

Summary: Information about the Inspiron and Vostro desktops released in 2020. The new features that apply to these new systems.

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The following article provides information about the Inspiron and Vostro desktops that are released in 2020. The new features that apply to these new systems.

Table of Contents:

  1. RTC (Real-Time Clock) Reset
  2. Clear a BIOS Password
  3. New Diagnostic Error Codes
  4. No Legacy Mode Support
  5. Intel Desktop Processors without Intel Processor Graphics support

 

RTC (Real-Time Clock) Reset

 

Dell does not include RTC reset jumpers on the motherboards of its latest Inspiron and Vostro desktops. You can find out more about this on the following article:


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Clear a BIOS Password

 

Dell does not include Password clear Jumpers on the motherboards of its latest Inspiron and Vostro desktops:

  • You need the Master System Password to clear the admin and system password
  • When you contact Dell Support, you are asked for a code that is shown on the locked system’s screen. The agent needs that code to get a 32 character master password generated, then the agent then relay that code to you


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New Diagnostic Error Codes

 

Inspiron and Vostro desktops have changed to a new style of LED diagnostic indicator. A method that is common to our Notebook systems. You can use the following articles to identify any start-up error on your new desktop:


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No Legacy Mode Support

 

The BIOS on the latest Inspiron and Vostro desktops does not support Legacy Mode. Dell only supports UEFI mode on its new systems. You can find out more from the following article:


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Intel Desktop Processors without Intel Processor Graphics support

 

Some Intel Core processors ending with the letter F and Intel Core X-series Processors do not have Intel Processors Graphics built in. (Processors with a number ending with X.) You can look up the processors from the article below from Intel support pages:

If you purchase an Inspiron or Vostro system with one of these CPUs, the non-active video ports are blanked off.


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Last Published Date

31 May 2024

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6

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