Inspiron 5400 2n1 Service Manual

System setup options

NOTE: Depending on this computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed.

Table 1. System setup options—System information menu
The following table describes the System information menu options in the System setup program.
Overview
	Inspiron 5400 2n1
	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. Default: Enabled
	Battery	Displays the battery health information.
	Primary	Displays the primary battery.
	Battery Level	Displays the battery level.
	Battery State	Displays the battery state.
	Health	Displays the battery health.
	AC Adapter	Displays whether an AC adapter is connected. If connected, the AC adapter type.
	PROCESSOR
	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
	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_SLOT1	Displays the memory configuration of DIMM SLOT1.
	DIMM_SLOT2	Displays the memory configuration of DIMM SLOT2.
	DEVICES
	Panel Type	Displays the Panel Type of the computer.
	Video Controller	Displays the integrate graphics information of the computer.
	Video Memory	Displays the video memory information of the computer.
	Wi-Fi Device	Displays the Wi-Fi device installed in 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 whether a Bluetooth device is installed in the computer.

Table 2. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu
The following table describes the System information menu options in the System setup program.
Boot Configuration
	Boot Mode
	Boot Mode: UEFI only	Displays the boot mode of this computer.
	Boot Sequence	Enables or disables Windows Boot Manager and UEFI Hard Drive. By default, Windows Boot Manager is selected By default, UEFI Hard Drive is selected
	Secure Boot	Enables secure boot using only validated boot software.
	Enable Secure Boot
	Secure Boot Mode


	Advanced Boot Options
	Enable UEFI Network Stack	Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack. Default: ON
	UEFI Boot Path Security	Enables or disables the system to prompt the user to enter the Admin password when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 boot menu. Default: Always Except Internal HDD

Table 3. System setup options—System Configuration menu
The following table describes the System Configuration menu options in the System setup program.
System Configuration
	Date/Time
	Date	Sets the computer date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Changes to the date take effect immediately.
	Time	Sets the computer time in HH/MM/SS 24-hour format. You can switch between 12-hour and 24-hour clock. Changes to the time take effect immediately.
	Storage Interface
	Port Enablement	Enables the selected onboard drives. Default: ON
	SATA Operation	Configures operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. Default: RAID On. SATA is configured to support RAID (Intel Rapid Restore Technology).
	Drive Information	Displays the information of various onboard drives.
	Enable SMART Reporting	Enables or disables Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART). Default: OFF
	Enable Audio	Enables or disables all integrated audio controller. Default: ON
	Enable Microphone	Enables or disables microphone. By default, Enable Microphone is selected.
	Enable Internal Speaker	Enables or disables internal speaker. By default, Enable Internal Speaker is selected.
	USB Configuration	Enables or disables booting from USB mass storage devices such as external hard drive, optical drive, and USB drive. By default, Enable USB Boot Support is selected. By default, Enable External USB Ports is selected.
	Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration
	Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support	Enables or disables Thunderbolt Technology Support. Default: ON
	Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support	Enables or disables Thunderbolt Boot Support. Default: OFF
	EnableThunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot modules	Enables or disables to allow or disallow PCIe devices to be connected through a Thunderbolt adapter during pre-boot. Default: OFF
	Miscellaneous Devices	Enables or disables various onboard devices.
	Enable Camera	Enables or disables the camera. By default, Enable Camera is selected.
	Touchscreen	Enables or disables the touchscreen. By default, Touchscreen is selected.
	Enable Fingerprint Reader Device	Enables or disables the Fingerprint Reader Device. By default, Enable Fingerprint Reader Device is selected.
	Enable MediaCard	Enables to switch all media cards On/Off or set the media card to read-only state. By default, Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card is selected.
	Keyboard Illumination	Configures the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. Default: Bright. Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
	Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC	Configures the timeout value for the keyboard when an AC adapter is connected to the computer. The keyboard backlight timeout value is only effect when the backlight is enabled. Default: 10 seconds
	Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery	Configures the timeout value for the keyboard when the computer is running on battery. The keyboard backlight timeout value is only effect when the backlight is enabled. Default: 10 seconds

Table 4. System setup options—Video menu
The following table describes the Video menu options in the System setup program.
Video
	LCD Brightness
	Brightness on battery power		Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on battery power. Default: 50
	Brightness on AC power		Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on AC power. Default: 100

Table 5. System setup options—Security menu
The following table describes the Security menu options in the System setup program.
Security
	Enable Admin Setup Lockout	Enables or disables the user from entering BIOS Setup when an Admin Password is set. Default: OFF
	Password Bypass	Bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal hard drive password prompts during a system restart. Default: Disabled
	Enable Non-Admin Password Changes	Enables or disables the user to change the system and hard drive password without the need for admin password. Default: ON
	Non-Admin Setup Changes
	Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates	Enables or disables BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Default: ON
	Absolute	Enables, disables or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software. Default: Enabled
	TPM 2.0 Security On	Select whether or not the Trusted Platform Model (TPM) is visible to the OS. Default: ON
	PPI Bypass for Enable Commands	Enables or disables the OS to skip BIOS Physical Presence Interface (PPI) user prompts when issuing TPM PPI enabled and activate commands. Default: OFF
	PPI Bypass for Disable Commands	Enables or disables The OS to skip BIOS PPI user prompts when issuing TPM PPI Disable and Deactivate commands. Default: OFF
	PPI Bypass for Clear Commands	Enables or disables the operating system to skip BIOS Physical Presence Interface (PPI) user prompts when issuing the Clear command. Default: OFF
	Attestation Enable	Enables to control whether the TPM Endorsement Hierarchy is available to the OS. Disabling this setting restricts the ability to use the TPM for signature operations. Default: ON
	Key Storage Enable	Enables to control whether the TPM Endorsement Hierarchy is available to the OS. Disabling this setting restricts the ability to use the TPM for storing owner data. Default: ON
	SHA-256	Enables or disables the BIOS and the TPM to use the SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot. Default: ON
	Clear	Enables or disables the computer to clear the PTT owner information, and returns the PTT to the default state. Default: OFF
	TPM State	Enables or disables the TPM. This is the normal operating state for the TPM when you want to use its complete array of capabilities. Default: Enabled
	SMM Security Mitigation	Enables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. Default: OFF NOTE: This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality with some legacy tools and applications.
	Intel SGX	Enables or disables the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information. Default: Software Control

Table 6. System setup options—Passwords menu
The following table describes the Passwords menu options in the System setup program.
Passwords
	Enable Strong Passwords	Enables or disables strong passwords. Default: OFF
	Password Configuration
	Admin Password Min	Specify the minimum number of characters allowed for Admin password. Default: 4
	Admin Password Max	Specify the maximum number of characters allowed for Admin password. Default: 32
	System Password Min	Specify the minimum number of characters allowed for System password. Default: 4
	System Password Max	Specify the maximum number of characters allowed for System password. Default: 32
	Admin Password	Sets, Changes, or deletes the administrator (admin) password (sometimes called the "setup" password).
	System Password	Sets, Changes, or deletes the system password.
	Enable Master Password Lockout	Enables or disables the master password support. Default: OFF

Table 7. System setup options—Secure Boot menu
The following table describes the Secure Boot menu options in the System setup program.
Secure Boot
	Enable Secure Boot	Enables or disables the computer to boos using only validated boot software. Default: ON NOTE: For Secure Boot to be enabled, the computer needs to be in UEFI boot mode and the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option needs to be turned off.
	Secure Boot Mode	Selects the Secure Boot operation mode. Default: Deployed Mode NOTE: Deployed Mode should be selected for normal operation of Secure Boot.

Table 8. System setup options—Expert Key Management menu
The following table describes the Secure Boot menu options in the System setup program.
Expert Key Management
	Enable Custom Mode	Enables or disables the keys in the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key databases to be modified. Default: OFF
	Custom Mode Key Management	Selects the custom values for expert key management. Default: PK

Table 9. System setup options—Performance menu
The following table describes the Performance menu options in the System setup program.
Performance
	Multi-Core Support
	Active Cores	Changes the number of CPU cores available to the operating system. The default value is set to the maximum number of cores. Default: All Cores
	Intel SpeedStep
	Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology	Enables or disables the Intel SpeedStep Technology to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power consumption and heat production. Default: ON
	Enable C-State Control	Enables or disables the CPU's ability to enter and exit low-power states. Default: ON
	Intel Turbo Boost Technology
	Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology	Enabled or disabled the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. If enabled, the Intel TurboBoost driver increases the performance of the CPU or graphics processor. Default: ON
	Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
	Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology	Enabled or disabled the Intel Hyper-Threading mode of the processor. If enabled, the Intel Hyper-Threading increases the efficiency of the processor resources when multiple threads run on each core. Default: ON

Table 10. System setup options—Power Management menu
The following table describes the Intel Software Guard Extensions menu options in the System setup program.
Power Management
	Wake on AC	Enables the computer to turn on and go to boot when AC power is supplied to the computer. Default: OFF
	Wake on Dell USB-C Dock	Enables connecting a Dell USB-C Dock to wake the computer from Standby. Default: ON
	Auto On Time	Enables the computer to automatically power on for defined days and times. Default: Disabled. The system will not automatically power up.
	Block Sleep	Blocks the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system. Default: OFF NOTE: If enabled, the computer will not go to sleep, Intel Rapid Start will be disabled automatically, and the operating system power option will be blank if it was set to Sleep.
	Battery Charge Configuration	Enables the computer to run on battery during power usage hours. Use the below options to prevent AC power usage between certain times of each day. Default: Adaptive. Battery settings are adaptively optimized based on your typical battery usage pattern.
	Enable Advanced Battery Charge Configuration	Enables Advanced Battery Charge Configuration from the beginning of the day to a specified work period. Advanced Battery Charged maximizes battery health while still supporting heavy use during the work day. Default: OFF
	Peak Shift	Enables the computer to run on battery during peak power usage hours. Default: OFF
	Wireless Radio Control
	Control WLAN radio	Enables to sense the connection of the computer to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN). Upon disconnection from the wired network, the selected wireless radios are re-enabled. Default: OFF
	Wake on LAN	Enables or disables the computer to turn on by a special LAN signal. Default: Disabled
	Intel Speed Shift Technology	Enables or disables the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Setting this option to enable allows the operating system to select the appropriate processor performance automatically. Default: ON
	Lid Switch
	Power On Lid Open	Enables the computer to power up from the off state whenever the lid is opened. Default: ON

Table 11. System setup options—Wireless menu
The following table describes the Wireless menu options in the System setup program.
Wireless
	Wireless Device Enable	Enable or disable internal WLAN/Bluetooth devices. By default, WLAN is selected. By default, Bluetooth is selected.

Table 12. System setup options—POST Behavior menu
The following table describes the POST Behavior menu options in the System setup program.
POST Behavior
	Numlock Enable
	Enable Numlock	Enables or disables Numlock when the computer boots. Default: ON
	Fn Lock	Enables or disables the Fn lock mode. Default: ON
	Lock Mode	Default: Lock Mode Secondary. Lock Mode Secondary = If this option is selected, the F1-F12 keys scan the code for their secondary functions.
	Warnings and Errors	Selects an action on encountering a warning or error during boot. Default: Prompt on Warnings and Errors. Stop, prompt, and wait for user input when warnings or errors are detected. NOTE: Errors deemed critical to the operation of the computer hardware will always halt the computer.
	Enable Adapter Warnings	Enables or disables the computer to display adapter warning messages when adapters with too little power capacity are detected. Default: ON
	Enable Dock Warning Messages	Enables or disables dock warning messages. Default: ON
	Fastboot	Configures the speed of the UEFI boot process. Default: Thorough. Performs complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot.
	Extend BIOS POST Time	Configures the BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) load time. Default: 0 seconds
	Full Screen Logo	Enabled or disabled the computer to display full screen logo if the image match screen resolution. Default: OFF
	Mouse/Touchpad	Defines how the computer handles mouse and touchpad input. Default: Touchpad and PS/2 Mouse. Leave the integrated touchpad enabled when an external PS/2 mouse is present.
	Sign of Life
	Early Logo Display	Display Logo Sign of Life. Default: ON
	Early Keyboard Backlight	Keyboard Backlight Sign of Life. Default: ON
	MAC Address Pass-Through	Replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the selected MAC address from the computer. Default: System Unique MAC Address.

Table 13. System setup options—Virtualization menu
The following table describes the Virtualization Support menu options in the System setup program.
Virtualization
	Intel Virtualization Technology	Enables the computer to run a virtual machine monitor (VMM). Default: ON
	VT for Direct I/O	Enables the computer to perform Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O (VT-d). VT-d is an Intel method that provides virtualization for memory map I/O. Default: ON

Table 14. System setup options—Maintenance menu
The following table describes the Maintenance menu options in the System setup program.
Maintenance
	Asset Tag
	Asset Tag	Creates a system Asset Tag that can be used by an IT administrator to uniquely identify a particular system. Once set in BIOS, the Asset Tag cannot be changed.
	Service Tag	Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
	BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive	Enables the computer to recover from a bad BIOS image, as long as the Boot Block portion is intact and functioning. Default: ON NOTE: BIOS recovery is designed to fix the main BIOS block and cannot work if the Boot Block is damaged. In addition, this feature cannot work in the event of EC corruption, ME corruption, or a hardware issue. The recovery image must exist on an unencrypted partition on the drive.
	BIOS Auto-Recovery	Enables the computer to automatically recover the BIOS without user actions. This feature requires BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive to be set to Enabled. Default: OFF
	Start Data Wipe	CAUTION: This Secure Wipe Operation deletes information in a way that it cannot be reconstructed. If enabled, the BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage devices that are connected to the motherboard on the next reboot. Default: OFF
	Allow BIOS Downgrade	Controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Default: ON

Table 15. System setup options—System Logs menu
The following table describes the System Logs menu options in the System setup program.
System Logs
	Power Event Log
	Clear POWER Event Log	Select keep or clear Power events. Default: Keep
	BIOS Event Log
	Clear Bios Event Log	Select keep or clear BIOS events. Default: Keep
	Thermal Event Log
	Clear Thermal Event Log	Select keep or clear Thermal events. Default: Keep

Table 16. System setup options—SupportAssist menu
The following table describes the SupportAssist System Resolution menu options in the System setup program.
SupportAssist
	Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold	Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell operating system Recovery tool. Default: 2.
	SupportAssist OS Recovery	Enables or disables the boot flow for SupportAssist operating system Recovery tool in the even of certain system errors. Default: ON
	BIOSConnect	Enables or disables cloud Service OS recover 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. Default: ON

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