SATA Operation
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Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard-drive controller.
Click one of the following options:
- Disabled
- AHCI—Default
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RAID-ON-Default
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Drives
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These fields let you enable or disable various drives on board.
The options are:
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SMART Reporting
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This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during startup.
The option is disabled by default.
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USB Configuration
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Allows you to enable or disable the internal/integrated USB configuration.
The options are:
- Enable USB Boot Support
- Enable External USB Ports
All the options are set by default.
NOTE USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
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Dell Type-C Dock Configuration
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Allows you to connect to Dell WD and TB family of docks (Type-C Docks) independent of USB and Thunderbolt adapter configuration.
This option is enabled by default.
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Thunderbolt™ Adapter Configuration
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Allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt options:
- Thunderbolt (Enabled by Defualt)
- Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
- Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) Pre-boot
With following security levels :
- No Security
- User Authentication (Enabled by Defualt)
- Secure Connect
- Display Port and USB Only
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Thunderbolt™ Auto Switch
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This option configures the method used by the Thunderbolt controller to perform PCIe device enumeration.
- Auto Switch : The BIOS will automatically switch between BIOS Assist and Native Thunderbolt PC device enumeration modes to get all benefits of the installed OS
- Native Enumeration: The BIOS will program the Thunderbolt controller to Native mode ( Auto Switching is disabled)
- BIOS Assist Enumeration: The BIOS will program the Thunderbolt controller to BIOS Assist mode ( Auto Switching is disabled)
NOTE A reboot is required for these changes to take effect.
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USB PowerShare
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This option enables/disables the USB PowerShare feature behavior.
This option is disabled by default.
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Audio
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Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By default, the
Enable Audio option is selected.
The options are:
- Enable Microphone
- Enable Internal Speaker
This option is set by default.
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Keyboard Illumination
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This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature.
- Disabled: The Keyboard illumination will always be off or 0%.
- Dim: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 50% brightness.
- Bright: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
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Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC
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This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is plugged into the system.
Options are:
- 5 seconds
- 10 seconds (Default)
- 15 seconds
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
- 15 minutes
- Never
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Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery
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This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when the system is running only on battery power.
Options are:
- 5 seconds
- 10 seconds(Default)
- 15 seconds
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
- 15 minutes
- Never
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Touchscreen
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This option controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled.
This option is enabled by default.
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Unobtrusive Mode
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When enabled, pressing Fn+F7 will turn off all light and sound emissions in the system. Press Fn+F7 to resume normal operation.
Default is Disabled.
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Fingerprint Reader
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Enable or disable the Fingerprint Reader or the Fingerprint Reader Device's Single Sign On capability.
- Enable Fingerprint Reader Device: Enabled by Default
- ENable Fingerprint Reader Single Sign On: Enabled by Default
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Miscellaneous devices
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Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.
- Enable Camera—Default
- Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card
- Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot—Disabled
- Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode—Disabled
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