SATA Operation | Allows
you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard-drive controller. Click one of the following options:
- Disabled
- AHCI
- RAID On—Default
NOTE: SATA is
configured to support RAID mode. |
Drives | These fields let you enable or disable various drives on board. The options are: - SATA-1
- SATA-2
- M.2 PCIe SSD-0
- M.2 PCIe SSD-1
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SMART Reporting | This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during startup. The option is disabled by default. |
USB Configuration | 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. |
Dell Type-C Dock Configuration | 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. |
Thunderbolt™ Adapter Configuration | 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 | 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. |
USB PowerShare | This option enable/disable the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option is disabled by default. |
Audio | 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. |
Keyboard Illumination | 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 (Enabled by Defualt): Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
NOTE: Option present on system opted with backlit keyboard. |
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC | 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 minute
- 15 minute
- Never
NOTE: Option present on system opted with backlit keyboard. |
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery | 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 minute
- 15 minute
- Never
NOTE: Option present on system opted with backlit keyboard. |
Unobtrusive Mode | When enabled, pressing Fn+F7 will turn off all light and sound emission in the system. Press Fn+F7 to resume normal operation. Default is Disabled. |
Fingerprint Reader | Enable or disable the Fingerprint Reader or the Fingerprint Reader Device's Single Sign On capability. - Enable Fingerprint Reader Device: Enabled by Default
NOTE: Option present on system opted with finger print reader on the power button. |
Miscellaneous devices | 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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MAC Address Pass-Through | This feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the selected MAC address from the system. The options are - System Unique MAC Address— Default
- Disabled
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