Dell OptiPlex 3050 All-in-One Owners Manual

System setup options

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

Table 1. General tabThe Main tab lists out the primary hardware features of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option.
Option	Description
System Information	This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size, PCI Information: Slot1, Slot2 Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology. Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, ODD Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Bluetooth Device.
Boot Sequence	Boot Sequence	Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The option is: Windows Boot Manager By default, all the options are checked. You can also deselect any option or change the boot order.
Boot Sequence	Boot List Option	Allows you to change the boot list option. Legacy UEFI
Advanced Boot Options	This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is disabled.
UEFI Boot Path Security	This option allows you control whether the system prompts the user to enter the Admin password when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 boot menu. The options are: Always, Except Internal HDD (Enabled) Always Never
Date/Time	Allows you to change the date and time.

Table 2. System ConfigurationThe section gives your system configuration information.
Option	Description
Integrated NIC	Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: Disabled Enabled Enabled w/PXE: (Enabled by default)
Serial Port	Allows you to configure built-in serial port operates. Disabled COM1: (Enabled by default) COM2 COM3 COM4
SATA Operation	Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: Disabled AHCI RAID On: (Enabled by default)
Drives	Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are: SATA-0: (Enabled by default) SATA-1: (Enabled by default) M.2 PCIe SSD-0: (Enabled by default)
SMART Reporting	This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. Enable SMART Reporting (Disabled by default)
USB Configuration	This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy). If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS. If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port. Enable Boot Support Enable Side USB Ports Enable Rear USB Ports NOTE:USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
Rear USB Configuration	This field enables or disables the rear USB configuration Left* Center Right Center Left* Right NOTE:*Left port denotes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 capable port.
Side USB Configuration	This field enables or disables the side USB configuration Side Port 1 (Top)* Side Port 2 (Bottom)* NOTE:*Side Port 1 (Top) port denotes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 capable port.
USB PowerShare	Allows you to configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. Enable USB PowerShare (Disabled)
Audio	This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The options are: Enable Microphone Enable Internal Speaker
OSB Button Management	This field allows the user to disable the OSB (On-Screen Display) buttons on their AIO. Disabled OSD Buttons (Disabled)
Touchscreen	This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled. Touchscreen (Enabled)
Miscellaneous Devices	Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: Enable Camera (Enabled) Enabled Secure Digital (SD) Card (Enabled) Secure Digital (SD) card Boot Secure Digital (SD) card Read-Only Mode

Table 3. SecurityThe Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer.
Option	Description
Admin Password	Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. NOTE:You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set
System Password	Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set
Internal HDD-0 Password	Allows you to set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard-disk drive. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set
Strong Password	Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected. NOTE:If Strong Password is enabled, the Admin and System passwords must contain at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Password Configuration	Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of the Administrator and System passwords.
Password Bypass	Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they are set. The options are: Disabled Reboot bypass Default Setting: Disabled
Password Change	Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is set. Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates	Allows you to controls whether the system allows BIOS update via UEFI capsule update packages. Default setting: Enable
TPM 1.2 Security	Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are: TPM On (Enabled) Clear PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands Enabled (Enabled) Disabled NOTE:To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).
Computrace	Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: Deactivate Disable Activate NOTE:The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes are allowed. Default setting: Deactivate
CPU XD Support	Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Enable CPU XD Support (Default)
Admin Setup Lockout	Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set. Default Setting: Enable Admin Setup Lockout is not selected.
Master Password Lockout	This option is when enabled this option disables master password support. Enable Admin Setup Lockout (Disabled)

Table 4. Secure BootThis option enables or disables the secure boot feature.
Option	Description
Secure Boot Enable	This option enables or disables the Secure Boot Feature. Disabled Enabled Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Expert Key Management	Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: PK KEK db dbx If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are: Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file Delete- Deletes the selected key Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys NOTE:If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings.

Table 5. Intel Software Guard Extensions screen optionsThis option enables the intel software guard extensions screen options of the system
Option	Description
Intel SGX Enable	This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. The options are: Disabled Enabled Software Controlled (Enabled)
Enclave Memory Size	This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are: 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB

Table 6. PerformanceThis option enables the performance of the system
Option	Description
Multi Core Support	This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improve with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The installed processor supports two cores. If you enable Multi Core Support, two cores are enabled. If you disable Multi Core Support, one core will be enabled. All (Enabled) 1 2 3
Intel SpeedStep	Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Enable Intel SpeedStep Default Setting: The option is enabled.
C States Control	Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. C states Default Setting: The option is enabled.
Limited CPUID Value	This field limits the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will support. Enable CPUID Limit
Intel TurboBoost	Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. Enable Intel TurboBoost Default Setting: The option is enabled.
HyperThread control	This option enables or disables HyperThreading in the processor. Disabled Enabled (Default)

Table 7. Power ManagementThis option enables or disables the power management in the computer.
Option	Description
AC Behavior	Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. Power Off (Default) Power On Last Power State
Auto On Time	Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are: Disabled (Default) Every Day Weekdays Select Days
Deep Sleep Control	Allows you to aggressive the system is at conserving power while Shut down (S5) or in Hybernate (S4) mode. Disabled (Default) Enabled in S5 only Enabled in S4 and S5
Fan Control Override	This field determines the speed of the system fan. Fan Control Override (Disabled)
USB Wake Support	Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby. NOTE:This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power. Enable USB Wake Support Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Wake on LAN/WLAN	Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal. Disabled: This option is enabled by default LAN Only WLAN Only LAN or WLAN LAN with PXE Boot
Block Sleep	Allows you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Intel Ready Mode	Allows you to replace sleep S3 to put your PC in an always aware state that allows the user to interact with it even while the PC is asleep Enable Intel Ready Mode: The option is disabled.

Table 8. POST BehaviorThis option explains you POST behavior in the system
Option	Description
Adapter Warnings	Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Default Setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Numlock LED	This option specifies whether the NumLock LED should be on when the system boots. Enable Numlock LED: The option is enabled.
Keyboard Errors	This option specifies whether the keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. Enables Keyboard Error Detection: The option is disabled.
Fastboot	Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are: Minimal(default) Thorough Auto
Extended BIOS POST Time	Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are: 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default. 5 seconds 10 seconds
Full Screen Logo	This option displays full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. Enable Full Screen Logo (Disabled)
Warnings and Errors	This option is caused when warnings and errors are detected. Prompt on Warnings and Error (Enabled) Continue on Warnings Continue on Warnings and Errors

Table 9. Virtualization SupportThis option enables or disables the Virtualization Technology.
Option	Description
Virtualization	Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default)
VT for Direct I/O	Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O — enabled by default.

Table 10. Wireless This option describes you the Wireless Technology.
Option	Description
Wireless Device Enable	This field allows enabling/disabling of internal wireless devices. WLAN/WiGig Bluetooth

Table 11. MaintenanceThis option describes you the Service tag, asset tag, and BIOS downgrade.
Option	Description
Service Tag	Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag	Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
SERR Messages	This field controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphic card required the SERR message. Enable SERR Messages (default)
BIOS Downgrade	This field controls flashing of the system firmware to pervious revisions. Allows BIOS Downgrade (Enabled)
Data Wipe	This field enables user to erase data from all internal storage device.
BIOS Recovery	Allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. Enabled by default.

Table 12. System LogsThis option clears the BIOS POST events.
Option	Description
BIOS Events	Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

Table 13. SupportAssist System ResolutionThis option enables you support assist system resolution
Option	Description
Auto OS Recovery Threshold	Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are: Off 1 2 (Enabled) 3