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Dell Precision 5820 Tower Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Table 1. Maintenance The table describes the maintenance options.
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

Controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.

This option is not set by default.

BIOS Downgrade

Allows you to flash previous revisions of the system firmware.

  • Allow BIOS Downgrade

This option is set by default.

Data Wipe

Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.

  • Wipe on Next Boot

This option is not set by default.

Bios Recovery

BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key.

BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.

NOTE:BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive field should be enabled.

Always Perform Integrity Check—Performs integrity check on every boot.


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