Dell OptiPlex 5050 Owner's Manual

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Table 15. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardwarecapabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology -This option is enabled by default.VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardwarecapabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O -This option is enabled by default.Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additionalhardware capabilities provided by the Intel Trusted Execution Technology. This option is disabled bydefault.Table 16. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService 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 set by default.SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is set by default. Some graphics cards requirethat the SERR message mechanism be disabled.BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to the previous versions. This option is enabledby default.NOTE: If this option is not selected, the flashing of the system firmware to the previousversions is blocked.Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase the data from all the available internal storages, such as HDD, SSD,mSATA, and eMMC. The option “Wipe on Next Boot” is disabled by default.BIOS recovery Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS conditions from the recovery files on the primary harddrive. The option BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive is selected by default.Table 17. System LogsOption DescriptionBIOS Events Displays the system event log and allows you to:• Clear Log• Mark all EntriesUpdating the BIOS in WindowsIt is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure thatyour computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outletNOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOSupdate is completed.1 Restart the computer.2 Go to Dell.com/support.• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.• ClickDetect Product and follow the instructions on screen,3 If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click the Choose from all products.4 Choose the Products category from the list.System setup 53