

This allows you to restrict a user from booting the computer, booting to a removable USB device, and changing the BIOS or UEFI settings without permission.

The BIOS or UEFI firmware offers the ability to set lower-level passwords. NOTE: You must be logged in as an administrator to download and install the SupportAssist app on your Dell computer.

Learn How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows. Learn: How to check the BIOS version on your computerīefore you begin, temporarily suspend BitLocker protection in Windows. NOTE: Gradually update the BIOS version, if the BIOS version that is installed on your computer is out of date by more than two versions. It avoids compatibility issues. Or, press the F12 key several times at the Dell logo screen during startup, and select BIOS Setup or System Setup from the menu. Press the F2 key several times at the Dell logo screen during startup. To access the BIOS or System Setup on Dell computers: The BIOS or UEFI activates all the basic hardware that is required to boot the operating system when the computer is turned on. It acts as an interface between the computer's hardware and the operating system. BIOS or UEFI is firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board or motherboard. Modern Dell computers come with Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Introduction to BIOSīIOS also called System Setup is an acronym for Basic Input or Output System. Closed captions: Click the gear icon, and then select auto-translate.
