Dell 3460 (3460-8964) [38/47] Updating the bios

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is

available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power

outlet

1. Restart the computer.

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the

instructions on screen.

4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.

5. Choose the Product Type from the list.

6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.

The Drivers and Downloads page opens.

8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.

9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze

System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen.

10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window,

click Download File.

The File Download window appears.

11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If

you want to update the BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.

System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

Password type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of

your computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left

unattended.

NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.