Dell 9020 USFF PC – Bios Settings

Please ensure the green dongle is NOT inserted into any of the USB slots on the PC

(This will corrupt your dongle if it is still in when you change the date and time)

 

Before attempting, please ensure that you have a USB Keyboard and USB Mouse present. 

  • Add AC power to the PC and keep striking the F2 key on your keyboard, you will see the Dell logo come on the screen then this will take you into the bios screen. 
  • General
    1. Boot Sequence – SATA Drive needs to be ticked all the others need to be unticked. Then press on Apply with your Mouse to confirm
    2. Date & Time – Using the USB Mouse navigate through the tabs to enter the correct date and time. Please note this is a 12 Hour clock so AM and PM must be set
  • System Configuration
    1. Press the Red Plus sign at the side of Drives to expand the listings below
    2. SATA Operation – Select ATA 
      • Warning Box will now appear press YES and then Apply
    3. Drives – ensure that the M- SATA / SATA-0 And SATA 1 boxes are all ticked then using the mouse press Apply
  • Power Management
    1. Press the Red Plus sign at the side of Power Management to expand the listings below
    2. AC Recovery – Select Power On then Apply
    3. Fan Control Override – Make sure that the box is ticked then press Apply
  • Post Behaviour
    1. Press the Red Plus sign at the side of Post Behaviour to expand the listings below
    2. Keyboard Errors – Untick the Enable the Keyboard Error detection Box, then press Apply

Now with your USB Mouse please select Exit.