Every brand of computer, including Dell’s Inspiron line, features a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) that manages and performs various start-up functions before Windows boots. You may need to access your computer’s BIOS for a number of reasons, including to change the boot sequence, the system date, the system security settings, the power management options. You also can monitor the temperature of your processor, motherboard and hard drives in your Inspiron through the BIOS menu. Tips Writer Bio
