E-Family Re-Image Guide
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New BIOS architecture - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - USB 3.0 - Reader and Flash - DDR3 Memory - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Multi-touch Touchpad - Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-... 2nd Generation - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Intel Turbo Boost -
New BIOS architecture - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - USB 3.0 - Reader and Flash - DDR3 Memory - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Multi-touch Touchpad - Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-... 2nd Generation - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Intel Turbo Boost -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 29 Beep Codes 29 Error Messages 31 System Messages 36 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 37 Dell Diagnostics 38 Troubleshooting Tips 40 Power Problems 40 Memory Problems 41 Lockups and Software Problems 42 Dell Technical Update Service 44 Dell Support Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities...
... 29 Beep Codes 29 Error Messages 31 System Messages 36 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 37 Dell Diagnostics 38 Troubleshooting Tips 40 Power Problems 40 Memory Problems 41 Lockups and Software Problems 42 Dell Technical Update Service 44 Dell Support Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities...
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... PC/SC compatible within a PKI environment certified for up to 100,000 cycles Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Reader Cards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two DDR3 SODIMM sockets 512 MB (one SODIMM) 1 GB (one SODIMM) 2 GB (one SODIMM or...
... PC/SC compatible within a PKI environment certified for up to 100,000 cycles Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Reader Cards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two DDR3 SODIMM sockets 512 MB (one SODIMM) 1 GB (one SODIMM) 2 GB (one SODIMM or...
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NOTE: To enable Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT®), you must match in the memory connector labeled A. For more information, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 Mini-Card support (internal expansion slots) Network adapter Smart card reader USB, eSATA Video E-family docking (optional) microphone...
NOTE: To enable Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT®), you must match in the memory connector labeled A. For more information, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 Mini-Card support (internal expansion slots) Network adapter Smart card reader USB, eSATA Video E-family docking (optional) microphone...
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Communications (continued) Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type Data bus Video controller Video memory Video output Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speakers Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls full Mini-Card supported by... full MiniCard integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme up to 64 MB (shared, at system memory of less than 512 MB) up to 256 MB (shared, at system memory of more than 512 MB) video connector two-channel high definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital...
Communications (continued) Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type Data bus Video controller Video memory Video output Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speakers Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls full Mini-Card supported by... full MiniCard integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme up to 64 MB (shared, at system memory of less than 512 MB) up to 256 MB (shared, at system memory of more than 512 MB) video connector two-channel high definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital...
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...likelihood of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is connected and powered on the... before opening the cover. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series ...
...likelihood of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is connected and powered on the... before opening the cover. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series ...
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... then restart the computer. failure. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Continue until you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your...
... then restart the computer. failure. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Continue until you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your...
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.../regulatory_compliance. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Possible at support.dell.com for more information. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the...
.../regulatory_compliance. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Possible at support.dell.com for more information. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the...
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... copying the file to a different disk or use these characters in filenames. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay...large to fit on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The operating system is full. The message is...
... copying the file to a different disk or use these characters in filenames. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay...large to fit on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The operating system is full. The message is...
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... drive. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another drive. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The operating system is trying to boot to occur after a memory module is most likely to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. For external keyboards, check the...
... drive. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another drive. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The operating system is trying to boot to occur after a memory module is most likely to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. For external keyboards, check the...
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... partitioned as a boot device. Try to use. 34 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). Close all windows and open . See your boot device, ensure that...
... partitioned as a boot device. Try to use. 34 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). Close all windows and open . See your boot device, ensure that...
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... R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. ALERT! U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D ...the system configuration settings may be loose. D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I ...
... R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. ALERT! U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D ...the system configuration settings may be loose. D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I ...
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..., a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard... devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - I F T H E P O...
..., a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard... devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - I F T H E P O...
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...and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that the memory you are using to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. For ... OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, read the safety information ...
...and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that the memory you are using to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. For ... OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, read the safety information ...
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... connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 L license label, 57 M media Drivers and Utilities, 55 operating system, 55 memory troubleshooting, 41 N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 55 O operating system...
... connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 L license label, 57 M media Drivers and Utilities, 55 operating system, 55 memory troubleshooting, 41 N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 55 O operating system...
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...quick setup, 13 software problems, 43 reinstalling, 47 troubleshooting, 43-44 updates, 44 specifications, 21 smart card, 22 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 support information, 56 System Restore, 50 enabling...Conditions, 56 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 29, 56 blue screen, 44 computer not responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 38 error messages, 31 memory, 41 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 power lights, 29 program crashes, 42 programs and Windows compatibility, 43 ...
...quick setup, 13 software problems, 43 reinstalling, 47 troubleshooting, 43-44 updates, 44 specifications, 21 smart card, 22 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 support information, 56 System Restore, 50 enabling...Conditions, 56 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 29, 56 blue screen, 44 computer not responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 38 error messages, 31 memory, 41 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 power lights, 29 program crashes, 42 programs and Windows compatibility, 43 ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...the configuration of your computer, click Start →Help and Support and select the option to 256 MB (shared, at system memory of more than 512 MB) up to view information about your computer. System Information Chipset Processor Processor Intel® GS45 chipset Intel... Core™ 2 Duo Video Video type Data bus Video controller Video memory Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme up to 64 MB (shared, at system...
...the configuration of your computer, click Start →Help and Support and select the option to 256 MB (shared, at system memory of more than 512 MB) up to view information about your computer. System Information Chipset Processor Processor Intel® GS45 chipset Intel... Core™ 2 Duo Video Video type Data bus Video controller Video memory Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme up to 64 MB (shared, at system...