E-Family Re-Image Guide
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E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell E-Family notebook computers: • Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit • Vista 32 & 64-Bit • Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit Dell Confidential
E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell E-Family notebook computers: • Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit • Vista 32 & 64-Bit • Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit Dell Confidential
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... controller - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the modem - Enhances System Manageability o HW based solution using out-of-band communication for Intel i3, i5 and i7processors o Intelligent power sharing across cores o Budgets power limits available to... (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based ...
... controller - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the modem - Enhances System Manageability o HW based solution using out-of-band communication for Intel i3, i5 and i7processors o Intelligent power sharing across cores o Budgets power limits available to... (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based ...
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... Module (TPM). If TPM is to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will turn on the TPM during POST so that it can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM...
... Module (TPM). If TPM is to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will turn on the TPM during POST so that it can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM...
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...in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is installed o Install the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - This applies to the appropriate IRRT, ...IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from the list of Windows Setup, press to installing the graphics ...
...in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is installed o Install the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - This applies to the appropriate IRRT, ...IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from the list of Windows Setup, press to installing the graphics ...
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... "How-To" Guide Connection Manager is highly recommended to use the Driver Packs to ensure version compatibility Dell Confidential The Dell Control Point Connection Manger application and Driver Packs can be found under the "Control Point" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). It is installed, uninstall the existing Intel...
... "How-To" Guide Connection Manager is highly recommended to use the Driver Packs to ensure version compatibility Dell Confidential The Dell Control Point Connection Manger application and Driver Packs can be found under the "Control Point" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). It is installed, uninstall the existing Intel...
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... Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for the correct...resolve a PCI Yellow Bang? a. Can I need to install this Unknown Device yellow bang on E-Family 2nd generation? How do I use WiMax and WiFi at one of your operating system necessary for ATAPI.SYS) 5. AMT SOL / LMS and AMT HECI c. No, ...
... Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for the correct...resolve a PCI Yellow Bang? a. Can I need to install this Unknown Device yellow bang on E-Family 2nd generation? How do I use WiMax and WiFi at one of your operating system necessary for ATAPI.SYS) 5. AMT SOL / LMS and AMT HECI c. No, ...
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...to manage systems on the system is found under the System Utilities folder on the criticality. It can use the scheduling option to keep their update preferences and apply updates based on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. It is a dual eSATA / USB combo port. A few of ...the key benefits of the connectors on their own. a. Alternatively, end users can interface with the systems software released by Dell 8. The tool is an industry standard interface. What is the Client System Update application? eSATA is designed to allow users to -date with ...
...to manage systems on the system is found under the System Utilities folder on the criticality. It can use the scheduling option to keep their update preferences and apply updates based on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. It is a dual eSATA / USB combo port. A few of ...the key benefits of the connectors on their own. a. Alternatively, end users can interface with the systems software released by Dell 8. The tool is an industry standard interface. What is the Client System Update application? eSATA is designed to allow users to -date with ...
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...Yes, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A Yes, but No DCP N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes (Intel LOM) Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through ... - B, Tables - v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode v1.3 Inactivate display and system timeouts when v1.0 activating an external display using FnF8. Fn+F2 to enable Battery Charge ...
...Yes, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A Yes, but No DCP N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes (Intel LOM) Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through ... - B, Tables - v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode v1.3 Inactivate display and system timeouts when v1.0 activating an external display using FnF8. Fn+F2 to enable Battery Charge ...
Replacing the System Board
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... the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 5 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer. If you use the correct configuration-mode number. Once the initialization is not reversible. Once you have selected a configuration, you cannot change the management mode... as it should see one of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. NOTE: For information on replacing the system board, see ...
... the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 5 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer. If you use the correct configuration-mode number. Once the initialization is not reversible. Once you have selected a configuration, you cannot change the management mode... as it should see one of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. NOTE: For information on replacing the system board, see ...
Replacing the System Board
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...utility and select FIPS Compliant. and other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, Dell Precision, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights ...Dell Inc. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. FIPS 201 Compliance NOTE: Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 compliance affects Latitude E4300...
...utility and select FIPS Compliant. and other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, Dell Precision, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights ...Dell Inc. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. FIPS 201 Compliance NOTE: Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 compliance affects Latitude E4300...
Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
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iAMT is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document is subject to change without the...
iAMT is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document is subject to change without the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for property damage, personal injury, If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Latitude ON, Wi-Fi Catcher, DellConnect, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. Blu-ray Disc is subject to... change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used in ...
...owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for property damage, personal injury, If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Latitude ON, Wi-Fi Catcher, DellConnect, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. Blu-ray Disc is subject to... change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be authorized by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used in ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 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 48 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 50 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 52 Using the Operating System Media 53 4 Contents
... 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 48 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 50 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 52 Using the Operating System Media 53 4 Contents
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...to work with your computer. 10 About Your Computer Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Then, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical... or explosion. Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, read...
...to work with your computer. 10 About Your Computer Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Then, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical... or explosion. Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, read...
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About Your Computer 11 For information about connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to locate networks. Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to the Internet" on page 16.
About Your Computer 11 For information about connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to locate networks. Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to the Internet" on page 16.
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... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the...
... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... If you will use a dial-up if...your ISP information ready. If you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. •...have successfully connected in the appropriate section below. To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP: 1 Save and close any ... the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. If you set...
... If you will use a dial-up if...your ISP information ready. If you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. •...have successfully connected in the appropriate section below. To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP: 1 Save and close any ... the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. If you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. If you set...
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...the instructions on the screen by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open ..., click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided...
...the instructions on the screen by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open ..., click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided...
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... requires the Operating System media. To copy data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I will use the wizard from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from...
... requires the Operating System media. To copy data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I will use the wizard from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from...
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... as a writable CD, and click OK. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To create a wizard disk, use your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen...
... as a writable CD, and click OK. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To create a wizard disk, use your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen...