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... ...31 - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Contents 1 Overview ...3 2 "How-To" ...4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems ...4 2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact...5 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities...7 2.4 Installation Sequence...8 2.5 BIOS...11 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications, Installation Order 13 Appendix - Table B1 28 - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B2 29 - Control Point System Manager Features - B, Tables...
... ...31 - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Contents 1 Overview ...3 2 "How-To" ...4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems ...4 2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact...5 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities...7 2.4 Installation Sequence...8 2.5 BIOS...11 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications, Installation Order 13 Appendix - Table B1 28 - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B2 29 - Control Point System Manager Features - B, Tables...
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...tested and validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Dell does not recommend starting from a clean OS load and following E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation ... system Drivers and applications must be built from an image built for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes) and updating device drivers and applications when imaging their systems This "How...
...tested and validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Dell does not recommend starting from a clean OS load and following E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation ... system Drivers and applications must be built from an image built for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes) and updating device drivers and applications when imaging their systems This "How...
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... & Recovery Manager - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential New BIOS architecture - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that...updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - DDR3 Memory - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Connection Manager removed from DCP - USB 3.0 - Latitude On / Precision On -
... & Recovery Manager - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential New BIOS architecture - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that...updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - DDR3 Memory - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Connection Manager removed from DCP - USB 3.0 - Latitude On / Precision On -
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Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Choose drivers and downloads - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Product Model and the Model Number - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential
Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Choose drivers and downloads - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Product Model and the Model Number - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential
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...BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance. Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack. 10. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) 12. Webcam driver - Intel Storage: 5. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. Modem 16. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude... On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Graphics 7. Intel Chipset 2. USB 3.0 18. Audio 6. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network...
...BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance. Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack. 10. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) 12. Webcam driver - Intel Storage: 5. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. Modem 16. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude... On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Graphics 7. Intel Chipset 2. USB 3.0 18. Audio 6. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network...
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... SmartCard controller - Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Dell Desktop System Software - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Enables and enhances the Wireless LAN network adapter o Wireless Personal Area...across cores o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - BIOS - Intel Chipset - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - E-Family 2nd...
... SmartCard controller - Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Dell Desktop System Software - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Enables and enhances the Wireless LAN network adapter o Wireless Personal Area...across cores o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - BIOS - Intel Chipset - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - E-Family 2nd...
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...as disk mirroring (RAID-1). This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of this mode • AHCI = SATA is configured to ...hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support RAID. These are as follows: Settings System Configuration SATA Operation • Disabled: SATA Controllers...
...as disk mirroring (RAID-1). This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of this mode • AHCI = SATA is configured to ...hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support RAID. These are as follows: Settings System Configuration SATA Operation • Disabled: SATA Controllers...
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... to be deployed, TPM must be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn 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 Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide TPM...
... to be deployed, TPM must be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn 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 Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide TPM...
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... Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is only available from Dell - Refer to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order For best ...PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - Install the following order: 2.6.1 Intel Mobile ...
... Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is only available from Dell - Refer to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order For best ...PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - Install the following order: 2.6.1 Intel Mobile ...
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...floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the installation procedure Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is to be installed prior to the Operating System DVD and start ...reading the floppy disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode - select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (...
...floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the installation procedure Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is to be installed prior to the Operating System DVD and start ...reading the floppy disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode - select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (...
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... to hibernate Windows when switching to the system BIOS and check the following table lists which products supports the Latitude ON / Precision ON feature 1st Generation 2nd Generation Latitude / Precision ON Reader Latitude / Precision ON Flash Latitude ON (ARM) XX XX XX XXXXX XXXX ...- In order to determine the appropriate software to install, boot to Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage ...
... to hibernate Windows when switching to the system BIOS and check the following table lists which products supports the Latitude ON / Precision ON feature 1st Generation 2nd Generation Latitude / Precision ON Reader Latitude / Precision ON Flash Latitude ON (ARM) XX XX XX XXXXX XXXX ...- In order to determine the appropriate software to install, boot to Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage ...
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... pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A No Yes N/A No Yes N/A No Dell Confidential v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or ... Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery Life. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Availablity of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A Yes, but No DCP N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes (Intel ...
... pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A Through BIOS Yes N/A No Yes N/A No Yes N/A No Dell Confidential v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or ... Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery Life. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Availablity of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but with No screen pop-up display Yes N/A Yes, but No DCP N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes (Intel ...
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... - Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? for Vista & Win 7 ( with in BIOS Yes, wth Intel PROSet or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, except CCX and TTLS Client Utility (DCU) Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client Yes No Utility (DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) Yes No No Yes No...Utility (DCU) Log-on Features Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client VPN Enforcement v1.0 Yes Utility 9DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) No No, for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes Basic Mode Only Basic Mode Only Yes Yes, in BIOS Yes, in box drivers) and WLAN AutoConfig ...
... - Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? for Vista & Win 7 ( with in BIOS Yes, wth Intel PROSet or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, except CCX and TTLS Client Utility (DCU) Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client Yes No Utility (DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) Yes No No Yes No...Utility (DCU) Log-on Features Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client VPN Enforcement v1.0 Yes Utility 9DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) No No, for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes Basic Mode Only Basic Mode Only Yes Yes, in BIOS Yes, in box drivers) and WLAN AutoConfig ...
Service Manual
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... used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to avoid the problem. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service ... Assembly I/O Card DC Power Cable Battery Latch Assembly Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are...
... used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to avoid the problem. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service ... Assembly I/O Card DC Power Cable Battery Latch Assembly Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are...
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...you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on the new system board with...to boot from the WWAN/FCM card slot, if applicable (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing a WWAN Card or Replacing an FCM). 19. Back to ... the Base Assembly). 20. Follow the procedures in order to set the computer to update the BIOS on Your Computer. For information on the system setup program, see Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card...
...you must enter the system setup program to Contents Page Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on the new system board with...to boot from the WWAN/FCM card slot, if applicable (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing a WWAN Card or Replacing an FCM). 19. Back to ... the Base Assembly). 20. Follow the procedures in order to set the computer to update the BIOS on Your Computer. For information on the system setup program, see Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card...
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...that: l You have read the safety information that shipped with care. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your ... may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help prevent damage to the connector and/...
...that: l You have read the safety information that shipped with care. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your ... may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help prevent damage to the connector and/...
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...update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Click Save this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service... Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board,...
...update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Click Save this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service... Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board,...
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... 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive). 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The ...system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom ...
... 1. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive). 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The ...system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom ...
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... the system setup program, see Replacing a Memory Module). 20. Follow the procedures in order to set the computer to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Enter the system setup program to Contents Page Replace the memory modules (see the...
... the system setup program, see Replacing a Memory Module). 20. Follow the procedures in order to set the computer to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Enter the system setup program to Contents Page Replace the memory modules (see the...
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... computer (see Memory). A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. System failed on your BIOS settings. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see... into your computer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before ...
... computer (see Memory). A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. System failed on your BIOS settings. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see... into your computer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before ...