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3 Docking Port Information...59 4 System Setup...61 Boot Sequence...61 Navigation Keys...61 System Setup Options...62 Updating the BIOS ...69 System and Setup Password...70 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 70 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 71 5 Diagnostics...73 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 73 6 Troubleshooting Your Computer 75 Device Status Lights...75 Battery Status Lights...76 7 Technical Specifications...77 8 Contacting Dell ...83
3 Docking Port Information...59 4 System Setup...61 Boot Sequence...61 Navigation Keys...61 System Setup Options...62 Updating the BIOS ...69 System and Setup Password...70 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 70 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 71 5 Diagnostics...73 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 73 6 Troubleshooting Your Computer 75 Device Status Lights...75 Battery Status Lights...76 7 Technical Specifications...77 8 Contacting Dell ...83
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During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key The one-time ...; View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take...
During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key The one-time ...; View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take...
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... are : • Serial Mouse • PS2 Mouse • Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse (Default Setting) Specifies if the NumLock function can set the percentage to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - This option is enabled by default. • Enable Keyboard Error Detection Specifies whether the sign-on...
... are : • Serial Mouse • PS2 Mouse • Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse (Default Setting) Specifies if the NumLock function can set the percentage to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - This option is enabled by default. • Enable Keyboard Error Detection Specifies whether the sign-on...
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... service tag of your computer battery is not set . Default Setting. System Logs Option BIOS events Description Allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is recommended to determine which wireless device can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by... Description Displays the system event log and allows you to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is not already set by default. Allows you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 69 Restart the computer. 2. Table 9. Maintenance ...
... service tag of your computer battery is not set . Default Setting. System Logs Option BIOS events Description Allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is recommended to determine which wireless device can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by... Description Displays the system event log and allows you to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is not already set by default. Allows you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 69 Restart the computer. 2. Table 9. Maintenance ...
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...create a system password and a setup password to step 5. 4. Select System Password , enter your download method below window; Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 7. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your system password, and press or . 70 Password ...password features provide a basic level of security for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from a list of all Dell products 5. The System Security screen appears. 2. If you cannot change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status...
...create a system password and a setup password to step 5. 4. Select System Password , enter your download method below window; Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. 7. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your system password, and press or . 70 Password ...password features provide a basic level of security for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from a list of all Dell products 5. The System Security screen appears. 2. If you cannot change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status...
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... earlier and click OK. 7. You cannot delete or change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press or . 4. Press and a message...
... earlier and click OK. 7. You cannot delete or change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press or . 4. Press and a message...
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... devices. 4. If there are any issues, error codes are performed. 1. 5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you solve the problem. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. Power-on ...from the left pane and click Run Tests. 6. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. Always ensure that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system ...
... devices. 4. If there are any issues, error codes are performed. 1. 5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you solve the problem. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages. Power-on ...from the left pane and click Run Tests. 6. Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. NOTE: Some tests for technical assistance. Always ensure that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system ...
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... they are supported by the Intel chipset on the SSD device for the files used content on a special partition on several Dell desktop and notebook computers. The purpose of greater than 32 GB together. What is Intel Rapid Start Technology? It dynamically monitors... if your product supports these features do? hibernate by sorting and storing less frequently accessed content on the Intel chipset, Dell system BIOS enablement and specific hardware requirements. Please consult your product documentation to enhance overall system performance while also reducing power consumption when...
... they are supported by the Intel chipset on the SSD device for the files used content on a special partition on several Dell desktop and notebook computers. The purpose of greater than 32 GB together. What is Intel Rapid Start Technology? It dynamically monitors... if your product supports these features do? hibernate by sorting and storing less frequently accessed content on the Intel chipset, Dell system BIOS enablement and specific hardware requirements. Please consult your product documentation to enhance overall system performance while also reducing power consumption when...
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... or mSATA/minicard form factors) storage device with at least 8 GB of available storage space. (also see "Appendix A" on mode (in some system BIOS menus, this mode may be combined with at least 18.6 GB of available storage space and a traditional HDD. (Also see "Appendix A" on page 39...have Intel Rapid Storage driver and application installed in a RAID array, as striped or mirrored disk arrays will hide the Rapid Start partition from the BIOS. NOTE: ATA and AHCI modes are not supported. • The system must have an Intel Core processor installed. 4 System Requirements Intel Smart...
... or mSATA/minicard form factors) storage device with at least 8 GB of available storage space. (also see "Appendix A" on mode (in some system BIOS menus, this mode may be combined with at least 18.6 GB of available storage space and a traditional HDD. (Also see "Appendix A" on page 39...have Intel Rapid Storage driver and application installed in a RAID array, as striped or mirrored disk arrays will hide the Rapid Start partition from the BIOS. NOTE: ATA and AHCI modes are not supported. • The system must have an Intel Core processor installed. 4 System Requirements Intel Smart...
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...Intel Smart Connect Technology • Storage (also see "Appendix A" on some systems, with a Dell Data Protection Encryption accelerator card do not support Rapid Start when HDD (ATA security) or system BIOS passwords are enabled. The factory configuration only supports 8 GB or less, and if a partition is... on page 39): • Smart Connect software can only be ordered from the storage/SATA BIOS settings menu). If sleep is disabled, Rapid Start state will be disabled automatically. • Dell does not support self-encrypting HDD's or SSD's with Rapid Start. • Passwords: •...
...Intel Smart Connect Technology • Storage (also see "Appendix A" on some systems, with a Dell Data Protection Encryption accelerator card do not support Rapid Start when HDD (ATA security) or system BIOS passwords are enabled. The factory configuration only supports 8 GB or less, and if a partition is... on page 39): • Smart Connect software can only be ordered from the storage/SATA BIOS settings menu). If sleep is disabled, Rapid Start state will be disabled automatically. • Dell does not support self-encrypting HDD's or SSD's with Rapid Start. • Passwords: •...
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Restart the system, and press F2, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System Configuration" or "Advanced Settings." a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. Smart Response configuration may be configured until the mode is changed. ...NOTE: If the system is set to RAID on some system BIOS menus, this : 12 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide The procedure for changing SATA modes after Windows installation is generally outside the scope of this document,...
Restart the system, and press F2, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System Configuration" or "Advanced Settings." a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. Smart Response configuration may be configured until the mode is changed. ...NOTE: If the system is set to RAID on some system BIOS menus, this : 12 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide The procedure for changing SATA modes after Windows installation is generally outside the scope of this document,...
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... driver and application package is optional on some systems. It can be configured until the mode is available for download from http://support.dell.com/ • Smart Response and Rapid Start may erase the SSD device, including Rapid Start partition information. Restart the system, and... press the F2 key, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System Configuration" or "Advanced Settings." a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. If the system supports the Rapid Start software enhancements, the...
... driver and application package is optional on some systems. It can be configured until the mode is available for download from http://support.dell.com/ • Smart Response and Rapid Start may erase the SSD device, including Rapid Start partition information. Restart the system, and... press the F2 key, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System Configuration" or "Advanced Settings." a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. If the system supports the Rapid Start software enhancements, the...
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... installation is generally outside the scope of this document, however, "Appendix B" on page 40 provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to AHCI mode or RAID on some system BIOS menus, this mode may help on mode (or in some systems. 2 Windows: From the Start menu, type "Disk Mangement" in..." field, and select the "Create and format hard disk partitions" option. 20 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - b Confirm that may be configured until the mode is changed. Dell Setup Guide
... installation is generally outside the scope of this document, however, "Appendix B" on page 40 provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to AHCI mode or RAID on some system BIOS menus, this mode may help on mode (or in some systems. 2 Windows: From the Start menu, type "Disk Mangement" in..." field, and select the "Create and format hard disk partitions" option. 20 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - b Confirm that may be configured until the mode is changed. Dell Setup Guide
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The system should proceed to boot to the "Performance" menu or "Advanced" BIOS menu, depending on support.dell.com for each supported platform. NOTE: If the Rapid Start feature is disabled in BIOS setup, the application and driver installation will not be installed by selecting restart from the Windows start... Start Timer or Critical Battery settings are available, enable at least one of this document). As the system resets... 10 BIOS: ....press F2, when the Dell splash screen appears, to enter the BIOS setup menu: a Navigate to Windows. 11 Windows: Driver/application installation.
The system should proceed to boot to the "Performance" menu or "Advanced" BIOS menu, depending on support.dell.com for each supported platform. NOTE: If the Rapid Start feature is disabled in BIOS setup, the application and driver installation will not be installed by selecting restart from the Windows start... Start Timer or Critical Battery settings are available, enable at least one of this document). As the system resets... 10 BIOS: ....press F2, when the Dell splash screen appears, to enter the BIOS setup menu: a Navigate to Windows. 11 Windows: Driver/application installation.
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...timer that the system is resuming, however, the screen may be hidden if the system is asleep. 32 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide The Dell Latitude system BIOS menu location for Rapid Start settings. • Settings • Intel Rapid Start Enable: The Rapid Start menu contains a main enable...setting hides the device from Windows device. If the Rapid Start Manager application (described below) is installed and the feature is disabled in BIOS, it would in default Windows sleep. • Waking the system from Sleep to the low-power Rapid Start state, the system will...
...timer that the system is resuming, however, the screen may be hidden if the system is asleep. 32 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide The Dell Latitude system BIOS menu location for Rapid Start settings. • Settings • Intel Rapid Start Enable: The Rapid Start menu contains a main enable...setting hides the device from Windows device. If the Rapid Start Manager application (described below) is installed and the feature is disabled in BIOS, it would in default Windows sleep. • Waking the system from Sleep to the low-power Rapid Start state, the system will...
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...Rapid Start Timer is enabled, the timer value (in minutes) can be accessed from the storage/SATA BIOS menu (instead of AHCI, RAID, Smart Response, or Rapid Start mode). • A Dell Encryption accelerator card is installed. • A memory configuration larger than the size of 0 is ...specified, the system will automatically be disabled in BIOS setup if: • A non-SSD storage device (HDD or hybrid drive) ...
...Rapid Start Timer is enabled, the timer value (in minutes) can be accessed from the storage/SATA BIOS menu (instead of AHCI, RAID, Smart Response, or Rapid Start mode). • A Dell Encryption accelerator card is installed. • A memory configuration larger than the size of 0 is ...specified, the system will automatically be disabled in BIOS setup if: • A non-SSD storage device (HDD or hybrid drive) ...
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Dell Setup Guide NOTE: A selection "off" here will be reflected as seen in updates to that option. NOTE: Some systems which do not support critical battery ... or disable Rapid Start from Windows without. • Advanced Settings: These options match the settings in the BIOS menu, however, the feature will not be disabled. Updates to the application will prevent changes to the BIOS menu. • Status: This option allows the user to disable the feature from within Windows. The...
Dell Setup Guide NOTE: A selection "off" here will be reflected as seen in updates to that option. NOTE: Some systems which do not support critical battery ... or disable Rapid Start from Windows without. • Advanced Settings: These options match the settings in the BIOS menu, however, the feature will not be disabled. Updates to the application will prevent changes to the BIOS menu. • Status: This option allows the user to disable the feature from within Windows. The...
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... Connect will automatically be found in Windows. If the Smart Connect Configuration application (described below) is installed and the feature is disabled in BIOS, it will report a warning message alerting the user that the feature is not functioning. • If the Smart Connect feature is .... • Because this setting hides the device from http://support.dell.com/ Smart Connect Configuration 35 If the system supports Smart Connect, the file will be available for this option in BIOS is enabled in BIOS, and the Smart Connect Configuration application and driver are enabled (some...
... Connect will automatically be found in Windows. If the Smart Connect Configuration application (described below) is installed and the feature is disabled in BIOS, it will report a warning message alerting the user that the feature is not functioning. • If the Smart Connect feature is .... • Because this setting hides the device from http://support.dell.com/ Smart Connect Configuration 35 If the system supports Smart Connect, the file will be available for this option in BIOS is enabled in BIOS, and the Smart Connect Configuration application and driver are enabled (some...
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... Using Smart Connect Smart Connect Configuration application: Once installed, the Smart Connect Configuration application can be disabled in the application. Dell Setup Guide NOTE: The Smart connect BIOS setting must be enabled prior to Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Smart Connect Configuration. • Enable Updating ...Smart Connect feature, allowing the system to silently update any open email or network applications while the system is enabled in BIOS, and the Smart Connect Configuration application and driver are not installed, an unknown device may appear in the Windows device ...
... Using Smart Connect Smart Connect Configuration application: Once installed, the Smart Connect Configuration application can be disabled in the application. Dell Setup Guide NOTE: The Smart connect BIOS setting must be enabled prior to Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Smart Connect Configuration. • Enable Updating ...Smart Connect feature, allowing the system to silently update any open email or network applications while the system is enabled in BIOS, and the Smart Connect Configuration application and driver are not installed, an unknown device may appear in the Windows device ...
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As with any registry modification procedure, please be advised to allow transitions between BIOS ATA, AHCI, and RAID modes. Microsoft Methods: • Microsoft Support provides a Knowledge Base (KB) article, which can help automate the task on some systems. 40 ...: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976 • The article includes manual instructions for making manual changes to Windows registry settings are generally not recommended by Dell.
As with any registry modification procedure, please be advised to allow transitions between BIOS ATA, AHCI, and RAID modes. Microsoft Methods: • Microsoft Support provides a Knowledge Base (KB) article, which can help automate the task on some systems. 40 ...: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976 • The article includes manual instructions for making manual changes to Windows registry settings are generally not recommended by Dell.