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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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... the system. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable...
... the system. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable...
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... PS-2 keyboard with the key feature in an internal keyboard. This option is enabled by default. • Enable Adapter Warnings Allows you to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - POST Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Mouse/Touchpad Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation Keyboard Errors POST Hotkeys...
... PS-2 keyboard with the key feature in an internal keyboard. This option is enabled by default. • Enable Adapter Warnings Allows you to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - POST Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Mouse/Touchpad Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation Keyboard Errors POST Hotkeys...
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... Description Allows you to a power outlet 1. Allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is fully charged and connected to create a system asset tag if an asset tag ...is not set . Description Displays the system event log and allows you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 69 Go to...
... Description Allows you to a power outlet 1. Allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is fully charged and connected to create a system asset tag if an asset tag ...is not set . Description Displays the system event log and allows you to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 69 Go to...
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If you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of all Dell products 5. click Download Now. Password Type Description System password Password that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level...screen appears. 2. b) Click Submit and proceed to the computer. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. Follow the instructions on your computer if is available on to secure your computer. Select System Password , enter your download method below window; ...
If you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of all Dell products 5. click Download Now. Password Type Description System password Password that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level...screen appears. 2. b) Click Submit and proceed to the computer. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. Follow the instructions on your computer if is available on to secure your computer. Select System Password , enter your download method below window; ...
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... the changes. Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that Password Status is Locked. The computer reboots. 71 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . If you to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. Only the following guidelines...
... the changes. Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that Password Status is Locked. The computer reboots. 71 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press . If you to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. Only the following guidelines...
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... running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. Always ensure that you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. If you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are completed successfully •...your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with your computer. Note the error code and contact Dell. 73 5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you are displayed. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid ...
... running diagnostics is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. Always ensure that you wish to run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for specific devices require user interaction. If you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are completed successfully •...your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with your computer. Note the error code and contact Dell. 73 5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. If you are displayed. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid ...
Intel Responsiveness Technologies Guide
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... not in use , and stores frequently used most frequently, while providing lower overall storage cost by sorting and storing less frequently accessed content on several Dell desktop and notebook computers. It dynamically monitors file, data, and application use . What is Intel Smart Response Technology? hibernate by the Intel chipset on ... Smart Response on some features described below are dependent on the SSD device for the files used content on a special partition on the Intel chipset, Dell system BIOS enablement and specific hardware requirements. 3 Introduction What do ?
... not in use , and stores frequently used most frequently, while providing lower overall storage cost by sorting and storing less frequently accessed content on several Dell desktop and notebook computers. It dynamically monitors file, data, and application use . What is Intel Smart Response Technology? hibernate by the Intel chipset on ... Smart Response on some features described below are dependent on the SSD device for the files used content on a special partition on the Intel chipset, Dell system BIOS enablement and specific hardware requirements. 3 Introduction What do ?
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...Intel Rapid Storage driver and application installed in the OS. • Processor: • System must have multiple disks configured in some system BIOS menus, this mode may be combined with Smart Response; the technologies can share the same SSD space. • The system cannot have an... HDD. (Also see "Appendix A" on mode (in a RAID array, as striped or mirrored disk arrays will hide the Rapid Start partition from the BIOS. 4 System Requirements Intel Smart Response Technology • Storage: • The system must be equipped with an SSD (either SATA or mSATA / minicard form...
...Intel Rapid Storage driver and application installed in the OS. • Processor: • System must have multiple disks configured in some system BIOS menus, this mode may be combined with Smart Response; the technologies can share the same SSD space. • The system cannot have an... HDD. (Also see "Appendix A" on mode (in a RAID array, as striped or mirrored disk arrays will hide the Rapid Start partition from the BIOS. 4 System Requirements Intel Smart Response Technology • Storage: • The system must be equipped with an SSD (either SATA or mSATA / minicard form...
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...driver installed. • Other Limitations: • Encryption: • Systems configured with a Dell Data Protection Encryption accelerator card do not support Rapid Start when HDD (ATA security) or system BIOS passwords are enabled. If sleep is not recommended. 8 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - The system... must be disabled automatically. • Dell does not support self-encrypting HDD's or SSD's with HDD or ...
...driver installed. • Other Limitations: • Encryption: • Systems configured with a Dell Data Protection Encryption accelerator card do not support Rapid Start when HDD (ATA security) or system BIOS passwords are enabled. If sleep is not recommended. 8 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - The system... must be disabled automatically. • Dell does not support self-encrypting HDD's or SSD's with HDD or ...
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...installation is generally outside the scope of this document, however, "Appendix B" on page 40provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to RAID on some system BIOS menus, this : 12 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - NOTE: If the system is changed. b Confirm that may help on ... tray icon, which looks like this mode may erase the SSD device, including Rapid Start partition information. 1 BIOS - Dell Setup Guide 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 ...
...installation is generally outside the scope of this document, however, "Appendix B" on page 40provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to RAID on some system BIOS menus, this : 12 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - NOTE: If the system is changed. b Confirm that may help on ... tray icon, which looks like this mode may erase the SSD device, including Rapid Start partition information. 1 BIOS - Dell Setup Guide 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 ...
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...for changing SATA modes after Windows installation is generally outside the scope of Rapid Start if the system supports it. a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. Rapid Start System Configuration 19 Pre-Installation Notes • If the system is in ATA (or IDE) mode, Rapid Start... cannot be used to restore Rapid Storage functionality. 1 BIOS - The procedure for Smart Response and Rapid Start is significant. Restart the system, and press the F2 key, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System ...
...for changing SATA modes after Windows installation is generally outside the scope of Rapid Start if the system supports it. a Navigate to enter the BIOS setup menu. Rapid Start System Configuration 19 Pre-Installation Notes • If the system is in ATA (or IDE) mode, Rapid Start... cannot be used to restore Rapid Storage functionality. 1 BIOS - The procedure for Smart Response and Rapid Start is significant. Restart the system, and press the F2 key, when the Dell splash screen appears, to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under "System ...
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Dell Setup Guide b Confirm that may be configured until the mode is generally outside the scope of this mode may help on page 40 provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to AHCI mode or RAID on mode (or in some system BIOS menus, this document, however, "Appendix B" on some systems. 2 Windows...
Dell Setup Guide b Confirm that may be configured until the mode is generally outside the scope of this mode may help on page 40 provides suggested methods that the system BIOS is set to AHCI mode or RAID on mode (or in some system BIOS menus, this document, however, "Appendix B" on some systems. 2 Windows...
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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. Rapid Start System Configuration 31 c Select Apply or Save in the BIOS Menu option section of these settings (either Timer or Battery). NOTE: If the Rapid Start...
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. Rapid Start System Configuration 31 c Select Apply or Save in the BIOS Menu option section of these settings (either Timer or Battery). NOTE: If the Rapid Start...
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The Dell Latitude system BIOS menu location for Rapid Start settings is under the "Performance" sub-category. Other systems may alternatively use Rapid Start Once the system is configured for ... may be used to manage Rapid Start settings. • Location: The system BIOS setup menu can take several seconds. Dell Setup Guide During this option can be blank until Windows has resumed completely. • BIOS Menu options and configuration: The system BIOS setup menu allows users to control the timer that the feature is...
The Dell Latitude system BIOS menu location for Rapid Start settings is under the "Performance" sub-category. Other systems may alternatively use Rapid Start Once the system is configured for ... may be used to manage Rapid Start settings. • Location: The system BIOS setup menu can take several seconds. Dell Setup Guide During this option can be blank until Windows has resumed completely. • BIOS Menu options and configuration: The system BIOS setup menu allows users to control the timer that the feature is...
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...Rapid Start settings. • Location: The Rapid Start Manager 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 settings. • Location: The Rapid Start Manager 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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...critical battery will result in updates to that option. NOTE: A selection "off" here will be disabled. The option will appear grey, as seen in the BIOS menu, however, the feature will not be reflected as a change in the screenshot below: 34 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - This allows the user to enable or... disable Rapid Start from Windows without. • Advanced Settings: These options match the settings in the BIOS menu. • Status: This option allows the user to disable the feature from within Windows...
...critical battery will result in updates to that option. NOTE: A selection "off" here will be disabled. The option will appear grey, as seen in the BIOS menu, however, the feature will not be reflected as a change in the screenshot below: 34 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - This allows the user to enable or... disable Rapid Start from Windows without. • Advanced Settings: These options match the settings in the BIOS menu. • Status: This option allows the user to disable the feature from within Windows...
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... Smart Connect Configuration application and driver installation in Windows. The default state for this setting hides the device from http://support.dell.com/ Smart Connect Configuration 35 7 Smart Connect Configuration How to set up or re-configure a system for use with ...HDD or hybrid drive) is installed. • System or HDD passwords are enabled (some systems). • "Block Sleep" is enabled in BIOS setup (some systems). • Intel Smart Connect Configuration Application and Driver package: • The Smart Connect Configuration application and driver installation package...
... Smart Connect Configuration application and driver installation in Windows. The default state for this setting hides the device from http://support.dell.com/ Smart Connect Configuration 35 7 Smart Connect Configuration How to set up or re-configure a system for use with ...HDD or hybrid drive) is installed. • System or HDD passwords are enabled (some systems). • "Block Sleep" is enabled in BIOS setup (some systems). • Intel Smart Connect Configuration Application and Driver package: • The Smart Connect Configuration application and driver installation package...
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... Smart Connect feature will be enabled prior 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 application. Clicking "Enable...device listed as "Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology Device". If the Smart Connect feature is in sleep mode. 36 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide • After installing the application, the Windows device manager in some systems will turn on the Smart Connect feature, allowing ...
... Smart Connect feature will be enabled prior 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 application. Clicking "Enable...device listed as "Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology Device". If the Smart Connect feature is in sleep mode. 36 Intel Responsiveness Technologies - Dell Setup Guide • After installing the application, the Windows device manager in some systems will turn on the Smart Connect feature, allowing ...
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Appendix B Registry modifications to Windows registry settings are generally not recommended by Dell. CAUTION: Procedures for alleviating the problem, as well as a FIXME tool which explains the error condition that occurs when attempting to back...advised to switch modes, here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976 • The article includes manual instructions for making manual changes to allow transitions between BIOS ATA, AHCI, and RAID modes. As with any important files and account settings before attempting the modifications below. Microsoft Methods: • Microsoft Support ...
Appendix B Registry modifications to Windows registry settings are generally not recommended by Dell. CAUTION: Procedures for alleviating the problem, as well as a FIXME tool which explains the error condition that occurs when attempting to back...advised to switch modes, here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976 • The article includes manual instructions for making manual changes to allow transitions between BIOS ATA, AHCI, and RAID modes. As with any important files and account settings before attempting the modifications below. Microsoft Methods: • Microsoft Support ...