E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... new technologies and features of Dell E-Family products. These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications which are required to ensure optimal performance. 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...
... new technologies and features of Dell E-Family products. These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications which are required to ensure optimal performance. 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...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...driver - Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point - E-Family 1st generation Intel Core i5 & i7 - Intel Turbo Boost (only on Dell EFamily systems in a prescribed order to platf orm Integrated Wired Network Controller Touch LCD WebCam Modules Windows... XP 32 & 64-Bit Vista 32 & 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Intel Storage: 5. Audio 6. Dell Control Point Security Driver... is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on E-Family 2nd generation...
...driver - Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point - E-Family 1st generation Intel Core i5 & i7 - Intel Turbo Boost (only on Dell EFamily systems in a prescribed order to platf orm Integrated Wired Network Controller Touch LCD WebCam Modules Windows... XP 32 & 64-Bit Vista 32 & 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Intel Storage: 5. Audio 6. Dell Control Point Security Driver... is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on E-Family 2nd generation...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - Control Point Security Driver pack o Installs and enables the security devices & controllers o Even if you do not install...the Control Point managers you should install the Control Point security driver as it contains needed drivers - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Intel Chipset - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the network controller - Free Fall Sensor...
... o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - Control Point Security Driver pack o Installs and enables the security devices & controllers o Even if you do not install...the Control Point managers you should install the Control Point security driver as it contains needed drivers - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Intel Chipset - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the network controller - Free Fall Sensor...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... driver pack) - Latitude On / Precision On - Touch Screen Digitizer - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP - Reader, Flash, and ARM o Communication solution that is not desired and under Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell...
... driver pack) - Latitude On / Precision On - Touch Screen Digitizer - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP - Reader, Flash, and ARM o Communication solution that is not desired and under Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...; When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the instructions provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the...
...; When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the instructions provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...Point System Manager XML file (applies to Table B1 under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - This component is applicable to Vista 32 & 64-Bit only, and is a Dell developed modular application providing a complete set of power management configuring ... devices to function and interface on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under "Control Point" section - For Ambient Light Sensor (ALS), install the Dell Ambient Light Sensor Utility component of the two options: Dell Confidential Dell Control Point System Manager module is not...
...Point System Manager XML file (applies to Table B1 under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - This component is applicable to Vista 32 & 64-Bit only, and is a Dell developed modular application providing a complete set of power management configuring ... devices to function and interface on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under "Control Point" section - For Ambient Light Sensor (ALS), install the Dell Ambient Light Sensor Utility component of the two options: Dell Confidential Dell Control Point System Manager module is not...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...Manager E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 DCP CM 1.1 DCP CM 1.2 DCP CM 1.3 DCP CM 1.4 WLAN + WiMAX WPAN Dell Wireless 1397 Dell Wireless 1510 Dell Wireless 1520 Dell Wireless 1501 Intel 5300 Intel 5100 Intel 5150... notebook computer. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit, Windows Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Windows 7 32 & 64Bit Operating Systems do not provide native device driver support for WiMAX controllers featured in Dell E-Family systems. To obtain WiMAX functionality, install the WiMAX software...
...Manager E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 DCP CM 1.1 DCP CM 1.2 DCP CM 1.3 DCP CM 1.4 WLAN + WiMAX WPAN Dell Wireless 1397 Dell Wireless 1510 Dell Wireless 1520 Dell Wireless 1501 Intel 5300 Intel 5100 Intel 5150... notebook computer. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit, Windows Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Windows 7 32 & 64Bit Operating Systems do not provide native device driver support for WiMAX controllers featured in Dell E-Family systems. To obtain WiMAX functionality, install the WiMAX software...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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..., install webcam software available from Windowsupdate.Microsoft.com Dell Confidential Install the following driver provided by Dell for Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64 Bit only: o Creative Labs Integrated Webcam driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in system digital camera...
..., install webcam software available from Windowsupdate.Microsoft.com Dell Confidential Install the following driver provided by Dell for Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64 Bit only: o Creative Labs Integrated Webcam driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in system digital camera...
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... E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - 2.6.25 Latitude ON / Precision ON - Flash module is installed • Install the "Latitude ON Flash" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section • Latitude ON Reader / Precision ON...
... E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - 2.6.25 Latitude ON / Precision ON - Flash module is installed • Install the "Latitude ON Flash" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section • Latitude ON Reader / Precision ON...
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...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 View battery health info. v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED ...Displays (17" only) settings (certain panels only) Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? 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...
...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 View battery health info. v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED ...Displays (17" only) settings (certain panels only) Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? 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...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... v1.0 information Ability to locally backup and restore v1.4 credentials in ControlVault DCP does not interact with Windows Vista (driver included) or third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO No No No No No No No Yes - No Yes -...software Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but No DCP App? with 3rd party software Yes - Yes - with 3rd party software No Yes Dell Confidential with 3rd party software Yes - with third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no M'09, ...
... v1.0 information Ability to locally backup and restore v1.4 credentials in ControlVault DCP does not interact with Windows Vista (driver included) or third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO No No No No No No No Yes - No Yes -...software Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but No DCP App? with 3rd party software Yes - Yes - with 3rd party software No Yes Dell Confidential with 3rd party software Yes - with third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no M'09, ...
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...Win 7, with WLAN Yes Yes, with Intel Proset AutoConfig, but in box driver has not been Dell validated Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes No Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless WZC/WLAN AutoConfig for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes ..., with WLAN AutoConfig, but No DCP App? Control Point Connection Manager Features - Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? No for XP Yes for Vista & Win 7, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client VPN Enforcement v1.0 Yes Utility 9DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) No No, for XP ...
...Win 7, with WLAN Yes Yes, with Intel Proset AutoConfig, but in box driver has not been Dell validated Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes No Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless WZC/WLAN AutoConfig for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes ..., with WLAN AutoConfig, but No DCP App? Control Point Connection Manager Features - Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? No for XP Yes for Vista & Win 7, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client VPN Enforcement v1.0 Yes Utility 9DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) No No, for XP ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 57...
... Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 57...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... If you experience a problem with your computer. 42 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the ... detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In...
... If you experience a problem with your computer. 42 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the ... detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on your computer... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your...
..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on your computer... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... down the list to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 52). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...8594; Device Manager. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,...
... down the list to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 52). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...8594; Device Manager. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... state that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer...
... state that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device...
... computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that System Restore makes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your... operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your hard drive ...
...you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that System Restore makes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your... operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your hard drive ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... installation, back up all data files on page 54. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If...
... installation, back up all data files on page 54. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If...