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.... touchpad 17. keyboard 20. M4700 - microphones (2) (optional) 3. camera (optional) 4. speakers (2) 7. hard drive 12. volume control buttons (3) Regulatory Model: P21F, P22F Regulatory Type: P21F001, P22F001 2012 - 06 Front and Back View Figure 1. DisplayPort connector 9. track-stick buttons (3) 18. Front View 1. display 6. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. camera LED (optional) 5. power button 8. wireless switch 14. track stick 19. device status lights 21. USB 3.0 connector 10. touchpad buttons (3) 16. Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M4700/M6700 Setup...
.... touchpad 17. keyboard 20. M4700 - microphones (2) (optional) 3. camera (optional) 4. speakers (2) 7. hard drive 12. volume control buttons (3) Regulatory Model: P21F, P22F Regulatory Type: P21F001, P22F001 2012 - 06 Front and Back View Figure 1. DisplayPort connector 9. track-stick buttons (3) 18. Front View 1. display 6. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. camera LED (optional) 5. power button 8. wireless switch 14. track stick 19. device status lights 21. USB 3.0 connector 10. touchpad buttons (3) 16. Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M4700/M6700 Setup...
User Manual
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HDD eject latch 3. display latches (2) 2. camera (optional) 4. display 6. USB 3.0 connector 10. dock I/O port M6700 - microphones (2) (optional) 3. hard drive 12. touchpad 17. display-latch release button 15. touchpad buttons (3) 16. track stick 19. battery release latch 5. camera LED (optional) 5. DisplayPort connector 9. speakers (2) 7. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. keyboard 20. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. Front and Back View Figure 4. power button 8. device status lights 21. volume control buttons (3) 3 Front View 1. wireless switch ...
HDD eject latch 3. display latches (2) 2. camera (optional) 4. display 6. USB 3.0 connector 10. dock I/O port M6700 - microphones (2) (optional) 3. hard drive 12. touchpad 17. display-latch release button 15. touchpad buttons (3) 16. track stick 19. battery release latch 5. camera LED (optional) 5. DisplayPort connector 9. speakers (2) 7. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. keyboard 20. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. Front and Back View Figure 4. power button 8. device status lights 21. volume control buttons (3) 3 Front View 1. wireless switch ...
Owner's Manual
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...16 Removing the Keyboard...16 Installing the Keyboard...18 Removing the Primary Memory...19 Installing the Primary Memory...19 Removing the Secondary Memory...20 Installing the Secondary Memory...20 Removing the Optical Drive...20 Installing the Optical Drive...22 Removing the Hard Drive...22 Installing the Hard Drive...23 Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 23 Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 24 Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional 24 Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional 24 Removing the Bluetooth Module...
...16 Removing the Keyboard...16 Installing the Keyboard...18 Removing the Primary Memory...19 Installing the Primary Memory...19 Removing the Secondary Memory...20 Installing the Secondary Memory...20 Removing the Optical Drive...20 Installing the Optical Drive...22 Removing the Hard Drive...22 Installing the Hard Drive...23 Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 23 Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 24 Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional 24 Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional 24 Removing the Bluetooth Module...
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... Switch Board...40 Removing the USH Board...41 Installing the USH Board...41 Removing the Display Assembly...42 Installing the Display Assembly...45 Removing the Hinge Cover...45 Installing the Hinge Cover...46 Removing the System Board...46 Installing the System Board...49 Removing the Power-Connector Port...49 Installing the Power-Connector Port...50 Removing the Display Bezel...51 Installing the Display Bezel...52 Removing the Display Panel...52 Installing the Display Panel...55 Removing the Camera...55 Installing the Camera...55 3 System Setup...57 Boot Sequence...57 Navigation Keys...
... Switch Board...40 Removing the USH Board...41 Installing the USH Board...41 Removing the Display Assembly...42 Installing the Display Assembly...45 Removing the Hinge Cover...45 Installing the Hinge Cover...46 Removing the System Board...46 Installing the System Board...49 Removing the Power-Connector Port...49 Installing the Power-Connector Port...50 Removing the Display Bezel...51 Installing the Display Bezel...52 Removing the Display Panel...52 Installing the Display Panel...55 Removing the Camera...55 Installing the Camera...55 3 System Setup...57 Boot Sequence...57 Navigation Keys...
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... that your work surface is connected to a docking device (docked) such as authorized in reverse order. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of the computer. As you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your computer and certain components may only be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure...
... that your work surface is connected to a docking device (docked) such as authorized in reverse order. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of the computer. As you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your computer and certain components may only be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure...
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... Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer and all attached devices to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any cards, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect your computer. 9 CAUTION: To avoid...
... Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer and all attached devices to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any cards, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect your computer. 9 CAUTION: To avoid...
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... remove the antenna cables connected to the computer. 3. NOTE: The location of the WWAN card may vary from the computer. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Route through the routing channels and connect them to the WWAN card. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Slide the WWAN card in the illustrations. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 24 Insert the WLAN card in its slot...
... remove the antenna cables connected to the computer. 3. NOTE: The location of the WWAN card may vary from the computer. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Route through the routing channels and connect them to the WWAN card. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Slide the WWAN card in the illustrations. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 24 Insert the WLAN card in its slot...
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... palmrest to its original position on the computer and press on the positions indicated until it snaps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the system board: a) power button b) touchpad c) speaker d) media board e) fingerprint f) RFID 3. Remove the: 31 Install the: a) hard drive b) optical drive c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) base cover f) battery 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Installing the Palmrest 1.
... palmrest to its original position on the computer and press on the positions indicated until it snaps in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the system board: a) power button b) touchpad c) speaker d) media board e) fingerprint f) RFID 3. Remove the: 31 Install the: a) hard drive b) optical drive c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) base cover f) battery 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Installing the Palmrest 1.
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Tighten the screw to secure the camera module to the display panel. 2. Align the display panel in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in its slot on the computer. 5. Remove the: a) battery b) display bezel 3. Remove the camera module from the computer. Connect the camera cable. 4. Removing the Camera 1. Disconnect the camera cable. Place the camera module in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Connect the LVDS cable and affix the adhesive tape. 4. Follow the procedures in...
Tighten the screw to secure the camera module to the display panel. 2. Align the display panel in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in its slot on the computer. 5. Remove the: a) battery b) display bezel 3. Remove the camera module from the computer. Connect the camera cable. 4. Removing the Camera 1. Disconnect the camera cable. Place the camera module in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Connect the LVDS cable and affix the adhesive tape. 4. Follow the procedures in...
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... can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer security Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. 3 System Setup System Setup enables you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive).
... can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer security Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. 3 System Setup System Setup enables you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive).
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... to the next focus area. The options are selected. • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive • Onboard NIC You can also choose the Boot List option. Moves to set the date and time. All the below options are : 58 Table 2. Allows you to change the order in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to find...
... to the next focus area. The options are selected. • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive • Onboard NIC You can also choose the Boot List option. Moves to set the date and time. All the below options are : 58 Table 2. Allows you to change the order in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to find...
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... board devices. The options are: • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port Default Setting: both the options are enabled. Allows you to set the panel brightness when the ambient sensor is disabled by default. Description Allows you to define the USB configuration. Option USB Configuration USB PowerShare Miscellaneous Devices Table 4. The option is Off. The options are: • Enable Fixed Bay • Enable Microphone • Enable ExpressCard • Enable eSATA Ports • Enable Camera • Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection • Enable Media...
... board devices. The options are: • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port Default Setting: both the options are enabled. Allows you to set the panel brightness when the ambient sensor is disabled by default. Description Allows you to define the USB configuration. Option USB Configuration USB PowerShare Miscellaneous Devices Table 4. The option is Off. The options are: • Enable Fixed Bay • Enable Microphone • Enable ExpressCard • Enable eSATA Ports • Enable Camera • Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection • Enable Media...
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... Enable • Disable Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set , change or delete the administrator password. The options are : • Deactivate (Default Setting) • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of your password. Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support Allows you to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot process. Default Setting...
... Enable • Disable Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set , change or delete the administrator password. The options are : • Deactivate (Default Setting) • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of your password. Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support Allows you to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot process. Default Setting...
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... • Bluetooth • WLAN All options are reported when it boots. Default Setting. This option is enabled by default. • Enable Keyboard Error Detection Specifies whether the sign-on screen displays a message, that displays the keystroke sequence required to determine which wireless device can be controlled by default. • Enable Numlock Allows you to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - Option Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation Keyboard Errors POST Hotkeys Table 9. Wireless Option Wireless Switch Wireless Device Enable Description...
... • Bluetooth • WLAN All options are reported when it boots. Default Setting. This option is enabled by default. • Enable Keyboard Error Detection Specifies whether the sign-on screen displays a message, that displays the keystroke sequence required to determine which wireless device can be controlled by default. • Enable Numlock Allows you to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu. • Enable F12 Boot Option menu - Option Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation Keyboard Errors POST Hotkeys Table 9. Wireless Option Wireless Switch Wireless Device Enable Description...
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... Dell products 5. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on replacing the system board or if an update is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. This option is not already set by default. The File Download window appears. 8. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to step 5. 4. System Logs Option BIOS events Thermal Events Power Events Description Displays the system event log and allows you must enter...
... Dell products 5. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on replacing the system board or if an update is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. This option is not already set by default. The File Download window appears. 8. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to step 5. 4. System Logs Option BIOS events Thermal Events Power Events Description Displays the system event log and allows you must enter...
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... Unlocked. 3. Type the system password that Password Status is Unlocked. CAUTION: Anyone can have up to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your system password, and press or . A message prompts you to save the changes. 8. Press to re-type the setup password. 6. To enter the System Setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. The System Security screen appears. 2. If the Password Status is Locked. Password Type Setup password Description Password...
... Unlocked. 3. Type the system password that Password Status is Unlocked. CAUTION: Anyone can have up to the BIOS settings of security for the data on your system password, and press or . A message prompts you to save the changes. 8. Press to re-type the setup password. 6. To enter the System Setup, press immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. The System Security screen appears. 2. If the Password Status is Locked. Password Type Setup password Description Password...
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... error code and contact Dell. 69 The purpose of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to stop the diagnostic test. 5. Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to test only your computer. Using this program with the BIOS and is to : • Run tests automatically or in the computer. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The diagnostics starts...
... error code and contact Dell. 69 The purpose of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to stop the diagnostic test. 5. Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to test only your computer. Using this program with the BIOS and is to : • Run tests automatically or in the computer. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The diagnostics starts...
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... they can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the keyboard. The device status LEDs are detected but has encountered an error. Table 14. Off Blinking Blinking The modem is in Option ROM initialization. They are installed/detected. Solid Blinking Blinking No memory modules are used to indicate battery charge status. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on hard drive initialization OR System failed in a power management mode. LED Lights Storage LED Power LED Wireless LED Fault...
... they can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the keyboard. The device status LEDs are detected but has encountered an error. Table 14. Off Blinking Blinking The modem is in Option ROM initialization. They are installed/detected. Solid Blinking Blinking No memory modules are used to indicate battery charge status. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on hard drive initialization OR System failed in a power management mode. LED Lights Storage LED Power LED Wireless LED Fault...
Statement of Volatility
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... keyboard controller BIOS code, asset tag and BIOS passwords Panel EEDID EEPROM System BIOS Part of Non-Volatile Components on board diags), PXE diags. N14x and AMD): System Memory - DDR3 memory Four SODIMM connectors: Volatile memory in OFF state Yes NOTE: See state definitions later in embedded controller MEC5055 192 KB of embedded Flash No memory for basic boot operation, PSA (on System Board Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible...
... keyboard controller BIOS code, asset tag and BIOS passwords Panel EEDID EEPROM System BIOS Part of Non-Volatile Components on board diags), PXE diags. N14x and AMD): System Memory - DDR3 memory Four SODIMM connectors: Volatile memory in OFF state Yes NOTE: See state definitions later in embedded controller MEC5055 192 KB of embedded Flash No memory for basic boot operation, PSA (on System Board Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible...
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... On GFx cards (nVidia N14x and AMD): Non Volatile memory, 64 No Bytes. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - various sizes in off state. CD- Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system configuration and time...
... On GFx cards (nVidia N14x and AMD): Non Volatile memory, 64 No Bytes. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - various sizes in off state. CD- Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system configuration and time...
