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... also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential This document is to detail the required steps for reimaging Dell E-Family notebooks with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 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-To" guide applies to enable the new technologies...
... also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential This document is to detail the required steps for reimaging Dell E-Family notebooks with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 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-To" guide applies to enable the new technologies...
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... a new software stack, drivers, and / or applications. Intel RAID Functionality - Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom) - Bluetooth / UWB - USB 3.0 (Only M6500) - Free Fall Sensor on E-Family (all generations): - Reader, Flash, and ARM Dell Confidential Wireless WAN - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Core i5 & i7 - Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) - HDMI Audio - Touch Screen Digitizer (Only E6400 ATG / E6410 ATG) - E-Family 2nd generation - Display Port - Dell Control Point o System Manager o Connection Manager - eSATA...
... a new software stack, drivers, and / or applications. Intel RAID Functionality - Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom) - Bluetooth / UWB - USB 3.0 (Only M6500) - Free Fall Sensor on E-Family (all generations): - Reader, Flash, and ARM Dell Confidential Wireless WAN - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Core i5 & i7 - Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) - HDMI Audio - Touch Screen Digitizer (Only E6400 ATG / E6410 ATG) - E-Family 2nd generation - Display Port - Dell Control Point o System Manager o Connection Manager - eSATA...
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... Boost - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - USB 3.0 - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Reader and Flash - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Multi-touch Touchpad - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for...
... Boost - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - USB 3.0 - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Reader and Flash - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Multi-touch Touchpad - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for...
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... Sensor 15. Touch Screen Digitizer 19. Webcam driver - DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Actual system configurations may vary 2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview Hardware Order Of Installation Software Hardware Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Dell Desktop System Software 3. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) 13. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence The list below is...
... Sensor 15. Touch Screen Digitizer 19. Webcam driver - DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Actual system configurations may vary 2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview Hardware Order Of Installation Software Hardware Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Dell Desktop System Software 3. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) 13. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence The list below is...
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... support - Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based power management mechanism for management access to Processor or graphics turbo Processor - Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Free Fall Sensor - Audio - Enables and enhances the Wireless LAN network adapter o Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enhances the pointing device features - Helps Windows control system board...
... support - Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based power management mechanism for management access to Processor or graphics turbo Processor - Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Free Fall Sensor - Audio - Enables and enhances the Wireless LAN network adapter o Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enhances the pointing device features - Helps Windows control system board...
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... is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery life. This is configured to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). RAID allows data backup and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to Operating System...
... is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery life. This is configured to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). RAID allows data backup and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to Operating System...
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... initial Operating System installation stages. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is only available from Dell - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order For best results, Dell recommends installing drivers / applications in the following driver provided by Dell: • R5C8xx Ricoh driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support...
... initial Operating System installation stages. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is only available from Dell - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order For best results, Dell recommends installing drivers / applications in the following driver provided by Dell: • R5C8xx Ricoh driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support...
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... is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - This applies to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is extracted and stored on the root of Windows Setup, press to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers • When prompted, insert the floppy disk...
... is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - This applies to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is extracted and stored on the root of Windows Setup, press to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers • When prompted, insert the floppy disk...
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... 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for optimum graphics performance, Dell recommends installing the Dell graphics driver applicable to their system available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Video" section - Please refer to installing the graphics driver. The following driver provided by Dell. Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Audio driver recommended by Dell: • Dual-Core Turbo...
... 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for optimum graphics performance, Dell recommends installing the Dell graphics driver applicable to their system available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Video" section - Please refer to installing the graphics driver. The following driver provided by Dell. Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Audio driver recommended by Dell: • Dual-Core Turbo...
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... these security devices to operate correctly - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.8 Integrated Wired Network Controller (Ethernet) - Install the following Security devices: o Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage driver Update (for network connectivity: • Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network device is...
... these security devices to operate correctly - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.8 Integrated Wired Network Controller (Ethernet) - Install the following Security devices: o Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage driver Update (for network connectivity: • Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network device is...
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...power management configuring and alerting capabilities: o Battery Status o Power Scheme and Sleep Mode o Display and Devices o Keyboard Backlighting and Hotkeys Customization o Extended Battery Life / All Day Battery Life - This component is a Dell developed modular application providing provides access to function and interface on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software stack can obtain ALS feature by Dell in case Control Point System Manager is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell...
...power management configuring and alerting capabilities: o Battery Status o Power Scheme and Sleep Mode o Display and Devices o Keyboard Backlighting and Hotkeys Customization o Extended Battery Life / All Day Battery Life - This component is a Dell developed modular application providing provides access to function and interface on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software stack can obtain ALS feature by Dell in case Control Point System Manager is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell...
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...(R) WiFi Link 6250 o Dell Wireless WLAN 1397 Half MiniCard (4312bg) o Dell Wireless WLAN 1510 Half MiniCard (4322) o Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard o Dell Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card (4313bgn) Dell Confidential The Control Point Connection Manager Application is offered to E-Family Customers through Dell's support website o Third party security software specific to Table B3 under Appendix-B for WLAN controllers featured in Dell E-Family systems. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the Wireless LAN device driver applicable...
...(R) WiFi Link 6250 o Dell Wireless WLAN 1397 Half MiniCard (4312bg) o Dell Wireless WLAN 1510 Half MiniCard (4322) o Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard o Dell Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card (4313bgn) Dell Confidential The Control Point Connection Manager Application is offered to E-Family Customers through Dell's support website o Third party security software specific to Table B3 under Appendix-B for WLAN controllers featured in Dell E-Family systems. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the Wireless LAN device driver applicable...
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... control (M6400 & M6500) - The Microsoft native OS mouse driver only provides basic point and click functionality. No advanced features are found under the "Input Device Drivers" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell Confidential Dell recommends installing the appropriate Dell Touchpad driver for the system - Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell...
... control (M6400 & M6500) - The Microsoft native OS mouse driver only provides basic point and click functionality. No advanced features are found under the "Input Device Drivers" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell Confidential Dell recommends installing the appropriate Dell Touchpad driver for the system - Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell...
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... driver. Install the NEC USB 3.0 driver available on a network o Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures o Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software up to installing the AMT drivers: o Intel Mobile Chipset driver o Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network Device o Intel Wireless WLAN driver for WLAN AMT manageability via Intel WLAN adapter - Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked computers to vPro Configurations) - The AMT drivers are being installed...
... driver. Install the NEC USB 3.0 driver available on a network o Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures o Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software up to installing the AMT drivers: o Intel Mobile Chipset driver o Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network Device o Intel Wireless WLAN driver for WLAN AMT manageability via Intel WLAN adapter - Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked computers to vPro Configurations) - The AMT drivers are being installed...
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... Device Drivers" section o For video capturing / streaming features, 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 "Control Point" section 2.6.24 Windows Update - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.21 Touch Screen Digitizer (E6400 ATG & E6410 ATG systems only) - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the...
... Device Drivers" section o For video capturing / streaming features, 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 "Control Point" section 2.6.24 Windows Update - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.21 Touch Screen Digitizer (E6400 ATG & E6410 ATG systems only) - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the...
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... Service" 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 Reader • Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude ON - Flash module is already installed • Latitude ON Flash / Precision ON Flash - In order to enable...
... Service" 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 Reader • Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude ON - Flash module is already installed • Latitude ON Flash / Precision ON Flash - In order to enable...
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... Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for your system. a. a. a. No, the wireless adapter only supports one of your operating system necessary for the correct operation of them being active at the same time? After installing the drivers and you have this USH yellow bang in device manager, you need to install the ST...
... Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for your system. a. a. a. No, the wireless adapter only supports one of your operating system necessary for the correct operation of them being active at the same time? After installing the drivers and you have this USH yellow bang in device manager, you need to install the ST...
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... / USB combo port. It can use the scheduling option to manage systems on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. The tool is designed to allow users to specify their system up to six times faster than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 o Robust and user friendly external connection o High performance, cost effective expansion storage o Up to -date with either an eSATA device or a USB device. A few of the key...
... / USB combo port. It can use the scheduling option to manage systems on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. The tool is designed to allow users to specify their system up to six times faster than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 o Robust and user friendly external connection o High performance, cost effective expansion storage o Up to -date with either an eSATA device or a USB device. A few of the key...
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... DCP Installed? Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings Function Keys Hot Key customizaton Keyboard backlighting Brightness ALS Feature DCP SM Release Version user profiles v1.0 View battery manufacturer info. Discreet Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen v1.2 v1.2 v1.2 v1.0 v1.2.01 Provides system level controls for NTSC, "Color Space" Panel Settings for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode v1.3 Inactivate display and system timeouts when v1.0 activating an external display using...
... DCP Installed? Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings Function Keys Hot Key customizaton Keyboard backlighting Brightness ALS Feature DCP SM Release Version user profiles v1.0 View battery manufacturer info. Discreet Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen v1.2 v1.2 v1.2 v1.0 v1.2.01 Provides system level controls for NTSC, "Color Space" Panel Settings for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode v1.3 Inactivate display and system timeouts when v1.0 activating an external display using...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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1 display latch 3 camera LED light (optional) 5 microphone 7 display 9 Precision ON button 11 USB 2.0 13 VGA connector 15 network connector 17 wireless switch 19 keyboard 21 touchpad buttons (3) 23 track stick buttons (3) 25 device status lights Back View 2 microphone 4 camera (optional) 6 display latch 8 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 power button 12 USB/eSATA connector 14 DisplayPort 16 ExpressCard slot 18 contactless smart card (optional) 20 display latch release button 22 touchpad/jog shuttle 24 track stick 26 keyboard status lights 13 12 11 9 10 21 65 43 87
1 display latch 3 camera LED light (optional) 5 microphone 7 display 9 Precision ON button 11 USB 2.0 13 VGA connector 15 network connector 17 wireless switch 19 keyboard 21 touchpad buttons (3) 23 track stick buttons (3) 25 device status lights Back View 2 microphone 4 camera (optional) 6 display latch 8 fingerprint reader (optional) 10 power button 12 USB/eSATA connector 14 DisplayPort 16 ExpressCard slot 18 contactless smart card (optional) 20 display latch release button 22 touchpad/jog shuttle 24 track stick 26 keyboard status lights 13 12 11 9 10 21 65 43 87
