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.... Change the Operating System to your system. NOTE: Dell recommends restarting your system to locate Drivers & Downloads page on the Dell Support Website. Dell XPS Ultrabook Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Auto InstallationApplication Dell highly recommends Dell Command | Update application (DCU) to automate the installation of BIOS, firmware, driver and critical updates specific to view all...
.... Change the Operating System to your system. NOTE: Dell recommends restarting your system to locate Drivers & Downloads page on the Dell Support Website. Dell XPS Ultrabook Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Auto InstallationApplication Dell highly recommends Dell Command | Update application (DCU) to automate the installation of BIOS, firmware, driver and critical updates specific to view all...
Re-image Guide
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... / Parallel Port Driver Dell Command | Power Manager (DCPM) Dell Command | Update (DCU) Dell Command | Configure (DCC) Dell Command | Integration Suite (DCIS) Dell Command | Intel vPro (DCIV) (Aurora) Dell Command | Monitor (DCM) DELL Data Protection | Encrytion Category Mobile XPS 9560 BIOS BIOS All config. Driver Synaptics... USB Audio Driver for storage encrytion and PBA features required Chipset All config. Dell XPS Ultrabook Reimage "How-To" Guide Title DELL System BIOS Intel Chipset Device Software Driver Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Driver Intel HID...
... / Parallel Port Driver Dell Command | Power Manager (DCPM) Dell Command | Update (DCU) Dell Command | Configure (DCC) Dell Command | Integration Suite (DCIS) Dell Command | Intel vPro (DCIV) (Aurora) Dell Command | Monitor (DCM) DELL Data Protection | Encrytion Category Mobile XPS 9560 BIOS BIOS All config. Driver Synaptics... USB Audio Driver for storage encrytion and PBA features required Chipset All config. Dell XPS Ultrabook Reimage "How-To" Guide Title DELL System BIOS Intel Chipset Device Software Driver Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Driver Intel HID...
XPS 15 Service Manual
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System setup 100 Boot Sequence 100 Navigation keys 100 BIOS overview 101 Entering BIOS setup program 101 System setup options 102 System and setup password 110 Assigning a system password and setup password 110 Deleting or changing an existing ...and or setup password....... 111 Clearing forgotten passwords 112 Clearing CMOS settings 112 Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset 112 Flashing BIOS (USB key 112 Troubleshooting 113 Flashing the BIOS 113 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 113 Running the ePSA diagnostics 114 Diagnostics 114 Flea power release 116 Wi-Fi...
System setup 100 Boot Sequence 100 Navigation keys 100 BIOS overview 101 Entering BIOS setup program 101 System setup options 102 System and setup password 110 Assigning a system password and setup password 110 Deleting or changing an existing ...and or setup password....... 111 Clearing forgotten passwords 112 Clearing CMOS settings 112 Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset 112 Flashing BIOS (USB key 112 Troubleshooting 113 Flashing the BIOS 113 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 113 Running the ePSA diagnostics 114 Diagnostics 114 Flea power release 116 Wi-Fi...
XPS 15 Service Manual
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... again after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Prerequisites NOTE: Remove the SD card before removing the system board to avoid damage to the SD... removes any changes you have made to step 4 in the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the...
... again after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Prerequisites NOTE: Remove the SD card before removing the system board to avoid damage to the SD... removes any changes you have made to step 4 in the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the...
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... inside your computer. The circuitry on the sides is delicate and can be easily damaged if the system board is stored in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is held in any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any other way. 1 Align ...
... inside your computer. The circuitry on the sides is delicate and can be easily damaged if the system board is stored in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is held in any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any other way. 1 Align ...
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CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to step 4 in "Removing the hard drive". 5 Remove the solid-state drive (...and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 3...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to step 4 in "Removing the hard drive". 5 Remove the solid-state drive (...and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 3...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
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... password, type of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the main screen ...of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices. Moves to the previous field. Certain changes can make your computer. 101 Entering BIOS setup program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. Keys Up arrow Down arrow Enter Spacebar Tab Navigation Moves to the...
... password, type of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the main screen ...of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices. Moves to the previous field. Certain changes can make your computer. 101 Entering BIOS setup program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. Keys Up arrow Down arrow Enter Spacebar Tab Navigation Moves to the...
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...Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer. System setup options-System information menu General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for the F2 prompt to wait until you ...press F2 before the F2 prompt, this section may or may not be displayed. Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL...
...Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer. System setup options-System information menu General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for the F2 prompt to wait until you ...press F2 before the F2 prompt, this section may or may not be displayed. Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL...
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... minimum processor clock speed. Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 Cache size. Video BIOS Version Displays the video BIOS version. Video Memory Displays the video memory. Panel Type Displays the display panel type. Bluetooth Device Displays the Bluetooth device. Boot Sequence 103...
... minimum processor clock speed. Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 Cache size. Video BIOS Version Displays the video BIOS version. Video Memory Displays the video memory. Panel Type Displays the display panel type. Bluetooth Device Displays the Bluetooth device. Boot Sequence 103...
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...system. OROM Keyboard Access Enable or disable access to prevent users from entering the BIOS setup when an administrator password is set . Computrace(R) Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. Master Password Lockout Enable or disable master password support.... Setup Lockout Enable to Option ROM (OROM) configuration screens during a system restart. UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. CPU XD Support Enable or disable the execute disable mode of the optional Computrace service....
...system. OROM Keyboard Access Enable or disable access to prevent users from entering the BIOS setup when an administrator password is set . Computrace(R) Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the processor. Master Password Lockout Enable or disable master password support.... Setup Lockout Enable to Option ROM (OROM) configuration screens during a system restart. UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. CPU XD Support Enable or disable the execute disable mode of the optional Computrace service....
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...function (fn) lock mode. Enable to a specified work period. System setup options-Manageability MEBx Hotkey Enable or disable the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel MEBX) hot key when the system boots. 108 Default: Adaptive. Enable from the beginning of the day to set the... Primary Battery Charge Configuration POST Behavior Adapter Warnings Keypad (Embedded) Num lock Enable Fn Key Emulation Fn Lock Options Fast-boot Extend BIOS POST Time Full Screen logo Warnings and Errors Enable or disable the sleep state. Enable or disable the function (fn) key emulation...
...function (fn) lock mode. Enable to a specified work period. System setup options-Manageability MEBx Hotkey Enable or disable the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel MEBX) hot key when the system boots. 108 Default: Adaptive. Enable from the beginning of the day to set the... Primary Battery Charge Configuration POST Behavior Adapter Warnings Keypad (Embedded) Num lock Enable Fn Key Emulation Fn Lock Options Fast-boot Extend BIOS POST Time Full Screen logo Warnings and Errors Enable or disable the sleep state. Enable or disable the function (fn) key emulation...
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... Technology. Table 11. Table 13. Asset Tag Create a system asset tag. BIOS Recovery Enable to previous revisions. System setup options-System Logs menu System Logs BIOS Events Display BIOS-related events in system logs. Power Events Display power-related events in system logs... whether a Virtual Machine Monitor can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the wireless switch. BIOS Downgrade Control flashing of the system firmware to recover corrupted BIOS using a recovery file on the primary hard drive or from all internal storage devices. System...
... Technology. Table 11. Table 13. Asset Tag Create a system asset tag. BIOS Recovery Enable to previous revisions. System setup options-System Logs menu System Logs BIOS Events Display BIOS-related events in system logs. Power Events Display power-related events in system logs... whether a Virtual Machine Monitor can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the wireless switch. BIOS Downgrade Control flashing of the system firmware to recover corrupted BIOS using a recovery file on the primary hard drive or from all internal storage devices. System...
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...secure your system. The Security screen is disabled. System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to the BIOS settings of certain system errors. Assigning a system password and setup password You can access the data stored on your computer. CAUTION: The ... Table 14. NOTE: System and setup password feature is displayed. 110 SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for the Dell OS Recovery tool. Password that you must enter to your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can assign a new System Password only when the status...
...secure your system. The Security screen is disabled. System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to the BIOS settings of certain system errors. Assigning a system password and setup password You can access the data stored on your computer. CAUTION: The ... Table 14. NOTE: System and setup password feature is displayed. 110 SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for the Dell OS Recovery tool. Password that you must enter to your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can assign a new System Password only when the status...
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... new password field. A password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. - To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. 2 Select System Password and create a password in the System Setup) before attempting to assign the...
... new password field. A password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. - To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. 2 Select System Password and create a password in the System Setup) before attempting to assign the...
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... key) 1 Follow the procedure from the One Time Boot Menu. 7 Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter. 8 The BIOS Update Utility appears. For more information see www.dell.com/ contactdell. Clearing CMOS settings 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery...to force Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset. Clearing forgotten passwords Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see the knowledge base article SLN143196 at www.dell.com/support. 3 Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive. 4 Connect the bootable ...
... key) 1 Follow the procedure from the One Time Boot Menu. 7 Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter. 8 The BIOS Update Utility appears. For more information see www.dell.com/ contactdell. Clearing CMOS settings 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery...to force Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset. Clearing forgotten passwords Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see the knowledge base article SLN143196 at www.dell.com/support. 3 Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive. 4 Connect the bootable ...
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... file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you replace the system board. The ePSA ...is embedded with other computers may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you to: • Run...
... file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you replace the system board. The ePSA ...is embedded with other computers may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you to: • Run...
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...different light patterns and what they indicate. Diagnostics Light Pattern 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 Problem description CPU failure System board: BIOS and ROM failure No memory or RAM detected Memory or RAM failure Invalid memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure... with beep codes indicating failures. The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with the computer. Camera is detected. Table 15. Caps Lock enabled. 115 This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off . Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether ...
...different light patterns and what they indicate. Diagnostics Light Pattern 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 Problem description CPU failure System board: BIOS and ROM failure No memory or RAM detected Memory or RAM failure Invalid memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure... with beep codes indicating failures. The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with the computer. Camera is detected. Table 15. Caps Lock enabled. 115 This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off . Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether ...
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... not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your country. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. • Factory and system restore • BIOS information • Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View Products. • Enter...
... not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your country. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. • Factory and system restore • BIOS information • Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View Products. • Enter...
XPS 15 Setup and Specifications
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These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. Keyboard shortcuts • Still image: 0.90 megapixel • Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum) 74 degrees Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing ...
These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. Keyboard shortcuts • Still image: 0.90 megapixel • Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum) 74 degrees Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing ...