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... & Image Impact...5 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities...7 2.4 Installation Sequence...8 2.5 BIOS...11 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications, Installation Order 13 Appendix - B, Tables...28 - Control Point Security Manager Features - Control Point Connection Manager Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1 28 - A, FAQs...
... & Image Impact...5 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities...7 2.4 Installation Sequence...8 2.5 BIOS...11 2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications, Installation Order 13 Appendix - B, Tables...28 - Control Point Security Manager Features - Control Point Connection Manager Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1 28 - A, FAQs...
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...validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Dell does not recommend starting from an image built for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes... E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 - M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 1 Overview The purpose of Dell E-Family products. ...
...validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Dell does not recommend starting from an image built for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes... E-Family systems: Dell Latitude 1st generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 - M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 1 Overview The purpose of Dell E-Family products. ...
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New BIOS architecture - DDR3 Memory - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - E-Family Reimage "... Sensor on the motherboard - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Intel Turbo Boost - Multi-touch Touchpad...
New BIOS architecture - DDR3 Memory - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Reader and Flash - E-Family Reimage "... Sensor on the motherboard - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Intel Turbo Boost - Multi-touch Touchpad...
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Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads -
Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads -
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... 15. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Dell Desktop System Software 3. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. USB 3.0 18. Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point - Audio 6. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter ...- Graphics 7. DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Touch Screen Digitizer 19. E-Family 2nd generation System BIOS Firmware Operating System Device Drivers / FWs System BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance.
... 15. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Dell Desktop System Software 3. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. USB 3.0 18. Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point - Audio 6. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter ...- Graphics 7. DCP • System Manager • Connection Manager - Touch Screen Digitizer 19. E-Family 2nd generation System BIOS Firmware Operating System Device Drivers / FWs System BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance.
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E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the audio controller - Enables and enhances the network controller - Networking & Communication ...and i7processors o Intelligent power sharing across cores o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Audio - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes video performance o ...
E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the audio controller - Enables and enhances the network controller - Networking & Communication ...and i7processors o Intelligent power sharing across cores o Budgets power limits available to client systems (independent of critical Microsoft QFEs updates - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Audio - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes video performance o ...
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...RAID-1). This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings are selected, Intel's Matrix Storage Manager / Intel ...This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This is configured to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support IRRT (Intel's Rapid Recovery Technology...
...RAID-1). This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings are selected, Intel's Matrix Storage Manager / Intel ...This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This is configured to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support IRRT (Intel's Rapid Recovery Technology...
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...TPM is to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn the TPM during POST so that it ...can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM Dell Confidential The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to be...
...TPM is to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn the TPM during POST so that it ...can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM Dell Confidential The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to be...
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... to either AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID, install the Dell IMSM / IRST driver and application available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "SATA Drivers" section Dell Confidential Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - These are configured in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On...
... to either AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID, install the Dell IMSM / IRST driver and application available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "SATA Drivers" section Dell Confidential Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - These are configured in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On...
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...disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is extracted and stored on the root of items. You will need Floppy Disk Drive and a diskette for E-Family 1st generation only, the ... For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM / ...
...disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is extracted and stored on the root of items. You will need Floppy Disk Drive and a diskette for E-Family 1st generation only, the ... For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM / ...
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... Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Latitude ON / Precision ON driver and application - The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude ON - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG...
... Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Latitude ON / Precision ON driver and application - The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude ON - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG...
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...v1.0 View battery manufacturer info. UMA Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen Privacy Screen - v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Desktops presence (PWS only) Reporting of SMART Alerts log information at OS...screen pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS 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 B, Tables - v1.0 battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management ...
...v1.0 View battery manufacturer info. UMA Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen Privacy Screen - v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Desktops presence (PWS only) Reporting of SMART Alerts log information at OS...screen pop-up display Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A No Yes N/A Through BIOS 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 B, Tables - v1.0 battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management ...
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... Yes No Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless WZC/WLAN AutoConfig for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes Basic Mode Only Basic Mode Only Yes Yes, in BIOS Yes, in box drivers) and WLAN AutoConfig Intel Wireless LAN 5100, 5300 v1.2 WLAN WWAN ...Monitors v1.0 WiFi - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - for Vista & Win 7 ( with in BIOS Yes, wth Intel PROSet or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, except CCX and TTLS Client Utility (DCU) Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client Yes No Utility (DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) Yes No No Yes No No...
... Yes No Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless WZC/WLAN AutoConfig for available Yes Clinet Utility (DCU) networks Yes Basic Mode Only Basic Mode Only Yes Yes, in BIOS Yes, in box drivers) and WLAN AutoConfig Intel Wireless LAN 5100, 5300 v1.2 WLAN WWAN ...Monitors v1.0 WiFi - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - for Vista & Win 7 ( with in BIOS Yes, wth Intel PROSet or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, except CCX and TTLS Client Utility (DCU) Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client Yes No Utility (DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel) Yes No No Yes No No...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., reinstall an additional module. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules detected installed, remove the modules,... type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Continue until you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). board failure 4 RAM Read/...
..., reinstall an additional module. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules detected installed, remove the modules,... type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Continue until you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). board failure 4 RAM Read/...
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... internal to commands from the computer. The hard drive cannot read the data. Troubleshooting 33 system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T... more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). One or more information. AUX IL IAR Y DE VI CE FAILU RE - CD D R I V E CO N TR O LL E R F A ...
... internal to commands from the computer. The hard drive cannot read the data. Troubleshooting 33 system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T... more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). One or more information. AUX IL IAR Y DE VI CE FAILU RE - CD D R I V E CO N TR O LL E R F A ...
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... setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - • A chip on page 65 for the USB device. A PARAMETER ... - • S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. NO BO OT D E V IC E AVAILA BLE - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR...
... setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - • A chip on page 65 for the USB device. A PARAMETER ... - • S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. NO BO OT D E V IC E AVAILA BLE - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR...
Service Manual
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All rights reserved. Trademarks used in the U.S. and other countries. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Base Assembly Hinge Covers Hard Drive WLAN...-11 Modem Connector System Board Assembly I/O Card DC Power Cable Battery Latch Assembly Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE:...
All rights reserved. Trademarks used in the U.S. and other countries. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Base Assembly Hinge Covers Hard Drive WLAN...-11 Modem Connector System Board Assembly I/O Card DC Power Cable Battery Latch Assembly Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE:...
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Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Replace the card from the WWAN/FCM card slot, if applicable (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. NOTE: If you must enter the ...system setup program to Contents Page Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing a WWAN Card or Replacing ...
Otherwise, you use a BIOS update program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Replace the card from the WWAN/FCM card slot, if applicable (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. NOTE: If you must enter the ...system setup program to Contents Page Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing a WWAN Card or Replacing ...
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...position. Shut down your computer. Hold a card by its pins. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your ...may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential ...
...position. Shut down your computer. Hold a card by its pins. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your ...may require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential ...
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... and then click OK. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash... the BIOS from the hard drive. If you do so may cause ...
... and then click OK. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash... the BIOS from the hard drive. If you do so may cause ...