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... also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential 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 Generation E6410 E6410 ATG ... systems in 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 ...
... also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential 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 Generation E6410 E6410 ATG ... systems in 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 ...
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E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell E-Family notebook computers: • Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit • Vista 32 & 64-Bit • Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit Dell Confidential
E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell E-Family notebook computers: • Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit • Vista 32 & 64-Bit • Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit Dell Confidential
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Intel Storage: 5. 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. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (...Application 9. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. Modem 16. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Audio 6. Touch Screen Digitizer 19. Graphics 7. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence...
Intel Storage: 5. 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. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (...Application 9. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer 14. Modem 16. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Audio 6. Touch Screen Digitizer 19. Graphics 7. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence...
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...Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Modem - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Intel ... Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - BIOS - Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - E-Family 2nd generation - Enables and enhances...
...Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Modem - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Intel ... Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - BIOS - Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - E-Family 2nd generation - Enables and enhances...
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... Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Webcam driver - E-Family 1st generation o Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack) - Ambient Light Sensor • Requires Dell DCP-... quick access to business critical data - Touch Screen Digitizer - Control Vault Firmware Update 2.4.2.2 Applications: - Latitude On / Precision On - USB 3.0 - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version ...
... Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Webcam driver - E-Family 1st generation o Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack) - Ambient Light Sensor • Requires Dell DCP-... quick access to business critical data - Touch Screen Digitizer - Control Vault Firmware Update 2.4.2.2 Applications: - Latitude On / Precision On - USB 3.0 - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version ...
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... "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is extracted and stored on the root of Windows Setup, press to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section - Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft...
... "Intel(R) ICH8ME/ICH9M-eSATA RAID Controller" if in the BIOS is extracted and stored on the root of Windows Setup, press to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section - Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft...
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...Manage Logins and Passwords o Manage Data Protection - Not required for DCP System Manager features - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - Dell Control Point System Manager module is available on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software... 64-Bit Note: Customers can be obtained through one of the two options: Dell Confidential This component is applicable to function and interface on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager -
...Manage Logins and Passwords o Manage Data Protection - Not required for DCP System Manager features - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - Dell Control Point System Manager module is available on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software... 64-Bit Note: Customers can be obtained through one of the two options: Dell Confidential This component is applicable to function and interface on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager -
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If Control Point Dell Confidential 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 the notebook computer. Customers choosing to the WiMAX device installed in Dell E-Family systems. ... 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 ...
If Control Point Dell Confidential 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 the notebook computer. Customers choosing to the WiMAX device installed in Dell E-Family systems. ... 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 ...
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... 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 - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in...
... 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 - The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in...
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..." 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 Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400...
..." 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 Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400...
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...OS presence (PWS only) Reporting of Feature when DCP Installed? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? v1.0 battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery... 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 - Discreet Graphics Fn+E to toggle display by v1.0 default). Keyboard backlighting options (to be able to set to enable/disable Privacy...
...OS presence (PWS only) Reporting of Feature when DCP Installed? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? v1.0 battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery... 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 - Discreet Graphics Fn+E to toggle display by v1.0 default). Keyboard backlighting options (to be able to set to enable/disable Privacy...
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...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - with 3rd party software No Yes Dell Confidential with 3rd party software, does not include PBA No Yes - USH platforms only Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? with 3rd party software Yes - with third party software, ...including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO Yes - Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but No DCP App? E-Family Reimage...
...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - with 3rd party software No Yes Dell Confidential with 3rd party software, does not include PBA No Yes - USH platforms only Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? with 3rd party software Yes - with third party software, ...including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO Yes - Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when Dell provides drivers/middleware, but No DCP App? E-Family Reimage...
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...HSPA (Ericson) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Location Profiles v1.0 Yes Yes, limited attributes through Vista and N/A Windows 7 (Network and Sharing Center) Location Profiles Radio Management connection/device/status Information Import/Export Profiles v1.0 Profile Management Wizard v1.0 Airplane...Status Logs v1.0 Diagnostics Connection base/ Hardware v1.0 based Troubleshooting FAQ's/Web links v1.0 SSO Pre-logon (Windows XP only) v1.0 Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, limited to WiFi profiles (netsh) Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or...
...HSPA (Ericson) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Location Profiles v1.0 Yes Yes, limited attributes through Vista and N/A Windows 7 (Network and Sharing Center) Location Profiles Radio Management connection/device/status Information Import/Export Profiles v1.0 Profile Management Wizard v1.0 Airplane...Status Logs v1.0 Diagnostics Connection base/ Hardware v1.0 based Troubleshooting FAQ's/Web links v1.0 SSO Pre-logon (Windows XP only) v1.0 Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, limited to WiFi profiles (netsh) Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or...
Replacing the System Board
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...countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, Dell Precision, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For 32-bit Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows XP® operating systems, download the CVFIPS201_Enable.exe utility. • For 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows XP...Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 compliance affects Latitude E4300, E6400, E6500, M2400, M4400 and M6400. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in the Americas region and require...
...countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, Dell Precision, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For 32-bit Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows XP® operating systems, download the CVFIPS201_Enable.exe utility. • For 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows XP...Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 compliance affects Latitude E4300, E6400, E6500, M2400, M4400 and M6400. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in the Americas region and require...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Dell, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, Dell MediaDirect, DellConnect, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Trademarks used by Macrovision Corporation, and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows... trademark of certain U.S. Information in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is used in this document to either the entities ...
...Dell, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, Dell MediaDirect, DellConnect, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Trademarks used by Macrovision Corporation, and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows... trademark of certain U.S. Information in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is used in this document to either the entities ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
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... 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 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60...
... 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 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60...
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...connect to the Internet, you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you need a modem or network connection ...any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet wizard through the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu Help and Support feature. If you are using a dial-up my connection manually. •... If you do not have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet...
...connect to the Internet, you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you need a modem or network connection ...any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet wizard through the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu Help and Support feature. If you are using a dial-up my connection manually. •... If you do not have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet...
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... type of connection to select, contact your ISP to the new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 17 Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 ...In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information ...
... type of connection to select, contact your ISP to the new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 17 Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 ...In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information ...
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...Settings Transfer Wizard. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers. For transferring information to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? To prepare a new computer for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs... source computer. Do not click Next at this ? screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. This information may not be available in Windows XP. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to do you prefer...
...Settings Transfer Wizard. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers. For transferring information to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? To prepare a new computer for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs... source computer. Do not click Next at this ? screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. This information may not be available in Windows XP. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to do you prefer...