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... 28 - Control Point System Manager Features - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Contents 1 Overview ...3 2 "How-To" ...4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems ...4 2.2 E-Family New Features & 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 - Control Point...
... 28 - Control Point System Manager Features - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Contents 1 Overview ...3 2 "How-To" ...4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems ...4 2.2 E-Family New Features & 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 - Control Point...
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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 ... features of this document is specific to ensure optimal performance. 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 E6510 - ...
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 ... features of this document is specific to ensure optimal performance. 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 E6510 - ...
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...Latitude On / Precision On - Reader and Flash - USB 3.0 - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel Turbo Boost - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Multi-touch Touchpad - Dell... Manageability Package Dell Confidential Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - New BIOS architecture - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core ...
...Latitude On / Precision On - Reader and Flash - USB 3.0 - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Connection Manager removed from DCP - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Intel Turbo Boost - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Multi-touch Touchpad - Dell... Manageability Package Dell Confidential Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - New BIOS architecture - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core ...
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Choose drivers and downloads - Select Product Model and the Model Number - 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 Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ -
Choose drivers and downloads - Select Product Model and the Model Number - 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 Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ -
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.... Touch Screen Digitizer 19. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential E-Family 1st generation Intel Core i5 & i7 - E-Family 2nd generation System BIOS Firmware Operating System Device Drivers / FWs System BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance. Intel Storage: 5. Integrated Wired Network Controller...
.... Touch Screen Digitizer 19. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential E-Family 1st generation Intel Core i5 & i7 - E-Family 2nd generation System BIOS Firmware Operating System Device Drivers / FWs System BIOS specif ic to ensure optimal performance. Intel Storage: 5. Integrated Wired Network Controller...
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...- Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - Dell Desktop System Software - Audio - Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Modem - A compilation of the system state... Point security driver as it contains needed drivers - Intel vPro or AMT - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware...
...- Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - Dell Desktop System Software - Audio - Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Modem - A compilation of the system state... Point security driver as it contains needed drivers - Intel vPro or AMT - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware...
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...-1). Note: eSATA is not functional in conjunction with the installation of this mode • AHCI = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings are hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. See section "2.6.4 Intel...
...-1). Note: eSATA is not functional in conjunction with the installation of this mode • AHCI = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings are hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. See section "2.6.4 Intel...
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... and invisible to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM Dell Confidential If TPM is to be deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM... Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn the TPM during POST....
... and invisible to the Operating System • Enabled: The BIOS will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM Dell Confidential If TPM is to be deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM... Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn the TPM during POST....
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... driver is available on Operating Systems in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, and RAID SATA modes - Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. The Intel Matrix Storage ...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 "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - These are configured in the BIOS. Intel Matrix Storage Manager / Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
... driver is available on Operating Systems in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, and RAID SATA modes - Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the BIOS section 2.5 - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. The Intel Matrix Storage ...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 "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - These are configured in the BIOS. Intel Matrix Storage Manager / Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
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... floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the installation procedure Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to installing the... "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 set to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode -...
... floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the installation procedure Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to installing the... "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 set to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is installed o Install the following : o SATA operation mode in IRRT mode -...
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...; Install the "Control Point Button Service" 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 - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family...
...; Install the "Control Point Button Service" 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 - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family...
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... Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes, but with No 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 Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings Function Keys Hot Key customizaton Keyboard backlighting Brightness ALS Feature DCP...
... Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes, but with No 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 Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings Function Keys Hot Key customizaton Keyboard backlighting Brightness ALS Feature DCP...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... short beeps. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of... the same type into your computer see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). failure. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more serious cause ...
... short beeps. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of... the same type into your computer see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). failure. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more serious cause ...
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... mouse, check the cable connection. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested...Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the system setup...
... mouse, check the cable connection. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested...Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the system setup...
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... L TE C H N I C E AVAILABLE - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). A chip on page 65 for assistance. NOTICE - Troubleshooting 41 PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ...as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Replace battery. HA R D -D I S...
... L TE C H N I C E AVAILABLE - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). A chip on page 65 for assistance. NOTICE - Troubleshooting 41 PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ...as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Replace battery. HA R D -D I S...