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Table B1 28 - Control Point Connection Manager Features - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B2 29 - C, E-Docks ...31 - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point System Manager Features - 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...
Table B1 28 - Control Point Connection Manager Features - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B2 29 - C, E-Docks ...31 - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point System Manager Features - 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...
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...Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications which are required to enable the new technologies and features of this guide. 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... to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations...
...Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications which are required to enable the new technologies and features of this guide. 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... to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 for D-Family products or other computer systems Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations...
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Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Reader and Flash - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - New BIOS architecture - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - USB 3.0 - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated...
Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Reader and Flash - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - New BIOS architecture - Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - USB 3.0 - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated...
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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. Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential
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. Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Select Product Model and the Model Number - Choose drivers and downloads - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential
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... 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Webcam driver - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence The list below is a general overview... & Intel PROSet Utility / Application 9. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) 13. 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. Modem...
... 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Webcam driver - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4 Installation Sequence The list below is a general overview... & Intel PROSet Utility / Application 9. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) 13. 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. Modem...
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... Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Free Fall Sensor - A compilation of -band communication for Intel i3, i5...- PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - Intel Chipset - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - ...
... Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Free Fall Sensor - A compilation of -band communication for Intel i3, i5...- PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - Intel Chipset - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - ...
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... Storage Technology driver must be installed in this document Dell Confidential This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the Operating System. This is ...are hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1).
... Storage Technology driver must be installed in this document Dell Confidential This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the Operating System. This is ...are hidden • ATA = Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1).
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...The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to be deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will not turn the TPM during POST so that... used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide TPM Security: These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM...
...The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to be deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program o Security TPM Security • TPM Security: • Disabled (Default): The BIOS will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will not turn the TPM during POST so that... used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be enabled and activated • Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide TPM Security: These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM...
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... during the initial Operating System installation stages. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS. The Intel Mobile Chipset driver is set to be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.2 Dell System Software for Dell E-Family notebooks. Refer to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers...
... during the initial Operating System installation stages. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS. The Intel Mobile Chipset driver is set to be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.2 Dell System Software for Dell E-Family notebooks. Refer to the system. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6 Recommended Drivers...
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..., or RAID mode and the latest Intel Storage IMSM / IRST driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM ...the floppy 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 set to the appropriate IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode o Microsoft Operating System was installed under the "SATA Drivers" section -
..., or RAID mode and the latest Intel Storage IMSM / IRST driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver: o For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM ...the floppy 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 set to the appropriate IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode o Microsoft Operating System was installed under the "SATA Drivers" section -
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... E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - 2.6.25 Latitude ON / Precision ON - In order to determine the appropriate software to install, boot to Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude...
... E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - 2.6.25 Latitude ON / Precision ON - In order to determine the appropriate software to install, boot to Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate software. The following : o Under BIOS settings -> system configuration • Latitude...
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...battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery Life. v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED Displays (17"...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 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix - Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings...
...battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Network card power management v1.0 Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery Life. v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED Displays (17"...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 E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix - Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings...
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...? No for XP Yes for Vista & Win 7, with WLAN AutoConfig, but 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 ...-Enterprise, CCKM v1.2 (CCX5, TTLS not available for Win 7) Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband 5720 v1.0 Minicard Dell Wireless 5600 EV/HSPA (GOBI) v1.2 Dell Wireless 5530 HSPA Minicard v1.0 (Helmsley) Dell Wirless 5620 EV/HSPA (GOBI2) v1.4 Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Minicard (H2) v1.4 GPS Novatel/Ericcson v1.0 Disconnect...
...? No for XP Yes for Vista & Win 7, with WLAN AutoConfig, but 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 ...-Enterprise, CCKM v1.2 (CCX5, TTLS not available for Win 7) Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband 5720 v1.0 Minicard Dell Wireless 5600 EV/HSPA (GOBI) v1.2 Dell Wireless 5530 HSPA Minicard v1.0 (Helmsley) Dell Wirless 5620 EV/HSPA (GOBI2) v1.4 Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Minicard (H2) v1.4 GPS Novatel/Ericcson v1.0 Disconnect...
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... modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that no special memory...
... modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that no special memory...
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...correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. AU X I L I L U R E - Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual failure. BA D ...Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. DI S K C : F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Run the hard drive ...
...correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. AU X I L I L U R E - Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual failure. BA D ...Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. DI S K C : F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Run the hard drive ...
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... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E P R O B L E M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. N O T I M ...If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during hard drive POST. See your boot device, ensure that the cables...
... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). HA R D -D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E P R O B L E M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. N O T I M ...If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during hard drive POST. See your boot device, ensure that the cables...
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... of the keyboard status lights in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your BIOS settings. For more memory modules are detected. • If two or more information on using the system setup program... Memory). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Troubleshooting Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you...
... of the keyboard status lights in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your BIOS settings. For more memory modules are detected. • If two or more information on using the system setup program... Memory). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Troubleshooting Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you...
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... the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on its pins. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. You should only perform... your computer. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Shutdown→ Shutdown. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to release the connector. When connecting a cable, ensure that the...
... the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Before Working on its pins. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. You should only perform... your computer. • In Windows XP, click Start→ Shutdown→ Shutdown. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to release the connector. When connecting a cable, ensure that the...
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... program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in order to set the computer to boot from the disc for more information). 22. Replace the card in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Replace the card from the WLAN/WiMax ... the bottom of the Base Assembly). 20. Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing the Bottom of the base assembly (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers
... program disc to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the disc in order to set the computer to boot from the disc for more information). 22. Replace the card in After Working on your computer or at support.dell.com. Replace the card from the WLAN/WiMax ... the bottom of the Base Assembly). 20. Flash update the BIOS (see Replacing the Bottom of the base assembly (see Flashing the BIOS for one time only. Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers