E-Family Re-Image Guide
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E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Business Client E-Family Re-Image "How-To" Guide Revision 2.0 A00 April 30th, 2010 Dell Confidential
E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Business Client E-Family Re-Image "How-To" Guide Revision 2.0 A00 April 30th, 2010 Dell Confidential
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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... - Table B1 28 - Table B2 29 - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point Connection Manager Features - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - B, Tables...28 - C, E-Docks ...31 - 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 / Applications and Utilities...
... - Table B1 28 - Table B2 29 - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Control Point Connection Manager Features - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - B, Tables...28 - C, E-Docks ...31 - 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 / Applications and Utilities...
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Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in this guide. M4500 M6500 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...image built for reimaging Dell E-Family notebooks with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 for XP 32-Bit), Vista SP2, or Windows 7. 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...
Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in this guide. M4500 M6500 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...image built for reimaging Dell E-Family notebooks with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 for XP 32-Bit), Vista SP2, or Windows 7. 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...
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.... Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Display Port - WiMAX - Latitude On / Precision On - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Core i5 & i7 - eSATA - Wireless LAN - Webcam - Free Fall Sensor on the mother board - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact Dell E-Family systems feature new hardware technologies which require a new software stack...
.... Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Display Port - WiMAX - Latitude On / Precision On - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Core i5 & i7 - eSATA - Wireless LAN - Webcam - Free Fall Sensor on the mother board - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact Dell E-Family systems feature new hardware technologies which require a new software stack...
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... storage o Up to manage systems on the system is an industry standard interface. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide utility first after re-imaging your system. It is found under System Management > Client System Update, this is designed to allow users to -date with either an eSATA...eSATA / USB combo port. One of eSATA technology are: o Data speeds up -to specify their update preferences and apply updates based on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. What is the Client System Update application? What is eSATA? a. The tool is primarily targeted at Customers who want to...
... storage o Up to manage systems on the system is an industry standard interface. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide utility first after re-imaging your system. It is found under System Management > Client System Update, this is designed to allow users to -date with either an eSATA...eSATA / USB combo port. One of eSATA technology are: o Data speeds up -to specify their update preferences and apply updates based on the Dell Drivers and Download page 7. What is the Client System Update application? What is eSATA? a. The tool is primarily targeted at Customers who want to...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 42 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 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 Dell™ Operating System Media . . . . . 57 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service ....
... Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 42 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 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 Dell™ Operating System Media . . . . . 57 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service ....
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... appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you to create a backup image file to your new computer. 3 On the Finished screen, click Finished, and restart the new computer. screen, select the items you want to transfer and... click Next. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Dell Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow...
... appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you to create a backup image file to your new computer. 3 On the Finished screen, click Finished, and restart the new computer. screen, select the items you want to transfer and... click Next. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Dell Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow...
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...page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your ...
...page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your ...
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... installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use the...
... installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use the...
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...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE...computer. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of ...
...; System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE...computer. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of ...
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... system to the operating state it was in the user name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. Using the Dell™ Operating System Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using...
... system to the operating state it was in the user name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. Using the Dell™ Operating System Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 9, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 67 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 9, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 67 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
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... up, 16 M media Drivers and Utilities, 67 operating system, 67 memory troubleshooting, 46 N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 54, 58, 67 operating system product key, 68 P phone numbers, 65 power...
... up, 16 M media Drivers and Utilities, 67 operating system, 67 memory troubleshooting, 46 N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 54, 58, 67 operating system product key, 68 P phone numbers, 65 power...
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W Windows License label, 68 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 72 Index
W Windows License label, 68 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 52 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 72 Index
Service Manual
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...click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. ® Windows Vista : 1. Click the Windows Vista start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 4. In the search results, select the option that came with your computer. See ...to start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the ...Utilities media provided with your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support. 1.
...click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. ® Windows Vista : 1. Click the Windows Vista start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 4. In the search results, select the option that came with your computer. See ...to start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the ...Utilities media provided with your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support. 1.
