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... Connection Manager Features - B, Tables...28 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - 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 - A, FAQs...26...
... Connection Manager Features - B, Tables...28 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - 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 - A, FAQs...26...
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... guide applies to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential Failure to ensure optimal performance. Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in a prescribed... 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 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG ...
... guide applies to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential Failure to ensure optimal performance. Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in a prescribed... 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 M6400 2nd Generation E6410 E6410 ATG ...
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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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...-touch Touchpad - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Intel Turbo Boost - Connection Manager...
...-touch Touchpad - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o Core i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential Latitude On / Precision On - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Intel Turbo Boost - Connection Manager...
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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 - 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. Choose drivers and downloads -
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 - 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. Choose drivers and downloads -
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...the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide ...Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes video performance o Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA driver • User customizable Power Management features • Portability & behavioral profiles • Multiple monitor support...
...the system state) Dell Confidential Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide ...Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - E-Family 1st generation o Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes video performance o Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA driver • User customizable Power Management features • Portability & behavioral profiles • Multiple monitor support...
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...Intel Rapid 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 BIOS settings...is configured to Operating System performance. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as follows: Settings System Configuration SATA ...
...Intel Rapid 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 BIOS settings...is configured to Operating System performance. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • Notes: o RAID support requires second hard disk drive. - This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as follows: Settings System Configuration SATA ...
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...) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Install the following order: 2.6.1 Intel Mobile Chipset - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. The SATA operation modes are available through...
...) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Install the following order: 2.6.1 Intel Mobile Chipset - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Smartcard controller driver. The SATA operation modes are available through...
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... Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section - Under XP 32-... the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode and the latest Intel Storage... A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be used, ensure the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - The IMSM...
... Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section - Under XP 32-... the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive • Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from support.dell.com under IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode and the latest Intel Storage... A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be used, ensure the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 2.6.5 Audio: - The IMSM...
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..."Audio" section 2.6.6 Graphics: - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Audio driver recommended by Dell: • Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Video" section - Therefore for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver...driver. Install the following table lists the various graphics solutions' offerings on Dell E-Family products: 1st Generation 2nd Generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 Intel nVidia GM45/GE45/GS 45...
..."Audio" section 2.6.6 Graphics: - Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Audio driver recommended by Dell: • Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Video" section - Therefore for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver...driver. Install the following table lists the various graphics solutions' offerings on Dell E-Family products: 1st Generation 2nd Generation E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 Intel nVidia GM45/GE45/GS 45...
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... devices installed in the Dell EFamily notebook computer. Intel (E4200, E4300, E6400/E6410, E6500/E6510 & M2400 & M4400/M4500 Products Only) o Microsoft Operating Systems XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit either do not provide native support or do not include ...the driver recommended by Dell. The driver supports the following Security devices: o Broadcom Trusted ...
... devices installed in the Dell EFamily notebook computer. Intel (E4200, E4300, E6400/E6410, E6500/E6510 & M2400 & M4400/M4500 Products Only) o Microsoft Operating Systems XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit either do not provide native support or do not include ...the driver recommended by Dell. The driver supports the following Security devices: o Broadcom Trusted ...
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...Customization o Extended Battery Life / All Day Battery Life - The Control Point Security Device Driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - The Control Point System Manager Application is ...- For All Day Battery Life feature (ADBL), install the Dell Control Point components offered by installing ALS utility in case Control Point System Manager is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Appendix-B for 1.4 and beyond) - This ...
...Customization o Extended Battery Life / All Day Battery Life - The Control Point Security Device Driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Microsoft Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - The Control Point System Manager Application is ...- For All Day Battery Life feature (ADBL), install the Dell Control Point components offered by installing ALS utility in case Control Point System Manager is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Appendix-B for 1.4 and beyond) - This ...
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... enable or disable any of the radios on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section - Refer to E-Family 1st generation only) - Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on the notebook such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband - The Control Point Connection Manager Application is...
... enable or disable any of the radios on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section - Refer to E-Family 1st generation only) - Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on the notebook such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband - The Control Point Connection Manager Application is...
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... Control Point Connection Manager. This is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section o Intel(R) WiMAX Link 5150 o Intel(R) WiMAX Link 6250 1st Generation 2nd Generation DCP Connection Manager E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 DCP CM...
... Control Point Connection Manager. This is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section o Intel(R) WiMAX Link 5150 o Intel(R) WiMAX Link 6250 1st Generation 2nd Generation DCP Connection Manager E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 DCP CM...
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... the associated Bluetooth or UWB device drivers available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section o Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module o Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Minicard o Dell Wireless 410 BT + UWB Minicard o Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module o Dell Wireless 420 UWB Half Minicard 2.6.15 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Install the...
... the associated Bluetooth or UWB device drivers available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section o Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module o Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Minicard o Dell Wireless 410 BT + UWB Minicard o Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module o Dell Wireless 420 UWB Half Minicard 2.6.15 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Install the...
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... user experience benefits: o The driver is tuned to the system characteristics to offer enhanced cursor acceleration and precision o The driver provides the core palm rejection features o Access to additional features and control setting (varies ...Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA Mobile Broadband Mini-Card 2.6.16 Touchpad - Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell Touchpad drivers are found under the "Input Device Drivers" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell...
... user experience benefits: o The driver is tuned to the system characteristics to offer enhanced cursor acceleration and precision o The driver provides the core palm rejection features o Access to additional features and control setting (varies ...Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA Mobile Broadband Mini-Card 2.6.16 Touchpad - Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell Touchpad drivers are found under the "Input Device Drivers" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell...
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...Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) 2.6.18 Modem (Not applicable to : o Discover computing assets on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked computers to Dell Precision...system only) - If Dell Control Point Connection Manager module is installed, the Conexant modem driver does not need to be installed 2.6.19 Intel vPro or AMT (Applicable ONLY to installing the AMT drivers: o Intel Mobile Chipset driver o Intel...
...Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) 2.6.18 Modem (Not applicable to : o Discover computing assets on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked computers to Dell Precision...system only) - If Dell Control Point Connection Manager module is installed, the Conexant modem driver does not need to be installed 2.6.19 Intel vPro or AMT (Applicable ONLY to installing the AMT drivers: o Intel Mobile Chipset driver o Intel...
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...32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Digitech digitizer driver and application. Dell recommends updating the Control Vault Firmware available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - Install the Digitech ...built-in system digital camera. 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 ...
...32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Digitech digitizer driver and application. Dell recommends updating the Control Vault Firmware available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - Install the Digitech ...built-in system digital camera. 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 ...
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... E4300 E5400 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 - ARM module is installed: • Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section NOTE...
... E4300 E5400 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 - ARM module is installed: • Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section NOTE...
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... manager, you need to install the ST Micro Freefall Sensor driver found in device manager, you have this Dell Confidential The Dell System Software utility provides critical updates and patches for your system. For E-Family 2nd generation you need it?... Can I resolve a Broadcom USH Yellow Bang? A, FAQs 1. AMT SOL / LMS and AMT HECI c. a. What drivers are in device manager, you need to install two drivers - No, the wireless adapter only supports...
... manager, you need to install the ST Micro Freefall Sensor driver found in device manager, you have this Dell Confidential The Dell System Software utility provides critical updates and patches for your system. For E-Family 2nd generation you need it?... Can I resolve a Broadcom USH Yellow Bang? A, FAQs 1. AMT SOL / LMS and AMT HECI c. a. What drivers are in device manager, you need to install two drivers - No, the wireless adapter only supports...