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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
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Control Point Connection Manager Features - B, Tables...28 - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B1 28 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Table B2 29 - 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...
Control Point Connection Manager Features - B, Tables...28 - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B1 28 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Table B2 29 - 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...
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...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 - M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in this... document is specific to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2...
...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 - M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in this... document is specific to Microsoft OS's Dell E-Family systems ship with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2...
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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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... on E-Family (all generations): - E-Family 2nd generation - HDMI Audio - Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom) - Bluetooth / UWB - Dell Control Point o System Manager o Connection Manager - Latitude On / Precision On - Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Wireless WAN...AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) - Broadcom Unified Security Hub (USH) - Contactless smartcard / RFID - Free Fall Sensor on non E-Family or previous Dell products. Privacy Panel - WiMAX - Chipset o Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Display Port - Wireless LAN - Intel RAID Functionality ...
... on E-Family (all generations): - E-Family 2nd generation - HDMI Audio - Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom) - Bluetooth / UWB - Dell Control Point o System Manager o Connection Manager - Latitude On / Precision On - Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD) - Wireless WAN...AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) - Broadcom Unified Security Hub (USH) - Contactless smartcard / RFID - Free Fall Sensor on non E-Family or previous Dell products. Privacy Panel - WiMAX - Chipset o Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Display Port - Wireless LAN - Intel RAID Functionality ...
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Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - Reader and Flash - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Intel Turbo Boost - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - New BIOS architecture - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Multi-touch Touchpad - Chipset...
Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - Connection Manager removed from DCP - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - Reader and Flash - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Intel Turbo Boost - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - New BIOS architecture - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Multi-touch Touchpad - Chipset...
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Choose drivers and downloads - 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 Product Model and the Model Number - 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 - 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 Product Model and the Model Number - 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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... Free Fall Sensor 15. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Intel Chipset 2. 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... 7. Actual system configurations may vary 2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview Hardware Order Of Installation Software Hardware Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point -
... Free Fall Sensor 15. E-Family 1st generation only • Security Manager Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential Intel Chipset 2. 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... 7. Actual system configurations may vary 2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview Hardware Order Of Installation Software Hardware Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M - Control Vault Firmware Applications Dell Control Point -
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... or AMT - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - Enhances the pointing device features - BIOS - Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based power management mechanism for management access to Processor or...
... or AMT - Enables and enhances the network controller - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - Enhances the pointing device features - BIOS - Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems) o A driver-based power management mechanism for management access to Processor or...
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... System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - E-Family 1st generation o Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack) - Webcam driver - Dell Control Point: o Control Point System Manager • DCP All Day Battery Life - ...Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - XP (32 & 64-Bit) only - Ambient Light Sensor • Requires Dell DCP-SM or ALS utility in case DCP-SM is designed to provide quick access to business critical data -
... System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP - Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - E-Family 1st generation o Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack) - Webcam driver - Dell Control Point: o Control Point System Manager • DCP All Day Battery Life - ...Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - XP (32 & 64-Bit) only - Ambient Light Sensor • Requires Dell DCP-SM or ALS utility in case DCP-SM is designed to provide quick access to business critical data -
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...with the installation of this mode • AHCI = SATA is configured to support RAID. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, ...battery life. IRRT allows data backup and restoration. 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 are selected, Intel's Matrix Storage ...
...with the installation of this mode • AHCI = SATA is configured to support RAID. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, ...battery life. IRRT allows data backup and restoration. 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 are selected, Intel's Matrix Storage ...
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... can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM Dell Confidential
... can be used by the Operating System • Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated • Activate = The TPM will be enabled in the TPM Dell Confidential
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...Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) driver on E-Family 1st generation or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "System Utilities" section 2.6.3 PCMCIA / Smartcard Controller - If SATA configuration mode in AHCI,... during the initial Operating System installation stages. The SATA operation modes are available through the Dell System Software utility posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Refer to be installed - ...
...Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) driver on E-Family 1st generation or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "System Utilities" section 2.6.3 PCMCIA / Smartcard Controller - If SATA configuration mode in AHCI,... during the initial Operating System installation stages. The SATA operation modes are available through the Dell System Software utility posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - Refer to be installed - ...
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... & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing 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 the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is set to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID...Audio driver must be on the root of the A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be installed prior to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential Under XP 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for this selection. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide -
... & 64-Bit Operating Systems: • Installing 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 the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is set to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID...Audio driver must be on the root of the A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be installed prior to Intel graphics solution only Dell Confidential Under XP 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for this selection. E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide -
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...include the Intel Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver. The IDT 92HDxxx HD Audio driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential Under XP 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for optimum ... for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be installed 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 QM57/QS57 Quadro NVS 160M Quadro ...
...include the Intel Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver. The IDT 92HDxxx HD Audio driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential Under XP 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for optimum ... for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be installed 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 QM57/QS57 Quadro NVS 160M Quadro ...
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... network connectivity: • Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network device is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section 2.6.9 Control Point Security Device Driver - Intel (E4200, E4300, E6400/E6410, E6500/E6510 & M2400 & M4400/M4500 Products Only) o Microsoft Operating Systems XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64...
... network connectivity: • Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network device is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section 2.6.9 Control Point Security Device Driver - Intel (E4200, E4300, E6400/E6410, E6500/E6510 & M2400 & M4400/M4500 Products Only) o Microsoft Operating Systems XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64...
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...Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - The Control Point Security Device Driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section 2.6.10 Control Point System Manager - The Control Point System Manager...is available on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software stack can obtain ALS feature by Dell in addition to the System Manager Module( version 1.2 & 1.3) o Control Point System Security Manager driver (applies to Control Point System ...
...Windows Vista only 2.6.11 Control Point Security Manager - The Control Point Security Device Driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section 2.6.10 Control Point System Manager - The Control Point System Manager...is available on E-Family notebooks, install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities) o The security software stack can obtain ALS feature by Dell in addition to the System Manager Module( version 1.2 & 1.3) o Control Point System Security Manager driver (applies to Control Point System ...
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... user defined usage profiles o System custom configuration o Execute comprehensive diagnostics and troubleshooting o Provides the capability to the customer's environment. Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on the notebook such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband - The... installer also provides WLAN application support which is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). Refer to Table B3 under the "Control Point" section - The Control Point System Manager Application ...
... user defined usage profiles o System custom configuration o Execute comprehensive diagnostics and troubleshooting o Provides the capability to the customer's environment. Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on the notebook such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband - The... installer also provides WLAN application support which is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). Refer to Table B3 under the "Control Point" section - The Control Point System Manager Application ...
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... 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 Intel 6300 Intel 6200 Intel 6250 Dell Wireless 365 Dell Wireless 370 Dell Wireless 410 Dell Wireless 375 Dell Wireless 420 Dell Wireless 5720 Dell Wireless 5530 Dell Wireless 5540 Dell Wireless 5600 Dell...
... 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 Intel 6300 Intel 6200 Intel 6250 Dell Wireless 365 Dell Wireless 370 Dell Wireless 410 Dell Wireless 375 Dell Wireless 420 Dell Wireless 5720 Dell Wireless 5530 Dell Wireless 5540 Dell Wireless 5600 Dell...
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...Manger application and Driver Packs can be found 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) - The Wireless 5600 EVDO-HSPA module requires the installation of Dell Control Point Connection Manager (v1.3 and later) provide the WWAN drivers and FW in the system, and to the service ...
...Manger application and Driver Packs can be found 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) - The Wireless 5600 EVDO-HSPA module requires the installation of Dell Control Point Connection Manager (v1.3 and later) provide the WWAN drivers and FW in the system, and to the service ...