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... Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Table B1 28 - Control Point Connection Manager Features - Control Point System Manager Features - Table B2 29 - B, Tables...28 - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - 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...
... Features - C, E-Docks ...31 - Table B3 30 Appendix - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...31 Dell Confidential Table B1 28 - Control Point Connection Manager Features - Control Point System Manager Features - Table B2 29 - B, Tables...28 - A, FAQs...26 Appendix - 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...
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... Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in this document may result in undesirable performance Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in this document is specific to ensure optimal performance. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage...
... Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in this document may result in undesirable performance Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in this document is specific to ensure optimal performance. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential E-Family Reimage...
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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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...- Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Multi-touch Touchpad - Reader and Flash - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - E-Family Reimage "...How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - Connection Manager removed from DCP - New BIOS architecture - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that ...
...- Intel vPro (AMT 6.0) - Multi-touch Touchpad - Reader and Flash - DDR3 Memory - Latitude On / Precision On - Dell Backup & Recovery Manager - Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video Conferencing - E-Family Reimage "...How-To" Guide 2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd Generation - Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard - Dell Manageability Package Dell Confidential USB 3.0 - Connection Manager removed from DCP - New BIOS architecture - Chipset o Core i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that ...
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Select Product Model and the Model Number - Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential 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 - Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support.dell.com/ - Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected) Dell Confidential 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.
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... enhances the modem - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Modem - Enables and enhances the network controller - Touch Pad / Track Stick... MS native VGA driver • User customizable Power Management features • Portability & behavioral profiles • Multiple monitor support - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide...
... enhances the modem - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Modem - Enables and enhances the network controller - Touch Pad / Track Stick... MS native VGA driver • User customizable Power Management features • Portability & behavioral profiles • Multiple monitor support - Enables and enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter - Enables and enhances the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter o Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide...
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... must be installed in this document Dell Confidential This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery life. RAID allows...Intel Storage" of the Operating System. This is configured to support RAID. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings...
... must be installed in this document Dell Confidential This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • RAID = SATA is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery life. RAID allows...Intel Storage" of the Operating System. This is configured to support RAID. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell • IRRT / RAID On = SATA is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section Some of the BIOS settings...
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...) driver on E-Family 1st generation or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on E-Family 2nd generation is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is required to either ... also be installed during the initial Operating System installation stages. If the SATA mode is set to be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is configured in ...
...) driver on E-Family 1st generation or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on E-Family 2nd generation is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section • PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is required to either ... also be installed during the initial Operating System installation stages. If the SATA mode is set to be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.4 Intel Storage - If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is configured in ...
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... 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be on the root of the A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is set to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers • When prompted...RAID On, or RAID mode o Microsoft Operating System was installed under the "SATA Drivers" section - This applies 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 IMSM / IRST driver is installed o Install...
... 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be on the root of the A:\ Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from support.dell.com under the "SATA Drivers" section • Once the driver is set to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers • When prompted...RAID On, or RAID mode o Microsoft Operating System was installed under the "SATA Drivers" section - This applies 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 IMSM / IRST driver is installed o Install...
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... section 2.6.6 Graphics: - Therefore for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential The IDT 92HDxxx HD Audio driver is available on platforms meeting both of following criteria: o nVidia ...; Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available 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 ...
... section 2.6.6 Graphics: - Therefore for E-Family 1st generation only, the Audio driver must be installed on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the "Chipset" section Dell Confidential The IDT 92HDxxx HD Audio driver is available on platforms meeting both of following criteria: o nVidia ...; Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available 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 ...
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...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. In addition, it will install the... Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage driver Update (for the security functions offered on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section 2.6.9 Control Point Security Device Driver - The driver will install Microsoft Net framework 2.0 ...
...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. In addition, it will install the... Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage driver Update (for the security functions offered on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section 2.6.9 Control Point Security Device Driver - The driver will install Microsoft Net framework 2.0 ...
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... provides access to Vista 32 & 64-Bit only, and is not desired and under Appendix-B for 1.4 and beyond) - This component is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under "Control Point" section - The Control Point System Manager Application is applicable to authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers, and smartcard technologies: o Obtain Security...
... provides access to Vista 32 & 64-Bit only, and is not desired and under Appendix-B for 1.4 and beyond) - This component is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under "Control Point" section - The Control Point System Manager Application is applicable to authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers, and smartcard technologies: o Obtain Security...
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... features 2.6.13 Wireless Local Network Adapters (WLAN) - Refer to enable or disable any of the radios on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide o Control Point Security Manager Application...
... features 2.6.13 Wireless Local Network Adapters (WLAN) - Refer to enable or disable any of the radios on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Control Point" section - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide o Control Point Security Manager Application...
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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 1.1 DCP CM 1.2 DCP CM 1.3 DCP...
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 1.1 DCP CM 1.2 DCP CM 1.3 DCP...
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...Control Point" section posted 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 ...functionality, install the associated Bluetooth or UWB device drivers available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). The Wireless 5600 EVDO-HSPA module requires the installation of Dell Control Point Connection Manager (v1.3 and later) provide the WWAN ...
...Control Point" section posted 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 ...functionality, install the associated Bluetooth or UWB device drivers available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com). The Wireless 5600 EVDO-HSPA module requires the installation of Dell Control Point Connection Manager (v1.3 and later) provide the WWAN ...
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...Dell Wireless 5720 Sprint (EVDO Rev-A) Mini Card o Dell Wireless 5720 VZW (EVDO Rev-A) Mini Card o Dell Wireless 5530 HSPA Mini-Card o Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Mini-Card o Dell Wireless 5600 (EVDO-HSPA) Mobile Broadband Mini-Card o Dell...Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell Confidential The Microsoft native OS mouse driver only provides basic point and click functionality. Dell... less than optimal user experience - Dell Touchpad drivers are available with system)... the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell Touchpad drivers are different between Dell Touchpad ...
...Dell Wireless 5720 Sprint (EVDO Rev-A) Mini Card o Dell Wireless 5720 VZW (EVDO Rev-A) Mini Card o Dell Wireless 5530 HSPA Mini-Card o Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Mini-Card o Dell Wireless 5600 (EVDO-HSPA) Mobile Broadband Mini-Card o Dell...Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Dell Confidential The Microsoft native OS mouse driver only provides basic point and click functionality. Dell... less than optimal user experience - Dell Touchpad drivers are available with system)... the Dell Touchpad drivers - Dell Touchpad drivers are different between Dell Touchpad ...
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... WLAN adapter - Ensure that the following drivers provided by Dell are available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) 2.6.18 Modem (Not applicable to date - The... & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the USB 3.0 driver. Install the NEC USB 3.0 driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Communication" section - Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked...
... WLAN adapter - Ensure that the following drivers provided by Dell are available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) 2.6.18 Modem (Not applicable to date - The... & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the USB 3.0 driver. Install the NEC USB 3.0 driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Communication" section - Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked...
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...from a variety of third party providers and as freeware 2.6.23 Control Vault Firmware - 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 o For video capturing / streaming ...32 & 64 Bit only: o Creative Labs Integrated Webcam driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - Dell recommends performing Microsoft Windows updates to ensure the latest security, reliability, and compatibility...
...from a variety of third party providers and as freeware 2.6.23 Control Vault Firmware - 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 o For video capturing / streaming ...32 & 64 Bit only: o Creative Labs Integrated Webcam driver available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Input Device Drivers" section 2.6.22 Webcam - Dell recommends performing Microsoft Windows updates to ensure the latest security, reliability, and compatibility...
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...driver and application - Latitude On Precision On E4200 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 - In order to enable the Latitude ON..." section • Latitude ON Reader / Precision ON Reader • Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential Flash module is already installed • Latitude ON Flash / Precision ON Flash - The following : o Under...
...driver and application - Latitude On Precision On E4200 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 - In order to enable the Latitude ON..." section • Latitude ON Reader / Precision ON Reader • Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential Flash module is already installed • Latitude ON Flash / Precision ON Flash - The following : o Under...
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...hardware, including: o Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for the correct operation of them... drivers - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix - How do I resolve a Broadcom USH Yellow Bang? a. A, FAQs 1. No, the wireless adapter only supports one driver - How do I resolve a PCI Yellow Bang?
...hardware, including: o Broadcom Trusted Platform Module o Atmel Trusted Platform Module o STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module o Winbond Trusted Platform Module o O2Micro Smart Card Reader o Dell Smart Card Keyboard o UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader o Authentec Fingerprint Reader o Broadcom Unified Security Hub o Vista Storage Driver Update (for the correct operation of them... drivers - E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix - How do I resolve a Broadcom USH Yellow Bang? a. A, FAQs 1. No, the wireless adapter only supports one driver - How do I resolve a PCI Yellow Bang?