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.... Failure to the 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 - Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in Microsoft Operating Systems. These... validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential This document is to detail the required steps for XP 32-Bit), Vista SP2, or Windows 7. Dell does not recommend starting from a...
.... Failure to the 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 - Reinstalled images should be installed on Dell E-Family systems in Microsoft Operating Systems. These... validated with Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. M4500 M6500 Dell Precision Mobile WorkStations Dell Confidential This document is to detail the required steps for XP 32-Bit), Vista SP2, or Windows 7. Dell does not recommend starting from a...
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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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...Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential PCMCIA/SmartCard controller 4. Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack. 10. 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 Vista 32 ...& 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. Free Fall Sensor 15. E-...
...Reader & Flash Backup & Recovery Manager Dell Confidential PCMCIA/SmartCard controller 4. Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack. 10. 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 Vista 32 ...& 64-Bit Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit 1. Free Fall Sensor 15. E-...
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... Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes...the network controller - Enhances the pointing device features - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Free Fall Sensor - Enhances System Manageability o HW ...
... Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Networking & Communication o Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Dell Desktop System Software - Intel Storage: o Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Enables and enhances the audio controller - Graphics: o Enhances and optimizes...the network controller - Enhances the pointing device features - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. - PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - A compilation of the system state) Dell Confidential Free Fall Sensor - Enhances System Manageability o HW ...
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... All Day Battery Life - USB 3.0 - Latitude On / Precision On - Reader, Flash, and ARM o Communication solution that is not desired and under Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP -
... All Day Battery Life - USB 3.0 - Latitude On / Precision On - Reader, Flash, and ARM o Communication solution that is not desired and under Microsoft Windows Vista only o Control Point Connection Manager - ADBL • Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) • Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) • DCP -
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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 installed o Install the following : o ...-eSATA RAID Controller" if in IRRT mode - This applies to installing the graphics driver. select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the Operating System • Boot...
...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 installed o Install the following : o ...-eSATA RAID Controller" if in IRRT mode - This applies to installing the graphics driver. select the appropriate driver to install o For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the Operating System • Boot...
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... (applies to authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers, and smartcard technologies: o Obtain Security Status o Manage Logins and Passwords o Manage Data Protection - Dell Control Point Security Manager module 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...
... (applies to authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers, and smartcard technologies: o Obtain Security Status o Manage Logins and Passwords o Manage Data Protection - Dell Control Point Security Manager module 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...
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... M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 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...
... M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 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...
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... enables the built-in system digital camera. These updates can be downloaded from a variety of third party providers and as freeware 2.6.23 Control Vault Firmware - Dell recommends performing Microsoft Windows updates to ensure the latest security, reliability, and compatibility updates are installed. Install the Digitech Touchscreen driver and application available on...
... enables the built-in system digital camera. These updates can be downloaded from a variety of third party providers and as freeware 2.6.23 Control Vault Firmware - Dell recommends performing Microsoft Windows updates to ensure the latest security, reliability, and compatibility updates are installed. Install the Digitech Touchscreen driver and application available on...
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..., the "Control Point Button Service" is installed: • Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit ...Operating Systems do not include the Latitude ON / Precision ON driver and application - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410...
..., the "Control Point Button Service" is installed: • Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section Dell Confidential Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit ...Operating Systems do not include the Latitude ON / Precision ON driver and application - Latitude On Precision On E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410...
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...Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED Displays (17" only) settings (certain panels only) Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode...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 B, Tables - Only power schemes are available in BIOS/OS Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display Yes ...
...Adobe color v1.3 RGB LED Displays (17" only) settings (certain panels only) Availablity of Feature when only Windows OS installed? v1.0 (ADBL) Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User Selectable Thermal Tables for Performance, v1.4 temperature and sound levels) Digidesign Audio/Video mode...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 B, Tables - Only power schemes are available in BIOS/OS Yes N/A No Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display Yes ...
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... 3rd party software, does not include PBA No Yes - Table B2 Category ControlVault TPM Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) Embedded Finger Print Reader External Dell Branded Finger Print Reader Contact Smart Card Reader Contacless Smart Card Reader Contacless Smart Card Reader Full Disked Encrypted Drives (FDE) RSA SecurID Bitlocker (...USH platforms only N/A No for dual FDE's (non-RAID) RSA SecurID storage in ControlVault DCP does not interact with third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO No No No No No No No Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when only...
... 3rd party software, does not include PBA No Yes - Table B2 Category ControlVault TPM Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) Embedded Finger Print Reader External Dell Branded Finger Print Reader Contact Smart Card Reader Contacless Smart Card Reader Contacless Smart Card Reader Full Disked Encrypted Drives (FDE) RSA SecurID Bitlocker (...USH platforms only N/A No for dual FDE's (non-RAID) RSA SecurID storage in ControlVault DCP does not interact with third party software, including Windows Vista Bitlocker Password only, no SSO No No No No No No No Yes - No Availabilty of Feature when only...
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...- E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - no enterprise extension) Yes, with Dell Wireless Client Utility (DCU) No for Vista & Win 7, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, through Vista and N/A Windows 7 (Network and Sharing Center) Location Profiles Radio Management connection/device/status Information Import...Status Logs v1.0 Diagnostics Connection base/ Hardware v1.0 based Troubleshooting FAQ's/Web links v1.0 SSO Pre-logon (Windows XP only) v1.0 Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, limited to WiFi profiles (netsh) Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or...
...- E-Family Reimage "How-To" Guide - no enterprise extension) Yes, with Dell Wireless Client Utility (DCU) No for Vista & Win 7, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, through Vista and N/A Windows 7 (Network and Sharing Center) Location Profiles Radio Management connection/device/status Information Import...Status Logs v1.0 Diagnostics Connection base/ Hardware v1.0 based Troubleshooting FAQ's/Web links v1.0 SSO Pre-logon (Windows XP only) v1.0 Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless Yes Yes, limited to WiFi profiles (netsh) Clinet Utility (DCU) Yes, with Intel Proset or...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. and other countries. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document is protected by Macrovision... of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Precision, the YOURS IS HERE...
... Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. and other countries. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document is protected by Macrovision... of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Precision, the YOURS IS HERE...
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 15 Microsoft Windows® XP 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 15 Microsoft Windows® XP 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting Tips 27 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 27 Contents 3
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... Software 33 Drivers 33 Identifying Drivers 33 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 34 Restoring Your Operating System 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 36 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Using the Dell™ Operating System Media. . . . . . 39 6 Finding Information 41 7 Getting Help 43 Obtaining Assistance 43 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Software 33 Drivers 33 Identifying Drivers 33 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 34 Restoring Your Operating System 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 36 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Using the Dell™ Operating System Media. . . . . . 39 6 Finding Information 41 7 Getting Help 43 Obtaining Assistance 43 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your ISP information ready. If you want to complete the setup. Connecting to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you cannot connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files,... to the Internet wizard. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ...
Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your ISP information ready. If you want to complete the setup. Connecting to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you cannot connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files,... to the Internet wizard. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ...
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.../output (I/O) ports of the two computers. Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start... or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This information may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by the...
.../output (I/O) ports of the two computers. Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start... or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This information may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by the...
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... The wizard applies the collected files and settings to your old or source computer. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. To prepare a new computer ... want to transfer? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click...
... The wizard applies the collected files and settings to your old or source computer. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. To prepare a new computer ... want to transfer? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click...
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... the items you to create a backup image file to removable media. Setting Up Your Computer 17 To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes ... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...
... the items you to create a backup image file to removable media. Setting Up Your Computer 17 To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes ... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...