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... or Resetting the BIOS 9 Flashing the BIOS ...9 Clearing CMOS settings ...9 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security 9 Reinstalling the operating system 11 Reinstalling Drivers and Applications 12 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 12 Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 13 1. Intel Management Engine Components Installer 16 Downloading and installing the Intel ME driver 16 6. Ethernet Network Controller Driver 17 Downloading and installing the LAN driver 17 Intel Chipset Device Software Driver 13 Downloading and installing these chipset drivers 13...
... or Resetting the BIOS 9 Flashing the BIOS ...9 Clearing CMOS settings ...9 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security 9 Reinstalling the operating system 11 Reinstalling Drivers and Applications 12 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 12 Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 13 1. Intel Management Engine Components Installer 16 Downloading and installing the Intel ME driver 16 6. Ethernet Network Controller Driver 17 Downloading and installing the LAN driver 17 Intel Chipset Device Software Driver 13 Downloading and installing these chipset drivers 13...
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... • Fix device issues and support new features However, if your Dell computer using either CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are unnecessary. Updating drivers unnecessarily may lead to continue with malicious software. This ensures that you have performed a factory reset of each driver update on your computer with an update. Installing device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors, unexpected shutdown...
... • Fix device issues and support new features However, if your Dell computer using either CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are unnecessary. Updating drivers unnecessarily may lead to continue with malicious software. This ensures that you have performed a factory reset of each driver update on your computer with an update. Installing device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors, unexpected shutdown...
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... Microsoft VGA driver, including: * User-customizable power management features * Portability and behavioral profiles * Multiple-monitor support 9. Dell applications, which other software can operate on the system board. 4. Dell On Screen Display Application 11. Enhances and optimizes video performance - Ethernet Network Controller Driver: Enables and enhances the Ethernet functions Audio Driver: Enables and enhances the audio controller. 6. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components...
... Microsoft VGA driver, including: * User-customizable power management features * Portability and behavioral profiles * Multiple-monitor support 9. Dell applications, which other software can operate on the system board. 4. Dell On Screen Display Application 11. Enhances and optimizes video performance - Ethernet Network Controller Driver: Enables and enhances the Ethernet functions Audio Driver: Enables and enhances the audio controller. 6. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components...
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... flash BIOS when an update is displayed. 3. To flash the BIOS: 1. Select the operating system installed on the screen. Click Download to download the latest version of your computer. 2. For more information about clearing the CMOS settings, see your computer. 2. Turn on or restart your computer, and then click Submit. Click Drivers & downloads → Find it to be deployed on the screen to factory settings. Turn on your computer's Service Manual. Clearing the CMOS settings will reset...
... flash BIOS when an update is displayed. 3. To flash the BIOS: 1. Select the operating system installed on the screen. Click Download to download the latest version of your computer. 2. For more information about clearing the CMOS settings, see your computer. 2. Turn on or restart your computer, and then click Submit. Click Drivers & downloads → Find it to be deployed on the screen to factory settings. Turn on your computer's Service Manual. Clearing the CMOS settings will reset...
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... driver set for Dell computers. For more information, see the Dell knowledge-base article SLN148687 at www.dell.com/support.com. Turn on Dell's support site www.dell.com/support. Click Download to reinstall or update the device driver if you are available on your computer. 2. For video capture or streaming, users can install webcam software available from third-party providers. Intel Chipset Device Software Driver The Windows operating system may have to download chipset drivers...
... driver set for Dell computers. For more information, see the Dell knowledge-base article SLN148687 at www.dell.com/support.com. Turn on Dell's support site www.dell.com/support. Click Download to reinstall or update the device driver if you are available on your computer. 2. For video capture or streaming, users can install webcam software available from third-party providers. Intel Chipset Device Software Driver The Windows operating system may have to download chipset drivers...
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... computer model. 4. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is complete, navigate to download the IRST driver for your computer to display a blue screen and an error code followed by default. Go to the folder where you saved the chipset driver files. 8. After the download is enabled by a system reboot. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and Management Console The IRST software package enables and enhances high-performance Serial ATA (SATA) and SATA RAID capabilities for supported operating...
... computer model. 4. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is complete, navigate to download the IRST driver for your computer to display a blue screen and an error code followed by default. Go to the folder where you saved the chipset driver files. 8. After the download is enabled by a system reboot. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and Management Console The IRST software package enables and enhances high-performance Serial ATA (SATA) and SATA RAID capabilities for supported operating...
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... Category. 6. PCI-E memory card reader Driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Click Drivers & downloads 5. Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver 1. Turn on the screen. 4. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Install the Realtek driver, that is available for download on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. NOTE: If you saved the audio driver file. 8. Audio Driver The Windows operating system...
... Category. 6. PCI-E memory card reader Driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Click Drivers & downloads 5. Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver 1. Turn on the screen. 4. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Install the Realtek driver, that is available for download on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. NOTE: If you saved the audio driver file. 8. Audio Driver The Windows operating system...
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... Components Installer Intel Management Engine driver enable advance manageability features. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer, and then click Submit. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer. 7. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer model. 4. Click Download to the folder where you saved the card reader driver file. 8. The software...
... Components Installer Intel Management Engine driver enable advance manageability features. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer, and then click Submit. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer. 7. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer model. 4. Click Download to the folder where you saved the card reader driver file. 8. The software...
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... driver. 8. This driver enables all input devices to function effectively and the software package is complete, navigate to download the software package for your computer. 7. Turn on the screen. 8. Click Download to communicate with the operating system through Intel HID messages during an event of your computer. Ethernet Network Controller Driver Ethernet Network Controller driver enable Ethernet features in your computer. 2. Downloading and installing the LAN driver 1. Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions...
... driver. 8. This driver enables all input devices to function effectively and the software package is complete, navigate to download the software package for your computer. 7. Turn on the screen. 8. Click Download to communicate with the operating system through Intel HID messages during an event of your computer. Ethernet Network Controller Driver Ethernet Network Controller driver enable Ethernet features in your computer. 2. Downloading and installing the LAN driver 1. Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions...
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... connector pins. 1 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to avoid bending any installed card from the media-card reader. Shut down . 6 Safety instructions After you have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that is not authorized by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by Dell...
... connector pins. 1 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to avoid bending any installed card from the media-card reader. Shut down . 6 Safety instructions After you have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that is not authorized by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by Dell...
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Connect any other parts that you removed before working on your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Turn on your computer. 4. Connect your computer. Safety instructions 9 Replace any media cards, discs, or any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3. 2.
Connect any other parts that you removed before working on your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Turn on your computer. 4. Connect your computer. Safety instructions 9 Replace any media cards, discs, or any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3. 2.
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... secure the rear-I/O bracket to the rear-I /O bracket. 5. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the power-supply socket to the display-assembly base. 3. Install the back cover. 4. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 61 System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Install the bottom cover. 2. Install the cable cover (optional). 5. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Align the screw hole on the power-supply socket...
... secure the rear-I/O bracket to the rear-I /O bracket. 5. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the power-supply socket to the display-assembly base. 3. Install the back cover. 4. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 61 System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Install the bottom cover. 2. Install the cable cover (optional). 5. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Align the screw hole on the power-supply socket...
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... or manually browse for browser-specific instructions. 8. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on how to download and install SupportAssist. For manual download and installation, click Category. 14. 3 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on the system. 12. Turn on your computer starts to install the drivers. NOTE: If you saved the driver file. 17. Click the Detect Drivers button. 6. The application installs all...
... or manually browse for browser-specific instructions. 8. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on how to download and install SupportAssist. For manual download and installation, click Category. 14. 3 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on the system. 12. Turn on your computer starts to install the drivers. NOTE: If you saved the driver file. 17. Click the Detect Drivers button. 6. The application installs all...
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...; System setup options • System and setup password BIOS overview The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer. 4 System setup NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this task Turn on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Moves to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). Boot Sequence Boot Sequence...
...; System setup options • System and setup password BIOS overview The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer. 4 System setup NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this task Turn on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can boot from including the diagnostic option. Moves to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). Boot Sequence Boot Sequence...
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...dual channel mode. Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. System setup options-System information menu General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Ownership Tag Displays the Ownership Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer. ○ Windows Boot Manager ○ Onboard NIC (IPV4) ○ Onboard NIC (IPV6) • OTHER OPTIONS ○ BIOS Setup ○ Device Configuration ○ BIOS Flash Update ○ Diagnostics ○ SupportAssist OS Recovery ○ Change...
...dual channel mode. Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. System setup options-System information menu General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Ownership Tag Displays the Ownership Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer. ○ Windows Boot Manager ○ Onboard NIC (IPV4) ○ Onboard NIC (IPV6) • OTHER OPTIONS ○ BIOS Setup ○ Device Configuration ○ BIOS Flash Update ○ Diagnostics ○ SupportAssist OS Recovery ○ Change...
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... computer. Displays the bluetooth device information of the computer. Displays the UEFI Boot options. SATA Operation Configure operating mode of the computer. Displays the discrete graphics information of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. System setup options-System Configuration menu System Configuration Integrated NIC Enable UEFI Network Stack Controls the on board. By default, the RAID On option is used. SMART Reporting Enable or disable Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) during system startup. Displays the LAN On Motherboard (LOM...
... computer. Displays the bluetooth device information of the computer. Displays the UEFI Boot options. SATA Operation Configure operating mode of the computer. Displays the discrete graphics information of the integrated SATA hard drive controller. System setup options-System Configuration menu System Configuration Integrated NIC Enable UEFI Network Stack Controls the on board. By default, the RAID On option is used. SMART Reporting Enable or disable Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) during system startup. Displays the LAN On Motherboard (LOM...
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... (SD) Card Boot option is enabled. System setup options-System Configuration menu(continued) System Configuration USB Configuration Enable USB Boot Support Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices connected to side USB port. Enable Side USB Ports Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices connected to rear USB port. Side USB Configuration Enable or disable rear USB configuration. By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode option is enabled. Password Configuration Control the minimum and maximum number of characters...
... (SD) Card Boot option is enabled. System setup options-System Configuration menu(continued) System Configuration USB Configuration Enable USB Boot Support Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices connected to side USB port. Enable Side USB Ports Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices connected to rear USB port. Side USB Configuration Enable or disable rear USB configuration. By default, the Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode option is enabled. Password Configuration Control the minimum and maximum number of characters...
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...failure continues, replace the memory module. 2 5 Invalid memory installed Reset the memory module. Diagnostic LED behavior Blinking pattern Amber White 1 1 Problem description MBIST: TPM Detection Failure Suggested resolution Replace the system board. 1 2 MBIST:SPI flash, Unrecoverable SPI flash Replace the system board. If problem continues, replace the system board. 2 7 Display failure Flash the latest BIOS version. Release the power button. 5. This indicates that the power supply or another device in hibernation or turned off indicating the Recovery image...
...failure continues, replace the memory module. 2 5 Invalid memory installed Reset the memory module. Diagnostic LED behavior Blinking pattern Amber White 1 1 Problem description MBIST: TPM Detection Failure Suggested resolution Replace the system board. 1 2 MBIST:SPI flash, Unrecoverable SPI flash Replace the system board. If problem continues, replace the system board. 2 7 Display failure Flash the latest BIOS version. Release the power button. 5. This indicates that the power supply or another device in hibernation or turned off indicating the Recovery image...
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....dell.com/ support. The BIOS Update Utility appears. If problem continues, replace the system board. Flashing BIOS (USB key) Steps 1. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is unable to boot to the operating system. Replace the system board. Initiate PSU BIST. If problem continues, replace the system board. Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a standalone tool that is displayed on the screen. 6. Copy the BIOS setup program file to download the latest BIOS setup...
....dell.com/ support. The BIOS Update Utility appears. If problem continues, replace the system board. Flashing BIOS (USB key) Steps 1. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is unable to boot to the operating system. Replace the system board. Initiate PSU BIST. If problem continues, replace the system board. Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a standalone tool that is displayed on the screen. 6. Copy the BIOS setup program file to download the latest BIOS setup...
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... processor • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) • Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver 24 Specifications of your computer. Audio specifications (continued) Description Average Peak Subwoofer output Microphone Values 5 W 6 W Not supported 4 Storage Your computer supports one M.2 16 GB/32 GB Intel Optane Memory The primary drive of OptiPlex 7480 All-in-One It neither replaces nor adds to 1 TB Intel Optane memory...
... processor • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) • Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver 24 Specifications of your computer. Audio specifications (continued) Description Average Peak Subwoofer output Microphone Values 5 W 6 W Not supported 4 Storage Your computer supports one M.2 16 GB/32 GB Intel Optane Memory The primary drive of OptiPlex 7480 All-in-One It neither replaces nor adds to 1 TB Intel Optane memory...