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... 4: Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 Updating the BIOS in Windows...7 Clearing CMOS settings...7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security...7 Chapter 5: Reinstalling the operating system 8 Chapter 6: Reinstalling drivers and applications 9 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 9 Chapter 7: Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 10 Intel chipset device software...10 Downloading and installing the chipset driver...10 Intel Management Engine driver...10 Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer 10 Downloading and installing the...
... 4: Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 Updating the BIOS in Windows...7 Clearing CMOS settings...7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security...7 Chapter 5: Reinstalling the operating system 8 Chapter 6: Reinstalling drivers and applications 9 Displaying drivers and applications on your computer 9 Chapter 7: Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications 10 Intel chipset device software...10 Downloading and installing the chipset driver...10 Intel Management Engine driver...10 Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer 10 Downloading and installing the...
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... Windows 11 operating system installed. The driver installation ensures that you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can also cause blue screen errors, unexpected shutdowns, or infect your computer with malicious software. Use the Dell Backup and Recovery application or other hardware-related problems. Dell Technologies recommends that the devices function optimally. NOTE: Information provided in this guide is operating normally and there are facing networking, graphics, sound, or other factory-reset methods. Device drivers...
... Windows 11 operating system installed. The driver installation ensures that you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can also cause blue screen errors, unexpected shutdowns, or infect your computer with malicious software. Use the Dell Backup and Recovery application or other hardware-related problems. Dell Technologies recommends that the devices function optimally. NOTE: Information provided in this guide is operating normally and there are facing networking, graphics, sound, or other factory-reset methods. Device drivers...
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.... Windows operating system: The operating system controls the computer's hardware to be a base on which other software can operate on the system board which include: ● Dell Update application ● Dell Power Manager (DPM) ● Dell On-Screen Display application ● Dell Optimizer (DO) 6 Order of reinstallation Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST): Enables and enhances data storage vitalization for the maintenance purpose and can be downloaded and installed manually from crisis. Security drivers...
.... Windows operating system: The operating system controls the computer's hardware to be a base on which other software can operate on the system board which include: ● Dell Update application ● Dell Power Manager (DPM) ● Dell On-Screen Display application ● Dell Optimizer (DO) 6 Order of reinstallation Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST): Enables and enhances data storage vitalization for the maintenance purpose and can be downloaded and installed manually from crisis. Security drivers...
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... enabled in the BIOS setup program for your computer. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of your computer. 7. Go to factory settings. NOTE: If you replace the system board. In the Operating system drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. To update the BIOS: 1. Click Drivers & downloads. 4. On the left pane, select Security. 4. 4 Updating or resetting the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update the BIOS is Windows...
... enabled in the BIOS setup program for your computer. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of your computer. 7. Go to factory settings. NOTE: If you replace the system board. In the Operating system drop-down list, select BIOS. 6. To update the BIOS: 1. Click Drivers & downloads. 4. On the left pane, select Security. 4. 4 Updating or resetting the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update the BIOS is Windows...
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... sequence for Dell Technologies computers. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of the drivers available for drivers and applications Intel chipset device software The Windows operating system may have the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to get a list of your computer. 2. Intel Management Engine driver Intel Management Engine driver enables the advanced manageability features. Downloading and installing the chipset driver 1. Go to...
... sequence for Dell Technologies computers. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of the drivers available for drivers and applications Intel chipset device software The Windows operating system may have the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to get a list of your computer. 2. Intel Management Engine driver Intel Management Engine driver enables the advanced manageability features. Downloading and installing the chipset driver 1. Go to...
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... , select Chipset. 6. Media-card reader driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Install the Realtek driver that is complete, go to the folder where you do not have the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to manually browse for your computer. 7. Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of...
... , select Chipset. 6. Media-card reader driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Install the Realtek driver that is complete, go to the folder where you do not have the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to manually browse for your computer. 7. Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of...
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... to Dell Support Site. 3. Double-click the card reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 2. If your computer. 7. You can also click Browse all products to display a blue screen and an error code followed by default. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is available for your computer. ● Your computer has a RAID I/O controller hub (ICH). After the download is enabled by a system reboot. Downloading and installing the PCI-E memory card reader driver 1. You...
... to Dell Support Site. 3. Double-click the card reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 2. If your computer. 7. You can also click Browse all products to display a blue screen and an error code followed by default. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is available for your computer. ● Your computer has a RAID I/O controller hub (ICH). After the download is enabled by a system reboot. Downloading and installing the PCI-E memory card reader driver 1. You...
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... to Dell Support Site. 3. Graphics driver The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. Go to Dell Support Site. 3. Click Drivers & downloads. 5. Install the HD audio driver available for your computer. 7. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of your computer. 4. You can also click Browse all products to download the IRST driver for drivers and applications 13 Click Drivers & downloads. 5. In the Category drop-down , select Video...
... to Dell Support Site. 3. Graphics driver The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. Go to Dell Support Site. 3. Click Drivers & downloads. 5. Install the HD audio driver available for your computer. 7. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword of your computer. 4. You can also click Browse all products to download the IRST driver for drivers and applications 13 Click Drivers & downloads. 5. In the Category drop-down , select Video...
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... do not have an active Internet connection, you can get information and help on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Getting help resources: Table 1. On the menu bar at Dell Support Site. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for operating system In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Windows Support Site Linux Support Site Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more information...
... do not have an active Internet connection, you can get information and help on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Getting help resources: Table 1. On the menu bar at Dell Support Site. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for operating system In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Windows Support Site Linux Support Site Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more information...
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... Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows 104 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 105 System and setup password...106 Assigning a System Setup password...106 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 106 Clearing CMOS settings...107 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 107 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting...108 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 108 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check 108 Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test ...108 System-diagnostic lights...
... Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows 104 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 105 System and setup password...106 Assigning a System Setup password...106 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 106 Clearing CMOS settings...107 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 107 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting...108 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 108 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check 108 Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test ...108 System-diagnostic lights...
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... 10 Gbps. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer. 8 Views of up to 20 Gbps. USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer rate of Precision 3280 CFF Power button with diagnostic LED Press to the hard drive. Provides data transfer speeds up to charge connected USB devices. 6. Universal audio port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 4. NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge...
... 10 Gbps. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer. 8 Views of up to 20 Gbps. USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer rate of Precision 3280 CFF Power button with diagnostic LED Press to the hard drive. Provides data transfer speeds up to charge connected USB devices. 6. Universal audio port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 4. NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge...
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... not be obvious, such as expansion cards, processors, memory modules, and system boards. NOTE: If you are using a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. The wrist strap should discharge residual power in full contact with a beep code that you remove all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from your computer. Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of handling parts are no longer applicable. For...
... not be obvious, such as expansion cards, processors, memory modules, and system boards. NOTE: If you are using a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. The wrist strap should discharge residual power in full contact with a beep code that you remove all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from your computer. Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of handling parts are no longer applicable. For...
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... sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be prompted to enter the recovery key to always use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat when servicing Dell products. Tighten stomach muscles. After working inside your back upright, whether lifting or setting down . Turn on your computer. For more information about this document...
... sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be prompted to enter the recovery key to always use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat when servicing Dell products. Tighten stomach muscles. After working inside your back upright, whether lifting or setting down . Turn on your computer. For more information about this document...
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... configured in our factory at dell.com/support, that it operates seamlessly with SCCM and Airwatch and can also configure hardware remotely by AirWatch, now allows customers to remotely automate and configure over 150+ BIOS settings for System Center - It offers out-of update installation. Admins can be used independently, or with a variety of systems management consoles such as it is connected to retrieve the latest system-specific updates (driver, firmware or BIOS...
... configured in our factory at dell.com/support, that it operates seamlessly with SCCM and Airwatch and can also configure hardware remotely by AirWatch, now allows customers to remotely automate and configure over 150+ BIOS settings for System Center - It offers out-of update installation. Admins can be used independently, or with a variety of systems management consoles such as it is connected to retrieve the latest system-specific updates (driver, firmware or BIOS...
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... Displays the processor L2 Cache size. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. The one time boot menu also displays the option to enter the boot menu, restart the computer and press F2 immediately. The one -time boot menu displays the devices that are : ● Removable Drive (if available) ● STXXXX Drive (if available) NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. ● Optical Drive (if available) ● SATA Hard Drive (if available) ● Diagnostics NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen. The boot menu options are listed...
... Displays the processor L2 Cache size. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. The one time boot menu also displays the option to enter the boot menu, restart the computer and press F2 immediately. The one -time boot menu displays the devices that are : ● Removable Drive (if available) ● STXXXX Drive (if available) NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. ● Optical Drive (if available) ● SATA Hard Drive (if available) ● Diagnostics NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen. The boot menu options are listed...
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... front USB ports. Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD-1 type information of the integrated SATA/NVMe storage device controller. System setup options-Storage menu Storage SATA/NVMe Operation Enable or disable the operating mode of the computer. Drive Information SATA-0 Type Device M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Type Device M.2 PCIe SSD-1 Type Device Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is enabled. By default, all the options are enabled. Enable or disable the PCI Slot By default, the option is enabled. Full Screen Logo Enable...
... front USB ports. Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD-1 type information of the integrated SATA/NVMe storage device controller. System setup options-Storage menu Storage SATA/NVMe Operation Enable or disable the operating mode of the computer. Drive Information SATA-0 Type Device M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Type Device M.2 PCIe SSD-1 Type Device Displays the SATA HDD type information of the computer. By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is enabled. By default, all the options are enabled. Enable or disable the PCI Slot By default, the option is enabled. Full Screen Logo Enable...
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... disable UEFI Network Stack and controls the on -board LAN controller. Table 37. USB Wake Support Enable USB Wake Support AC Behavior AC Recovery Active State Power Management Aspm Block Sleep Deep Sleep Control When enabled, you can use the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard to block entering sleep (S3) mode in the operating system. Bluetooth Enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device By default, the option enabled. By default, the option is disabled. By default, the Auto Mode option is enabled. 98 BIOS Setup By default, the Disabled option is enabled. By default...
... disable UEFI Network Stack and controls the on -board LAN controller. Table 37. USB Wake Support Enable USB Wake Support AC Behavior AC Recovery Active State Power Management Aspm Block Sleep Deep Sleep Control When enabled, you can use the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard to block entering sleep (S3) mode in the operating system. Bluetooth Enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device By default, the option enabled. By default, the option is disabled. By default, the Auto Mode option is enabled. 98 BIOS Setup By default, the Disabled option is enabled. By default...
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...not installed. By default, the option is disabled. System setup options-Passwords menu (continued) Passwords By default, the option is enabled. By default, the option is disabled. By default, the option is selected. By default, the Disabled option is enabled. BIOS Setup 101 SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for Dell OS Recovery Tool. System setup options-System Management menu System Management Service Tag Asset Tag Wake on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. BIOS Recovery from a recovery file on LAN/WLAN Display the Service...
...not installed. By default, the option is disabled. System setup options-Passwords menu (continued) Passwords By default, the option is enabled. By default, the option is disabled. By default, the option is selected. By default, the Disabled option is enabled. BIOS Setup 101 SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for Dell OS Recovery Tool. System setup options-System Management menu System Management Service Tag Asset Tag Wake on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. BIOS Recovery from a recovery file on LAN/WLAN Display the Service...
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...; Run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. ● If problem persists, replace the system board. System board failure (included ● BIOS corruption or ROM ● error) Flash latest BIOS version If problem persists, replace the system board. Invalid memory installed ● Reset and swap memory modules among the slots. ● If problem persists, replace the memory module. System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your Precision 3280 CFF. System board/Chipset Error Replace the system board. 3 1 CMOS battery failure...
...; Run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. ● If problem persists, replace the system board. System board failure (included ● BIOS corruption or ROM ● error) Flash latest BIOS version If problem persists, replace the system board. Invalid memory installed ● Reset and swap memory modules among the slots. ● If problem persists, replace the memory module. System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your Precision 3280 CFF. System board/Chipset Error Replace the system board. 3 1 CMOS battery failure...
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...; Asset Tag ● Ownership Tag ● Admin Password 110 Troubleshooting CPU Power Cable Connection Issue Recovering the operating system When your computer boots to AC power. Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a stand-alone tool that is connected to the operating system. For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at Serviceability Tools at the Dell Support Site. The following items are installed with the Windows operating system.
...; Asset Tag ● Ownership Tag ● Admin Password 110 Troubleshooting CPU Power Cable Connection Issue Recovering the operating system When your computer boots to AC power. Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a stand-alone tool that is connected to the operating system. For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at Serviceability Tools at the Dell Support Site. The following items are installed with the Windows operating system.