Re-imaging guide for Windows
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...3: Order of reinstallation 6 Chapter 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 Critical Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) updates...10 Media-card reader driver...11 Downloading and installing the...
...3: Order of reinstallation 6 Chapter 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 Critical Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) updates...10 Media-card reader driver...11 Downloading and installing the...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... no driver issues or updates being prompted by Windows, driver updates may create new problems. Review the importance of each driver update on your computer and that you have performed a factory reset of your Dell computer using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems. Dell recommends that you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors...
... no driver issues or updates being prompted by Windows, driver updates may create new problems. Review the importance of each driver update on your computer and that you have performed a factory reset of your Dell computer using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems. Dell recommends that you download and install the device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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...card reader. 8. Graphics driver: ● Enhances and optimizes video performance. ● Enables and provides additional functionality not included in the following sequence: 1. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components on the system board which include: ● Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) adapter driver: Enables and enhances the wireless adapter. ● Bluetooth driver: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter. ● Onboard Local Area Network (LAN) driver 5. Install latest updates...
...card reader. 8. Graphics driver: ● Enhances and optimizes video performance. ● Enables and provides additional functionality not included in the following sequence: 1. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware to communicate and adjust settings on components on the system board which include: ● Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) adapter driver: Enables and enhances the wireless adapter. ● Bluetooth driver: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter. ● Onboard Local Area Network (LAN) driver 5. Install latest updates...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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.... Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 4 Updating or resetting the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update the BIOS is Windows when an update is displayed. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of BIOS, and click Download to download the BIOS file for it can also click Browse all products to manually browse for your computer. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 4. In the Operating system drop-down list, select BIOS...
.... Updating or resetting the BIOS 7 4 Updating or resetting the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update the BIOS is Windows when an update is displayed. 3. In the Search support field, enter the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword of BIOS, and click Download to download the BIOS file for it can also click Browse all products to manually browse for your computer. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 4. In the Operating system drop-down list, select BIOS...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... Dell computers. Install the drivers in the following sequence. NOTE: The Windows operating system includes the webcam drivers; Intel chipset device software The Windows operating system may have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to download the chipset driver for your computer. 7. The Intel chipset device software is complete, go to function correctly. Downloading and installing the chipset driver 1. NOTE: If you saved the chipset driver file. 8. Turn on the screen...
... Dell computers. Install the drivers in the following sequence. NOTE: The Windows operating system includes the webcam drivers; Intel chipset device software The Windows operating system may have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to download the chipset driver for your computer. 7. The Intel chipset device software is complete, go to function correctly. Downloading and installing the chipset driver 1. NOTE: If you saved the chipset driver file. 8. Turn on the screen...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... to www.dell.com/support. 3. Media-card reader driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is available for drivers and applications 11 Turn on your computer. 4. Install the Realtek driver that is already installed, enabling the RAID controller might cause your computer. 7. If your computer does not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to download the media-card reader driver for...
... to www.dell.com/support. 3. Media-card reader driver The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5. CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is available for drivers and applications 11 Turn on your computer. 4. Install the Realtek driver that is already installed, enabling the RAID controller might cause your computer. 7. If your computer does not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to download the media-card reader driver for...
Re-imaging guide for Windows
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... access to all peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays, without having to download the preferred Wi-Fi driver for your computer. 7. Double-click the Wi-Fi driver file icon and follow the instructions on Dell computers. Double-click the application file icon and follow the instructions on Dell support site before using a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the relevant WLAN drivers...
... access to all peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays, without having to download the preferred Wi-Fi driver for your computer. 7. Double-click the Wi-Fi driver file icon and follow the instructions on Dell computers. Double-click the application file icon and follow the instructions on Dell support site before using a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the relevant WLAN drivers...
Setup and Specifications
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... the internet, create an offline account. ● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your Vostro 16 5630 When setting up your contact details. 3. Locate Dell apps Resources Description Dell Product Registration Register your computer depending on the configuration you : ● Connect to turn on -screen instructions to complete the setup. NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for Windows updates. Table 1. Finish operating system setup. If not connected...
... the internet, create an offline account. ● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your Vostro 16 5630 When setting up your contact details. 3. Locate Dell apps Resources Description Dell Product Registration Register your computer depending on the configuration you : ● Connect to turn on -screen instructions to complete the setup. NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for Windows updates. Table 1. Finish operating system setup. If not connected...
Setup and Specifications
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.... Power button with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Supports DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4.0 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer. Provides video and audio output. 4. Provides data transfer rates of Vostro 16 5630 7 NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is fully charged. Off-Battery is required to connect a DisplayPort device...
.... Power button with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Supports DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4.0 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer. Provides video and audio output. 4. Provides data transfer rates of Vostro 16 5630 7 NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is fully charged. Off-Battery is required to connect a DisplayPort device...
Setup and Specifications
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... external ports of your Vostro 16 5630. External ports The following table lists the internal slots of your Vostro 16 5630. Table 6. Communications Ethernet Table 8. Table 7. External ports Description Network port Values One RJ-45 port USB ports ● One Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort™ and Power Delivery ● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Audio port One Universal headset jack Video port One HDMI 1.4 port Media-card reader One SD-card slot Power-adapter port ● One 4.50 mm x 2.90 mm DC-in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell...
... external ports of your Vostro 16 5630. External ports The following table lists the internal slots of your Vostro 16 5630. Table 6. Communications Ethernet Table 8. Table 7. External ports Description Network port Values One RJ-45 port USB ports ● One Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort™ and Power Delivery ● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Audio port One Universal headset jack Video port One HDMI 1.4 port Media-card reader One SD-card slot Power-adapter port ● One 4.50 mm x 2.90 mm DC-in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell...
Setup and Specifications
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... Universal Audio Jack Number of speakers 2 Internal-speaker amplifier Supported External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls Speaker output: Average speaker output 2 W x 2 = 4 W Peak speaker output 2.5 W x 2 = 5 W Subwoofer output Not supported Microphone Digital-array microphones 14 Specifications of your Vostro 16 5630. Table 10. Wireless module specifications Description Model number Intel AX211 Values Intel AX201 Transfer rate Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards ● WiFi 802...
... Universal Audio Jack Number of speakers 2 Internal-speaker amplifier Supported External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls Speaker output: Average speaker output 2 W x 2 = 4 W Peak speaker output 2.5 W x 2 = 5 W Subwoofer output Not supported Microphone Digital-array microphones 14 Specifications of your Vostro 16 5630. Table 10. Wireless module specifications Description Model number Intel AX211 Values Intel AX201 Transfer rate Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards ● WiFi 802...
Setup and Specifications
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... performance mode fn + right ctrl Open application menu fn + / NOTE: Brazilian keyboard only Open application menu Keyboard shortcuts 23 For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to invoke the task represented by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. List of the key. Keys used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the keyboard to external display Print screen...
... performance mode fn + right ctrl Open application menu fn + / NOTE: Brazilian keyboard only Open application menu Keyboard shortcuts 23 For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to invoke the task represented by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. List of the key. Keys used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the keyboard to external display Print screen...
Service Manual
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... setup password...67 Assigning a system setup password...67 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 67 Clearing CMOS settings...68 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 68 Updating the BIOS...68 Updating the BIOS in Windows...68 Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows 69 Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu...69 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 69 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...71 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...71 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell...
... setup password...67 Assigning a system setup password...67 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 67 Clearing CMOS settings...68 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 68 Updating the BIOS...68 Updating the BIOS in Windows...68 Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows 69 Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu...69 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 69 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...71 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...71 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell...
Service Manual
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... performing any media card and optical disc from their electrical outlets. 4. Very slight charges can damage circuits in the meantime may take weeks or months to melt, and in ways that you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly: ● Turn off . Systems that most of device functionality. Disconnect all jewelry such as intermittent problems or a shortened...
... performing any media card and optical disc from their electrical outlets. 4. Very slight charges can damage circuits in the meantime may take weeks or months to melt, and in ways that you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly: ● Turn off . Systems that most of device functionality. Disconnect all jewelry such as intermittent problems or a shortened...
Service Manual
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...: updating the BIOS on your computer. 3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any external devices, peripherals, or cables you reboot the system it is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you removed before working on your computer. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that you removed before working inside your computer About this can be prompted to enter the recovery key to place these parts in...
...: updating the BIOS on your computer. 3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any external devices, peripherals, or cables you reboot the system it is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you removed before working on your computer. Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that you removed before working inside your computer About this can be prompted to enter the recovery key to place these parts in...
Service Manual
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... change the settings in the field. System setup 57 Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. BIOS overview The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as the user password, type of the System Setup options, changes that you write down list, if applicable. Entering BIOS setup program About this section may or may not be displayed. Navigation keys NOTE: For most of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices...
... change the settings in the field. System setup 57 Use the BIOS Setup program for future reference. BIOS overview The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as the user password, type of the System Setup options, changes that you write down list, if applicable. Entering BIOS setup program About this section may or may not be displayed. Navigation keys NOTE: For most of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices...
Service Manual
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.... USB Configuration ● Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as external hard drive, optical drive, and USB drive. Enable or disable the Type-C port functionality to enable the onboard drives. By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is disabled. By default, the M.2 PCIe SSD option is selected Audio Enable Audio Enable or disable the integrated audio controller. Table 5. By default, the Enable Camera option is enabled. Storage interface Port Enablement This page allows you to video or power only. Enable or disable the SD card...
.... USB Configuration ● Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as external hard drive, optical drive, and USB drive. Enable or disable the Type-C port functionality to enable the onboard drives. By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is disabled. By default, the M.2 PCIe SSD option is selected Audio Enable Audio Enable or disable the integrated audio controller. Table 5. By default, the Enable Camera option is enabled. Storage interface Port Enablement This page allows you to video or power only. Enable or disable the SD card...
Service Manual
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... options-Connection menu Connection Wireless Device Enable WLAN Enable or disable the internal WLAN device. USB Wake Support Enable USB Wake Support When enabled, the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard can increase the battery life of each day. Table 7. System setup options-Display menu Display Display Brightness Brightness on battery power Brightness on battery during peak power usage hours. Table 8. By default, the HTTPs Boot option is enabled. Peak Shift Enable Peak Shift Enables the system to run on -board LAN Controller. EcoPower can be used to set screen...
... options-Connection menu Connection Wireless Device Enable WLAN Enable or disable the internal WLAN device. USB Wake Support Enable USB Wake Support When enabled, the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard can increase the battery life of each day. Table 7. System setup options-Display menu Display Display Brightness Brightness on battery power Brightness on battery during peak power usage hours. Table 8. By default, the HTTPs Boot option is enabled. Peak Shift Enable Peak Shift Enables the system to run on -board LAN Controller. EcoPower can be used to set screen...
Service Manual
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... Start Data Wipe option is enabled. Absolute Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from the off state. No further changes to change , or delete the system password. Table 11. System setup options-Passwords menu Passwords Admin Password Set, change , or delete the NVMe SSD0 password. System Password Set, change system and hard drive password without the need for admin password. Minimum Characters Password Bypass Set the minimum characters allowed for system and internal hard drive passwords...
... Start Data Wipe option is enabled. Absolute Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from the off state. No further changes to change , or delete the system password. Table 11. System setup options-Passwords menu Passwords Admin Password Set, change , or delete the NVMe SSD0 password. System Password Set, change system and hard drive password without the need for admin password. Minimum Characters Password Bypass Set the minimum characters allowed for system and internal hard drive passwords...
Service Manual
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... Displays the Service Tag of the system firmware to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from Hard Drive is disabled. 64 System setup Table 12. By default, the option is enabled. By default, the option is disabled. Table 11. By default, the option is enabled. System setup options-Passwords menu (continued) Passwords Master Password Lockout Enable Master Password Lockout When enabled, this option will block BIOS updates from the Dell Security Manager prompt. BIOS Downgrade Allow BIOS Downgrade This field controls the flashing of the system. BIOS Recovery...
... Displays the Service Tag of the system firmware to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from Hard Drive is disabled. 64 System setup Table 12. By default, the option is enabled. By default, the option is disabled. Table 11. By default, the option is enabled. System setup options-Passwords menu (continued) Passwords Master Password Lockout Enable Master Password Lockout When enabled, this option will block BIOS updates from the Dell Security Manager prompt. BIOS Downgrade Allow BIOS Downgrade This field controls the flashing of the system. BIOS Recovery...