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... cover...17 Hard drive...17 Removing the hard drive assembly...17 Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket 18 Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 19 Installing the hard drive assembly...20 Fingerprint reader...20 Removing the fingerprint reader...20 Installing the fingerprint reader...22 WLAN card...22 Removing the WLAN card...22 Installing the WLAN card...23 Memory modules...23 Removing the memory module...23 Installing the memory module...24 Coin-cell battery...24 Removing the coin cell battery...24 Installing the coin cell battery...25 Power button board...
... cover...17 Hard drive...17 Removing the hard drive assembly...17 Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket 18 Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 19 Installing the hard drive assembly...20 Fingerprint reader...20 Removing the fingerprint reader...20 Installing the fingerprint reader...22 WLAN card...22 Removing the WLAN card...22 Installing the WLAN card...23 Memory modules...23 Removing the memory module...23 Installing the memory module...24 Coin-cell battery...24 Removing the coin cell battery...24 Installing the coin cell battery...25 Power button board...
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... setup options...54 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 61 Updating the BIOS in Windows ...63 System and setup password...64 Assigning a system setup password...64 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 64 6 Software...66 Supported operating systems...66 Downloading Windows drivers...66 Intel chipset drivers...66 Battery drivers...67 Intel HID Event Filter...68 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework...68 Disk drivers...69 Realtek PCI-E Memory Card...69 Graphics controller driver...69 Bluetooth drivers...69 Network drivers...
... setup options...54 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu 61 Updating the BIOS in Windows ...63 System and setup password...64 Assigning a system setup password...64 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 64 6 Software...66 Supported operating systems...66 Downloading Windows drivers...66 Intel chipset drivers...66 Battery drivers...67 Intel HID Event Filter...68 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework...68 Disk drivers...69 Realtek PCI-E Memory Card...69 Graphics controller driver...69 Bluetooth drivers...69 Network drivers...
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... chance of device functionality. An example of handling parts are catastrophic and intermittent failures. • Catastrophic - The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is a memory DIMM that is an increasing concern. Touching the chassis before you remove all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system. • Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any notebook to avoid...
... chance of device functionality. An example of handling parts are catastrophic and intermittent failures. • Catastrophic - The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is a memory DIMM that is an increasing concern. Touching the chassis before you remove all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system. • Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any notebook to avoid...
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... unplugging the cable from your computer and all network cables from the computer (if available). Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to the load. Abdominal muscles support your back. 5. Turn off your body and back. 6. After working inside your computer After you complete any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots. Connect your spine...
... unplugging the cable from your computer and all network cables from the computer (if available). Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to the load. Abdominal muscles support your back. 5. Turn off your body and back. 6. After working inside your computer After you complete any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots. Connect your spine...
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... After working inside your computer. 2. Installing the base cover 1. Flip the computer over. 5. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Hard drive Removing the hard drive assembly 1. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. 3. M2x5) screws to secure the base cover to the system board. 6. Remove the: a) Battery b) Optical drive c) Keyboard d) Base cover Disassembly and reassembly 17 Open the display and connect the optical drive connector...
... After working inside your computer. 2. Installing the base cover 1. Flip the computer over. 5. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Hard drive Removing the hard drive assembly 1. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. 3. M2x5) screws to secure the base cover to the system board. 6. Remove the: a) Battery b) Optical drive c) Keyboard d) Base cover Disassembly and reassembly 17 Open the display and connect the optical drive connector...
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... content type • Additional Color Spaces - Real-time signaling of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems • HDMI supports communication between display and source devices, enabling a TV to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for phones and other portable devices, supporting video resolutions up to take full advantage of their IP-enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable • Audio Return Channel - A new, smaller connector for a separate audio cable • 3D - New cables...
... content type • Additional Color Spaces - Real-time signaling of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems • HDMI supports communication between display and source devices, enabling a TV to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for phones and other portable devices, supporting video resolutions up to take full advantage of their IP-enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable • Audio Return Channel - A new, smaller connector for a separate audio cable • 3D - New cables...
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... changes below: • An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with about 6 billion devices sold, and yet the need for new transfer types • Backward USB 2.0 compatibility • New connectors and cable The topics below ). • USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for a combined total of 4.8 Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode...
... changes below: • An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with about 6 billion devices sold, and yet the need for new transfer types • Backward USB 2.0 compatibility • New connectors and cable The topics below ). • USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for a combined total of 4.8 Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode...
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... • Wireless LAN Options: • Qualcomm QCA9377 802.11ac Dual Band (1x1) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 • Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 • 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI 1.4, VGA • RJ-45 • SD 3.0 Memory card reader • Universal Jack (global headset jack + mic phone in + line in support) • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader Single Pointing, non backlit w/Precision compliant Clickpad Touchpad (no buttons) • ENERGY STAR 6.1 (includes Windows and Ubuntu...
... • Wireless LAN Options: • Qualcomm QCA9377 802.11ac Dual Band (1x1) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 • Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 • 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI 1.4, VGA • RJ-45 • SD 3.0 Memory card reader • Universal Jack (global headset jack + mic phone in + line in support) • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader Single Pointing, non backlit w/Precision compliant Clickpad Touchpad (no buttons) • ENERGY STAR 6.1 (includes Windows and Ubuntu...
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... boot menu displays the devices that you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your notebook hardware and specify BIOS level options. Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable. 5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your computer security Topics: • Boot Sequence • Navigation keys • System setup options • Flashing the BIOS...
... boot menu displays the devices that you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your notebook hardware and specify BIOS level options. Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable. 5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your computer security Topics: • Boot Sequence • Navigation keys • System setup options • Flashing the BIOS...
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... primary hardware features of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot List Option Allows you to change the boot order. The option is: • Windows Boot Manager By default, all the options are : • Disabled • AHCI: This option is enabled. Allows you to enter the Admin password (if set) when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu. • Always, Except Internal HDD • Always • Never By default, Always, Except Internal HDD is enabled by default. 54 System setup The options...
... primary hardware features of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot List Option Allows you to change the boot order. The option is: • Windows Boot Manager By default, all the options are : • Disabled • AHCI: This option is enabled. Allows you to enter the Admin password (if set) when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu. • Always, Except Internal HDD • Always • Never By default, Always, Except Internal HDD is enabled by default. 54 System setup The options...
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...-disk drive. Option Drives SMART Reporting USB Configuration Audio Miscellaneous Devices Table 8. NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. Security Option Admin Password System Password Internal HDD-0 Password Description Allows you to set Allows you to set the system or hard drive password. System setup 55 NOTE: The Video setting will only be visible when a video card is part of these settings. Default Setting: Not set , change or delete the password on board...
...-disk drive. Option Drives SMART Reporting USB Configuration Audio Miscellaneous Devices Table 8. NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. Security Option Admin Password System Password Internal HDD-0 Password Description Allows you to set Allows you to set the system or hard drive password. System setup 55 NOTE: The Video setting will only be visible when a video card is part of these settings. Default Setting: Not set , change or delete the password on board...
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...is set strong passwords. If disabled the setup options are : • TPM On (enabled by default) • Clear • PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands • PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands • Attestation Enable (enabled by default) • Key Storage Enable (enabled by default) • SHA-256 (enabled by the admin password. Default Setting: Enable Admin Setup Lockout is selected. Option Strong Password Password Configuration Password Bypass Password Change Non-Admin Setup Changes UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates TPM 2.0 Security Computrace CPU XD Support Admin Setup Lockout...
...is set strong passwords. If disabled the setup options are : • TPM On (enabled by default) • Clear • PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands • PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands • Attestation Enable (enabled by default) • Key Storage Enable (enabled by default) • SHA-256 (enabled by the admin password. Default Setting: Enable Admin Setup Lockout is selected. Option Strong Password Password Configuration Password Bypass Password Change Non-Admin Setup Changes UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates TPM 2.0 Security Computrace CPU XD Support Admin Setup Lockout...
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...; Reset All Keys- The options are : • Disabled • Enabled • Software Controlled Default setting: Software Controlled This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are : • 32 MB • 64 MB • 128 MB Default setting: 128 MB System setup 57 Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you to File- Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options Option Intel SGX Enable Enclave Memory Size Description This field specifies you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options...
...; Reset All Keys- The options are : • Disabled • Enabled • Software Controlled Default setting: Software Controlled This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are : • 32 MB • 64 MB • 128 MB Default setting: 128 MB System setup 57 Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you to File- Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options Option Intel SGX Enable Enclave Memory Size Description This field specifies you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options...
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... Recovery Threshold Allows you to pervious revisions. Wireless Option Wireless Switch Wireless Device Enable Description Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by default) This field enables user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from all internal storage device. Table 18. System Logs Option BIOS Events Thermal Events Power Events Description Allows you to erase data from a recover file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. Table 19. Enabled by default) 60 System setup Options...
... Recovery Threshold Allows you to pervious revisions. Wireless Option Wireless Switch Wireless Device Enable Description Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by default) This field enables user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from all internal storage device. Table 18. System Logs Option BIOS Events Thermal Events Power Events Description Allows you to erase data from a recover file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. Table 19. Enabled by default) 60 System setup Options...
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... One-Time boot menu, you copied the flash into a USB port of the USB key • AC power adapter connected to the system • Functional system battery to flash the BIOS Perform the following steps to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter. 3. From a power off the system could make the system fail to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed, then the BIOS supports this function. The Bios flash menu will need: • USB key formatted to...
... One-Time boot menu, you copied the flash into a USB port of the USB key • AC power adapter connected to the system • Functional system battery to flash the BIOS Perform the following steps to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter. 3. From a power off the system could make the system fail to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed, then the BIOS supports this function. The Bios flash menu will need: • USB key formatted to...
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... new password field. Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that you must enter to access and make changes to delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is displayed. 2. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of security for more than three revisions. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download. 10. The Drivers and Downloads section opens. 7. The Security screen is Locked...
... new password field. Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that you must enter to access and make changes to delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is displayed. 2. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of security for more than three revisions. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download. 10. The Drivers and Downloads section opens. 7. The Security screen is Locked...
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... drivers. 6 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to download the driver for your notebook model. 4. Go to install. 7. Intel chipset drivers Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the system. 66 Software Select the operating system installed on the notebook. 2. Turn on your notebook. 6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to Dell.com/support. 3. Supported operating systems Supported operating systems Windows Others Description • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro...
... drivers. 6 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to download the driver for your notebook model. 4. Go to install. 7. Intel chipset drivers Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the system. 66 Software Select the operating system installed on the notebook. 2. Turn on your notebook. 6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to Dell.com/support. 3. Supported operating systems Supported operating systems Windows Others Description • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro...
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... Graphics controller driver Verify if the graphics controller driver is already installed in the computer. The following is already installed in the computer. Graphics controller driver Before Installation After Installation Bluetooth drivers This platform supports a variety of Bluetooth drivers. Disk drivers Before Installation None After Installation Realtek PCI-E Memory Card Verify if the Realtek PCI-E Memory Card is an example Software 69 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Before Installation After Installation Disk drivers Disk drivers installed in...
... Graphics controller driver Verify if the graphics controller driver is already installed in the computer. The following is already installed in the computer. Graphics controller driver Before Installation After Installation Bluetooth drivers This platform supports a variety of Bluetooth drivers. Disk drivers Before Installation None After Installation Realtek PCI-E Memory Card Verify if the Realtek PCI-E Memory Card is an example Software 69 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Before Installation After Installation Disk drivers Disk drivers installed in...
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... indicated via the bicolor Battery Charge LED. The pattern then repeats. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for specific devices require user interaction. The ePSA is displayed. 3. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests. 7. Press the arrow in a notebook. Instead of your hardware. Always ensure that you of LED blinks (1 through 9) in amber, followed by the FN+PWR buttons while powering...
... indicated via the bicolor Battery Charge LED. The pattern then repeats. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for specific devices require user interaction. The ePSA is displayed. 3. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests. 7. Press the arrow in a notebook. Instead of your hardware. Always ensure that you of LED blinks (1 through 9) in amber, followed by the FN+PWR buttons while powering...
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... Notebooks, battery codes for 25 seconds and then release the power button. Diagnostic Error Codes will not shutdown when displaying the Diagnostic Error Codes. Go to how to recover your custom BIOS setting selections: • The Boot List • Enable Legacy OROMs • Secure Boot Enable • Allow BIOS Downgrade Troubleshooting 73 LED pattern Blinking pattern Problem Description Ambe White r Suggested Resolution 2 1 processor processor failure 2 2 system board, BIOS ROM system board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 3 memory no memory/no RAM detected...
... Notebooks, battery codes for 25 seconds and then release the power button. Diagnostic Error Codes will not shutdown when displaying the Diagnostic Error Codes. Go to how to recover your custom BIOS setting selections: • The Boot List • Enable Legacy OROMs • Secure Boot Enable • Allow BIOS Downgrade Troubleshooting 73 LED pattern Blinking pattern Problem Description Ambe White r Suggested Resolution 2 1 processor processor failure 2 2 system board, BIOS ROM system board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 3 memory no memory/no RAM detected...