Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................7 3 Chassis overview..........................8 Display view.................................... 8 Left view....................................9 Right view....................................9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................11 Keyboard shortcuts................................11 4 Technical specifications......................13 System information................................13 Processor....................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................37 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................37 System and setup password..............................38 Assigning a system setup password..........................38 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................39 7 Getting help..........................40 Contacting Dell..................................40 Contents...
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 2. Finish Windows system setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps(continued) Dell apps Details SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7. Click Create. 8. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Left view 1. Power connector port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) port with DisplayPort/Thunderbolt (optional) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 4. Smart card reader (optional) Right view 1. microSD card reader 2. Headset/ Microphone port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 4.
Bottom view 1. Thermal vent 2. Service tag label 3. Speakers Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Technical specifications System information Table 3. System information Feature Specifications Integrated in the processor Chipset 64-bit DRAM bus width 32 MB FLASH EPROM Up to Gen3 PCIe bus Up to 8 GT/s External bus frequency Processor NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.
Table 10. Video card specifications(continued) Controller Type Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution AMD Radeon Discrete GDDR5 2 GB 540X Camera (optional) Table 11. Camera specifications Feature Specifications Camera Type RGB, HD fixed focus IR Camera 6 mm IR camera (optional) Resolution Still image: HD resolution (1280 x 720)
Table 18. Touchpad specifications(continued) Feature Specifications NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Fingerprint reader—optional Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications Feature Specifications Type FPR in power button FPR on palmrest Sensor technology Capacitive Sensor resolution...
Table 22. Power adapter specifications(continued) Feature Specifications 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Temperature range (Operating) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Temperature range (Non- Operating) Sensor and control specifications Table 23.
FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR Security options—Contacted smartcard reader Table 27. Contacted smartcard reader Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5V powered smartcard ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support...
Table 27. Contacted smartcard reader(continued) Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers. Windows Certified Device certified by Micrsoft WHCK FIPS 201 (PIV/HSPD-12) Compliant via...
Downloading drivers Downloading drivers 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Boot Sequence Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •...
Table 31. General (continued) Option Description • Never Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately. System information Table 32. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller. •...
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Table 32. System Configuration (continued) Option Description Both the options are selected by default. Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are: •...
Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider. NOTE: The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Table 33. Security(continued) Option Description • Enabled - This option is selected by default. • Disabled • Permanently Disabled OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screen via hotkeys during boot. • Enabled (default) •...
Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 35. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: •...
Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration • Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
POST behavior Option Description Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Enable Network.
Option Description VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default. Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 37. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
The computer reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1.