Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................5 2 Chassis view..............................7 Front open view..................................7 Left view....................................8 Right view................................... 8 Back view.................................... 9 Bottom view..................................10 Palm rest view..................................11 3 System specifications...........................12 Processor...................................12 System information................................13 Operating system................................13 Memory....................................13 Ports and connectors...............................14 Communications................................14 Audio....................................
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Operating system configurations........................... 33 Identifying Windows 10 OS version..........................33 Downloading drivers................................ 33 Chipset driver................................34 Serial ATA drivers............................... 34 Graphics controller driver............................34 USB drivers.................................34 Serial IO driver................................35 Security drivers................................35 6 Getting help..............................37 Contacting Dell................................. 37 Contents...
Set up your computer Connect the power adapter. Press the power button. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: Connect to a network. Set up your computer...
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Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer...
Chassis view Front open view Figure 1. Front view Dual array microphone IR Camera RGB camera Dual array microphone Display Battery charge status light, Diagnostic LED Speakers NOTE: Latitude 5491 system has an optional IR camera module. Chassis view...
Left view DisplayPort over USB Type-C (optional Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 1 port SD card reader Smartcard reader (optional) Right view Headset/Microphone port USB 3.1 Gen1 port with PowerShare VGA port Noble wedge lock slot Chassis view...
Processor Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell’s relationship products that are managed for availability and synchronized transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows customers to reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs.
Audio Table 8. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC3246-CG Controller with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Type Multi-channel high-definition audio Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 7.1 compressed and uncompressed audio Speakers Two (Bi-Directional speakers) Internal interface High-definition audio codec •...
Controller Type Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution Max Digital: (DP 1.2 over Type-C Port) 4096x2304 @ 60Hz Storage Table 10. Storage specifications Primary/Boot drive Primary interface Secondary drive Secondary interface Security option SSD M.2 2280 SATA: up to 512GB, SATA AHCI, Up to 6 M.2 2230 (WWAN PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up to 16...
Touchpad Table 15. Touchpad specifications Resolution • Horizontal: 1221 • Vertical: 661 Dimensions • Width: 4.0 inch (101.7 mm ) • Height: 2.17 inch (55.2mm) Multi-touch Supports up to 5 fingers. Gesture support is dependent on operating system. Battery Table 16. Battery Specifications Type •...
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions Temperature range: Operating • Charge: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) • Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) Temperature range: Storage -20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 149 °F) Coin-cell battery...
9.0 inch (228.9 mm) Weight Starting 3.63 lbs (1.65 kg) Environmental NOTE: For more details on Dell environmental features, please go to the environmental attributes section. See your specific region for availability. Table 19. Environmental Energy efficient power supply Internal...
Boot Sequence allows 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: •...
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again. NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup. General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. Dell Type-C Dock The option Always Allow Dell Docks is enabled by default. Configuration USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.
Security screen options Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Option Description • PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands • Attestation Enable (This option is enabled by default) • Key Storage Enable (This option is enabled by default) • PPI Bypass for Disable Commands • PPI Bypass for Clear Commands (This option is enabled by default) •...
Option Description Default setting: Enabled. Expert Key Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Management Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: • PK (default) • •...
• Enable USB Wake Support • Wake on Dell USB-C Dock: This option is enabled by default. Wireless Radio Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without Control depending on the physical connection.
Configuration • Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology. This option is enabled by default. • Primarily AC use •...
Option Description Keypad Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard. (Embedded) • Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default. • By Numlock NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode. Mouse/Touchpad •...
Option Description MEBx Hotkey The option Enable MEBx Hotkey is selected by default. Virtualization support screen options Option Description Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology: This option is enabled by default. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®...
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Option Description • Allows BIOS Downgrade (enabled by default) Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of devices affected: • Internal SATA HDD/SSD • Internal M.2 SATA SDD •...
17134 Downloading drivers Turn on the notebook. Go to Dell.com/support. 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.
Select the operating system installed on your notebook. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install. Click Download File to download the driver for your notebook. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Serial IO driver Verify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed. Figure 2. Serial IO driver Security drivers This section lists the security devices in the Device Manager. Security device drivers Verify if the security device drivers are installed in the computer. Software...
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Fingerprint sensor drivers Verify if the Fingerprint sensor drivers are installed in the computer. Software...
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: Go to Dell.com/support.
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