Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Chassis............................7 Front view....................................7 Left view....................................8 Right view....................................8 Palmrest view..................................9 Bottom view..................................10 Major components of your system............................. 11 3 Keyboard shortcuts........................13 4 Technical specifications......................14 System information................................14 Processor....................................14 Memory....................................14 Storage....................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................35 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................35 System and setup password..............................36 Assigning a system setup password........................... 36 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................37 6 Software........................... 38 Downloading drivers................................38 7 Getting help..........................39 Contacting Dell..................................39 Contents...
To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 2. Finish the Windows system setup. 3. 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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Details Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. 5. Create recovery drive for Windows.
Chassis This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations. Topics: • Front view • Left view • Right view • Palmrest view • Bottom view • Major components of your system Front view 1.
8. Battery status LED Left view 1. Power adapter port 2. USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port (Thunderbolt) 3. HDMI 1.4a port 4. USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 port 5. Smart card slot Right view 1. Universal audio port (Headset Jack + microphone-in + line-in support) 2.
Major components of your system 1. Base cover 2. Power adapter port Chassis...
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15. Heatsink assembly NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options.
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) Escape Toggle Fn-key lock Mute audio...
Technical specifications System information Table 3. System information Feature Specifications Intel Chipset Chipset 64-bit DRAM bus width 24 MB / 32 MB FLASH EPROM 100 Mhz PCIe bus Processor NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.
Two USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports (one PowerShare capable) Security • Noble Wedge lock slot • Smart card reader (optional) Docking port Dell USB 3.0 Dock (UNO) Universal audio jack (Headset Jack + microphone-in + line-in Audio support) HDMI 1.4a Video Technical specifications...
Feature Specifications Backlit keyboard Optional Layout QWERTY / AZERTY / Kanji Touchpad Table 16. Touchpad specifications Feature Specifications Resolution 1048 x 984 Dimensions • Width: 3.91 inch (99.5 mm) • Height: 2.08 inch (53 mm) Multi-touch Configurable single finger and multi-finger gestures Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871...
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 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: •...
General options Table 22. General Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. The options are: • System Information • BIOS version • Service Tag • Asset Tag • Ownership Tag • Manufacture Date •...
Option Description Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: • Windows Boot Manager—Default •...
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USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. Dell Type-C Dock Configuration Allows you to connect to Dell WD and TB family of docks(Type-C Docks) independent of USB and thunderbolt adapter configuration. This option is enabled by default.
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Option Description Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. • Disabled: The Keyboard illumination will always be off or 0%. • Dim: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 50% brightness. • Bright (Enabled by Defualt): Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
Option Description Miscellaneous devices Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices. • Enable Camera—Default • Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card • Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot - Disabled • Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode - Disabled MAC Address Pass-Through This feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the selected MAC address from...
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Option Description System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the System password. The entries to set password are: • Enter the old password: • Enter the new password: • Confirm new password: Click OK once you set the password. NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:"...
Option Description TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable or disable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are: • TPM On—Default • Clear • PPI Bypass for Enable Command—Default • PPI Bypass for Disbale Command • PPI Bypass for Clear Command •...
Option Description Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable Expert Key Management. • Enable Custom Mode This option is not set by default. The Custom Mode Key Management options are: • PK—Default • • • Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 27.
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby. • Wake on Dell USB-C Dock This option is set by default. Wireless Radio Control This option if enabled, will sense the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN).
The options are: • Adaptive—Default • 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. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
Option Description Extended BIOS POST Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. Time Click one of the following options: • 0 seconds—Default • 5 seconds • 10 seconds Full Screen Logo Allows you to display full screen logo, if your image matches screen resolution. •...
Option Description VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O. • Enable VT for Direct I/O This option is set by default. Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®...
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed. 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
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.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). 3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK. 4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. 5.
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.
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.
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