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Vostro 3581
Setup and specications guide
Regulatory Model: P75F
Regulatory Type: P75F009
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2019 - 01
Rev. A00
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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 Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Technical specications................................................................................................................................14
System information...........................................................................................................................................................14
Processor...........................................................................................................................................................................14
Memory..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Storage combinations...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................16
Camera...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Wireless..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Ports and connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Video card..........................................................................................................................................................................17
Display................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Fingerprint reader—optional........................................................................................................................................... 19
Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................19
Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Security..............................................................................................................................................................................21
Security Software............................................................................................................................................................22
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................23
Boot menu........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 23
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................24
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contents
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System congurations...............................................................................................................................................25
Video............................................................................................................................................................................25
Security....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Secure boot.................................................................................................................................................................27
Intel Software Guard Extensions..............................................................................................................................28
Performance...............................................................................................................................................................28
Power management.................................................................................................................................................. 29
POST behavior...........................................................................................................................................................30
Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................. 31
Wireless........................................................................................................................................................................31
System logs................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Maintenance screen...................................................................................................................................................31
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................32
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................32
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 33
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 33
7 Software......................................................................................................................................................34
Downloading drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 34
8 Getting help.................................................................................................................................................35
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................35
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Contents
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1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
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Set up your computer
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.
NOTE
: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
• If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an oine account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
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Dell apps Details
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes 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.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
4 Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE
: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
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Set up your computer
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
Steps
1 Connect the USB ash drive to your computer.
2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4 Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5 Select Back up system les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash 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 7
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Display view
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Chassis overview
1 Camera 2 Camera-status light
3 Microphone 4 Display
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Left view
1 Power adapter port 2 Battery status light
3 HDMI port 4 Network port
5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) 6 Headset port
Right view
1
Micro SD card reader 2 USB 2.0 port
3 VGA port 4 Optical drive
5 Security-cable slot
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Palmrest view
1 Power button with optional ngerprint reader 2 Keyboard
3 Touchpad
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Bottom view
1 Speakers 2 Base cover
3 Service Tag label 4 Air vent
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE
: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Fn + Esc
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Toggle Fn-key lock
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous
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Keys Description
Fn + F5
Play / Pause
Fn + F6
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F11
Fn + F12
Fn + PrtScr
Fn + Ctrl
Play next
Switch to external display
Search
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn on/o wireless
Open application menu
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 3. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Fn + Esc
Toggle Fn-key lock
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Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F11
Fn + F12
Fn + PrtScr
Fn + Ctrl
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous
Play / Pause
Play next
Switch to external display
Search
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn on/o wireless
Open application menu
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Technical specications
NOTE: Oerings may vary by region. The following specications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the conguration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.
System information
Table 4. System information
Feature Specications
Chipset
Intel Chipset
5
DRAM bus width
FLASH EPROM
PCIe bus
64-bit
SPI 16 MB
100 Mhz
Processor
NOTE
: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/
country.
Table 5. Processor specications
Type UMA Graphics
7th Gen Intel Core i7-7500U processor (4M Cache, up to 3.5 GHz) Intel HD Graphics 620
7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U processor (3M Cache, up to 3.1 GHz) Intel HD Graphics 620
7th Gen Intel Core i3-7020U processor (3M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz) Intel HD Graphics 620
Intel Celeron 3865U processor (2M Cache, up to 1.8 GHz) Intel HD Graphics 610
Intel Pentium 4415U processor (2M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz) Intel HD Graphics 610
Memory
Table 6. Memory
Feature Specications
Minimum memory conguration
Maximum memory conguration
Number of slots
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4 GB
16 GB
Two SoDIMM slots
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Feature Specications
Memory options
• 4 GB - 1 x 4 GB
• 8 GB - 2 x 4 GB
• 8 GB - 1 x 8 GB
• 12 GB - 1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB
• 16 GB - 2 x 8 GB
• 16 GB - 1 x 16 GB
Type
Speed
DDR4
2400 MHz / 2133 MHz
NOTE: 2133 MHz for 7th Gen processor
Storage
Table 7. Storage specications
Type Form factor Interface Capacity
Solid-State Drive M.2 M.2 Up to 256 GB
HDD 2.5 inch SATA Up to 2 TB
Intel Optane (PCIe m.2 module with HDD) M.2 PCIe 16 GB
Optical drive 9.5 mm tray SATA
Storage combinations
Table 8. Storage combinations
Primary/Boot drive Secondary drive
1 x M.2 SSD 1 x 2.5 inch Drive
1 x 2.5 inch HDD None
1 x 2.5 inch HDD with M.2 Optane None
Audio
Table 9. Audio
Feature Specications
Controller Realtek ALC3246 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Type Two-channel high-denition audio
Speakers Two (Directional speakers)
Interface
specications
Intel HDA bus
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Feature Specications
Internal speaker amplier 2 W (RMS) per channel
Media card-reader
Table 10. Media card-reader specications
Feature Specications
Type One MicroSD card slot
Supported cards
Camera
Table 11. Camera specications
Feature Specications
Resolution
Diagonal viewing angle
Number of cameras One front camera
Type HD xed focus
Sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Video Max resolution 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps
Still image max resolution 0.92 megapixel (HD)
• Still image: 0.92 megapixels (HD)
• Video: 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps
78.6°
• SD
• SDHC
• SDXC
Wireless
Table 12. Wireless
Feature Specications
Type
Maximum transfer rate
Frequency bands
Encryption
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• Qualcomm QCA9565, DW1707 802.11bgn (1x1) WiFi + Bluetooth
4.0
• Qualcomm QCA9377, DW1810 802.11ac Dual Band (1x1) WiFi +
Bluetooth 4.1
• Qualcomm QCA61x4A, DW1820 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) WiFi
+ Bluetooth 4.1
867 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
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Feature Specications
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Ports and connectors
Table 13. Ports and connectors
Features Specications
Memory card reader Micro SD 3.0 memory card reader
USB
Security wedge lock slot
Docking port Dell USB 3.0 Dock (UNO)
Audio
Video
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
• One USB 2.0 port
• Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
• Universal audio jack
• Noise reduction single microphone
• HDMI 1.4b
• VGA port
Video card
Table 14. Video card
Controller Type CPU
Intel HD
Graphics 620
specications
UMA
Dependency
• 7th Gen Intel
Core
i7-7500U
processor
• 7th Gen Intel
Core
i5-7200U
processor
• 7th Gen Intel
Core
i3-7020U
processor
• Intel Celeron
3865U
processor
• Intel Pentium
4415U
processor
Graphics
memory type
Integrated Shared system
Capacity External display
memory
support
HDMI 1.4b 4096×2304
Maximum
resolution
Intel HD
Graphics 610
UMA Integrated Shared system
memory
HDMI 1.4b 4096×2304
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Controller Type CPU
AMD Radeon
520
Discrete
Dependency
NA GDDR5 2 GB No 1920 x 1080
Graphics
memory type
Capacity External display
Display
Table 15. Display specications
Feature Specications
Type
Height (Active area)
Width (Active area)
• 15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) TN, Anti-glare, Ultra slim
• 15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, Anti-glare (Optional)
support
Maximum
resolution
Diagonal
Luminance/Brightness (typical)
Refresh rate
Horizontal viewing angle (min)
Vertical viewing angle (min)
396.24 mm (15.6 in)
400 nits max
60 Hz
+/- 40 degrees
+10/- 30 degrees
Keyboard
Table 16. Keyboard
Feature Specications
Number of keys
Size Full sized
specications
• 103 (U.S)
• 102 (UK)
• 104 (Brazil)
• 105 (Japan)
• X= 19.00 mm key pitch
• Y= 19.00 mm key pitch
Backlit keyboard Optional
Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
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Fingerprint reader—optional
Table 17. Fingerprint reader specications
Feature Specications
Sensor technology Capacitive
Sensor resolution 500 PPI
Sensor area 5.5 mm x 4.4 mm (0.22 inches x 0.17 inches)
Sensor pixel size 108 x 88
Operating system
Table 18. Operating system
Feature Specications
Operating systems supported
• Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
• Windows 10 Pro (64 bit)
• Ubutnu
Touchpad
Table 19. Touchpad
Feature Specications
Resolution 1219 x 919
Dimensions
Multi-touch Supports ve ngers
specications
• Width: 4.13 inch (105 mm)
• Height: 3.14 inch (80 mm)
Battery
Table 20. Battery
Feature Specications
Type
Dimension Width
specications
Primatic/Polymer 3-cell 42 WHr
Depth
175.37 mm (6.9 in)
90.73 mm (3.57 in)
Height
5.9 mm (0.24 in)
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Feature Specications
Weight (maximum)
0.2 kg (0.44 lb )
Voltage
Life span
Charging time when the computer is
o (approximate)
Operating time
Temperature range: Operating
Temperature range: Storage
Coin-cell battery
Power adapter
Table 21. Power adapter
specications
11.4 VDC
300 discharge / charge cycles
Standard charge 0°C to 60°C : 4 hours
Express Charge
Varies depending on operating conditions and can signicantly reduce under certain powerintensive conditions
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
-20°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
CR 2032
0°C to 35°C : 4 hours
16°C to 45°C : 2 hours
46°C to 60°C : 3 hours
Feature Specications
Type
Input Voltage
Input current (maximum)
Input frequency
Output current
Rated output voltage
Temperature range (Operating)
Temperature range (Non-Operating)
• 45 W (UMA)
• 65 W (Discrete)
100 VAC - 240 VAC
• 1.3 A for 45 W
• 1.7 A for 65 W
50 Hz to 60 Hz
• 2.31 A for 45 W
• 3.34 A for 65 W
19.5 VDC
0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F)
40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Dimensions and weight
Table 22. Dimensions and weight
Feature Specications
Height 20.66 mm to 22.7 mm (0.813 inch to 0.106 inch)
Width 380 mm (14.96 inch)
Depth 258 mm (10.15 inch)
Weight 2 kg to 2.28 kg (4.4 lb to 5.02 lb )
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 23. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)
Shock (maximum)
Altitude (maximum)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 26°C
0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
†
140 G
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
160 G
Security
Table 24. Security
Feature Specications
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Integrated on the system board
specications
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 33°C
‡
Discrete TPM Integrated on the system board
Windows Hello Support Optional
Cable cover Optional
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Feature Specications
Chassis intrusion switch Optional
Chassis lock slot and loop support Optional
Security Software
Table 25. Security Software specications
Feature Specications
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise Optional
Dell Data Guardian Optional
Dell Encryption (Enterprise or Personal) Optional
Dell Threat Defense Optional
RSA SecurID Access Optional
RSA NetWitness Endpoint Optional
MozyPro or MozyEnterprise Optional
VMware Airwatch/WorkspaceONE Optional
Absolute Data & Device Security Optional
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System setup
System setup enables you to manage your notebook hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:
• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
• View the system hardware conguration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage your computer security
Topics:
• Boot menu
• Navigation keys
• System setup options
• System and setup password
Boot menu
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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.
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot
menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
• UEFI Boot:
– Windows Boot Manager
•
• Other Options:
– BIOS Setup
– BIOS Flash Update
– Diagnostics
– Change Boot Mode Settings
Navigation keys
: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take eect until you restart the
NOTE
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous eld.
Down arrow Moves to the next eld.
Enter Selects a value in the selected eld (if applicable) or follow the link in the eld.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
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Keys Navigation
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General options
Table 26. General
Option Description
System Information Displays the following information:
• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership
Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory
Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A size, and DIMM B size
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3
Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
• Device Information: Displays Primary HDD, ODD Device, M.2 SATA SSD, M.2 PCIe SSD-0,
LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel type, Native
Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.
Battery Information Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.
Boot Sequence Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to nd an operating system from the
devices specied in this list.
Advanced Boot Options Allows you to select the Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default, no option
is selected.
• Enable Legacy Option ROMs
• Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
UEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu.
• Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
• Always
• Never
Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take eect
immediately.
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System congurations
Table 27. System Conguration
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to congure the on-board LAN controller.
• Disabled = The internal LAN is o and not visible to the operating system.
• Enabled = The internal LAN is enabled.
• Enabled w/PXE = The internal LAN is enabled (with PXE boot) (selected by default)
SATA Operation Allows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
• Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden
• AHCI = SATA is congured for AHCI mode
• RAID ON = SATA is congured to support RAID mode (selected by default)
Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:
• SATA-0 (enabled by default)
• SATA-1 (enabled by default)
• SATA-2 (enabled by default)
• M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)
Smart Reporting This eld controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup.
The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.
USB Conguration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:
• Enable USB Boot Support
• Enable External USB Port
All the options are enabled by default.
Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected by
default.
• Enable Microphone
• Enable Internal Speaker
Both the options are selected by default.
Miscellaneous Devices
Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:
• Enable Camera (enabled by default)
Video
Option
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD
Description
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.
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Security
Table 28. Security
Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the admin password.
System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.
Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change or delete the internal HDD password.
Strong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.
Password Conguration Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative
password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.
Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts
during a system restart.
• Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This
option is enabled by default.
• Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).
NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when
powered on from the o state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for
passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.
Password Change This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are
permitted when an administrator password is set.
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is disabled by default.
Non-Admin Setup Changes Determines whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an administrator password is
set.
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as
Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating system.
• TPM On (default)
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Clear Commands
• Attestation Enable (default)
• Key Storage Enable (default)
• SHA-256 (default)
Choose any one option:
• Disabled
• Enabled (default)
Computrace(R) This eld lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service
from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset
management.
• Deactivate
• Disable
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Option Description
• Activate - This option is selected by default.
OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM conguration screen via hotkeys
during boot.
• Enabled (default)
• Disabled
• One Time Enable
Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set
by default.
Master Password Lockout Allows you to disable master password support Hard Disk passwords need to be cleared before the
settings can be changed. This option is not set by default.
SMM Security Mitigation Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is
not set by default.
Secure boot
Table 29. Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature
• Secure Boot Enable
This option is not selected by default.
Secure Boot Mode Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI driver
signatures.
• Deployed Mode (default)
• Audit Mode
Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The
Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
• PK (default)
• KEK
• db
• dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The
options are:
• Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected le
• Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected le
• Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected le
• Delete- Deletes the selected key
• Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting
• Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the
keys will restore to default settings.
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Intel Software Guard Extensions
Table 30. Intel Software Guard Extensions
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable
This eld species 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:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Software controlled—Default
Enclave Memory Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size
Click one of the following options:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB—Default
Performance
Table 31. Performance
Option Description
Multi Core Support
Intel SpeedStep
This eld species whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.
• Enable = 2 cores are enabled
• Disabled = 1 core is enabled
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is set by default.
C-States Control
Intel TurboBoost This option enables or disables the Intel TurboBoost mode of the
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Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep
states.
• C states
This option is set by default.
processor
• Disabled
• Enabled (default)
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Option Description
Hyper-Thread Control
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the
processor.
• Disabled
• Enabled—Default
Power management
Option Description
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.
Enable Intel Speed
Shift Technology
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
Wake on WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the O state when triggered by a
• Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology
Default setting: Enabled
• Disabled
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter
is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery
power.
• Enable USB Wake Support
LAN signal.
• Disabled
• WLAN
Default setting: Disabled
Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you
enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.
• Enable peak shift—is disabled
• Set battery threshold (15% to 100%) - 15 % (enabled by default)
Advanced Battery
Charge
Conguration
This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard
charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery health.
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode- is disabled
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Option Description
Primary Battery
Charge
Conguration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
• Adaptive—enabled by default
• Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• Primarily AC use
• Custom
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also congure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the
Advanced Battery Charge Conguration option.
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
Fn Lock Options
Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:
• Fn Lock—enabled by default
• Lock Mode Disable/Standard
• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary—enabled by default
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
• Minimal
• Thorough-enabled by default
• Auto
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Full Screen Log
Warnings and errors
Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
• 0 seconds—enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
• Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
• Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
• Continue on warnings
• Continue on warnings and errors
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• Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication—enabled by default
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Virtualization support
Option Description
Virtualization This eld species whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities
provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—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® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Wireless
Option
Description
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
• WLAN
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: For WLAN enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or disabled
independently.
Wireless Device
Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
• WLAN
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
System logs
Option
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
Description
Maintenance screen
Option
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Description
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Option Description
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade This controls ashing of the system rmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices aected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery This eld allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover le on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default
• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
SupportAssist OS
Recovery
Description
Allows you to control the automatic boot ow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
• O
• 1
• 2 (Enabled by default)
• 3
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery ( Enabledby default)
System and setup password
Table 32. 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.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
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: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
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Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisite
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
Steps
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2 Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password eld.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Conrm new password eld and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisite
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
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE
: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, conrm the deletion when prompted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboot.
Password Status is Locked.
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This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the 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.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your notebook.
6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the driver for your notebook.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver le.
9 Double-click the driver le icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Getting help
Contacting Dell
Prerequisite
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can nd contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.
About this task
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:
Steps
1 Go to Dell.com/support.
2 Select your support category.
3 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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