1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
Left view..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Right view........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
System information...........................................................................................................................................................12
System board connectors................................................................................................................................................13
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Video card..........................................................................................................................................................................15
Mobile Broadband.............................................................................................................................................................16
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................16
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Sensor and control specications...................................................................................................................................21
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 21
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................27
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................28
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
System conguration.................................................................................................................................................29
Video screen options................................................................................................................................................. 32
Power management.................................................................................................................................................. 36
Post behavior..............................................................................................................................................................37
System logs................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Updating the BIOS in Windows .....................................................................................................................................40
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled...............................................................................................41
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive.............................................................................................41
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................42
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 42
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 42
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
1
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 appsDetails
Dell Product Registration
Set up your computer5
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Dell appsDetails
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
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.
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.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
6
Set up your computer
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2
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.
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.
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.
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Topics:
•Display view
•Left view
•Right view
•Palmrest view
•Bottom view
Display view
3
Chassis overview
1Array microphone2Camera shutter
3Camera4Camera status light
5Array microphone6LCD panel
7LED activity light
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Left view
1Power connector port2USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) port with DisplayPort/
Thunderbolt (optional)
3HDMI port4USB 3.1 Gen 1
5Smart card reader (optional)
Right view
1
Headset/ Microphone port2microSD card reader
3micro-SIM card slot4USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
5Network port6Wedge-shaped lock slot
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Palmrest view
1Power button with optional ngerprint2Keyboard
3Touchpad
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Bottom view
1Thermal vent2Service tag label
3Speakers
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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 2. System information
FeatureSpecications
Chipset
Integrated in the processor
4
DRAM bus width
FLASH EPROM
PCIe bus
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 3. Processor specications
TypeUMA Graphics
8th Gen Intel Core i7-8665U processor (8 MB cache,
4 core count/ 8 threads, 1.8 GHz to 4.8 GHz, 15 W
TDP) (vPro)
8th Gen Intel Core i5-8365U Processor (6 MB cache,
4 core count/ 8 threads, 1.6 GHz to 4.1 GHz) (vPro)
8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U processor (6 MB cache,
4 core count/ 8 threads, 1.6 GHz to 3.9 GHz, 15 W
TDP)
8th Gen Intel Core i3-8145U processor (4 MB cache,
2 core count/ 4 threads, 2.1 GHz to 3.9 GHz, 15 W
TDP)
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
64-bit
16/32 MB
Up to Gen3
Up to 8 GT/s
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Memory
Table 4. Memory specications
FeatureSpecications
Minimum memory conguration
4 GB
Maximum memory conguration
Number of slots
Maximum memory supported per slot
Memory options
Type
Speed2666 MHz Non-ECC SDRAM operates at 2400 MHz with Intel 8
32 GB
2 x SoDIMM slots
16 GB
•4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
•8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
•8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
•16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
•16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
•32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Dual-channel DDR4
Gen processors
Storage
Table 5. Storage
TypeForm factorInterfaceCapacity
specications
th
SATA Solid-State Drive Class 20M.2 2280 SSDSATAUpto 512 GB
PCIe Solid-State Drive Class 35M.2 2230 SSDPCIe Gen 3x2 NVMe, up to 32
Gbps
PCIe Solid-State Drive Class 40M.2 2280 SSDPCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe, up to 32
Gbps
SED Solid-State Drive Class 40
(Opal 2.0)
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVme Opal 2.0 SED PCIeUpto 512 GB
Upto 512 GB
Upto 1 TB
System board connectors
Table 6. System board connectors
FeatureSpecications
M.2 ConnectorsOne M.2 2230/2280 Key-M connector
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Media card-reader
Table 7. Media-card reader specications
FeatureSpecications
TypeMicroSD-card slot
Smart card reader slot (optional)
Supported cards
•Smart card reader (optional)
•MicroSD
Audio
Table 8. Audio specications
FeatureSpecications
ControllerRealtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Stereo conversion24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital)
TypeHD Audio
SpeakersTwo
InterfaceInternal:
•Intel HDA (high-denition audio)
External:
•7.1 channel output via HDMI
•Digital microphone input on camera module
•Headset combo jack (stereo headphones/microphone-in)
Internal speaker amplierIntegrated in ALC3254 (Class-D 2 W)
ISO 14443 Type B Card SupportReader and software capable of supporting
ISO 14443 Type B contactless cards
ISO/IEC 21481Reader and software capable of supporting
ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards
and tokens
ISO/IEC 18092Reader and software capable of supporting
ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards
and tokens
ISO 15693 Card SupportReader and software capable of supporting
ISO15693 contactless cards
NFC Tag SupportSupports reading and processing of NFC
compliant tag information
NFC Reader ModeSupport for NFC Forum Dened Reader
mode
NFC Writer ModeSupport for NFC Forum Dened Writer
mode
NFC Peer-to-Peer ModeSupport for NFC Forum Dened Peer to
Peer mode
EMVCo CompliantCompliant with EMVCO smartcard
standards as posted to www.emvco.com
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EMVCo CertiedFormally certied based on EMVCO
smartcard standards
NFC Proximity OS InterfaceEnumerates NFP (Near Field Proximity)
device for OS to utilize
PC/SC OS interfacePersonal Computer/Smart Card
specication for integration of hardware
readers into personal computer
environments
CCID driver complianceCommon driver support for Integrated
Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level
drivers
Windows CertiedDevice certied by Microsoft WHCKYes
Dell ControlVault supportDevice connects to Dell ControlVault for
usage and processing
NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported.
Table 30. Supported cards
ManufacturerCardSupported
HIDjCOP readertest3 A card (14443a)Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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DESFire D8H
iClass (Legacy)
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ManufacturerCardSupported
iClass SEOS
NXP/MifareMifare DESFire 8K White PVC CardsYes
Mifare Classic 1K White PVC Cards
NXP Mifare Classic S50 ISO Card
G&DidOnDemand - SCE3.2 144KYes
SCE6.0 FIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare
SCE6.0 nonFIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare
SCE6.0 FIPS 144K Dual + 1K Mifare
SCE6.0 nonFIPS 144K Dual + 1 K Mifare
SCE7.0 FIPS 144K
OberthuridOnDemand - OCS5.2 80KYes
ID-One Cosmo 64 RSA D V5.4 T=0 card
Security Software
Table 31. Security Software specications
Specications
Dell Client Command Suite
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
•Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
•Dell Data Guardian
•Dell Encryption Enterprise
•Dell Encryption Personal
•Dell Threat Defense
•MozyPro or MozyEnterprise
•RSA NetWitness Endpoint
•RSA SecurID Access
•VMware Workspace ONE
•Absolute Endpoint Visibility and Control
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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 tabletnotebook.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your tabletnotebook, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your tabletnotebook
model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your tabletnotebook.
6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the driver for your tabletnotebook.
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.
5
Software
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System setup
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can
make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen
information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
•Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
•Change the system conguration information.
•Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.
Topics:
•Boot menu
•Navigation keys
•Boot Sequence
•System setup options
•Updating the BIOS in Windows
•System and setup password
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.
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.
KeysNavigation
Up arrowMoves to the previous eld.
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KeysNavigation
Down arrowMoves to the next eld.
EnterSelects a value in the selected eld (if applicable) or follow the link in the eld.
SpacebarExpands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
TabMoves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
EscMoves 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.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–dened boot device order and boot directly to a specic device (for example:
optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
•Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
•Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
•Removable Drive (if available)
•STXXXX Drive
NOTE
: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
•Optical Drive (if available)
•SATA Hard Drive (if available)
•Diagnostics
NOTE
: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
System setup options
: Depending on the tabletlaptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
NOTE
General options
Table 32. General
OptionDescription
System Information
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
The options are:
•System Information
•Memory Conguration
•Processor Information
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OptionDescription
•Device Information
Battery InformationDisplays 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
nd an operating system.
The options are:
•Windows Boot Manager
•Boot List Option:
Allows you to change the boot list options.
Click one of the following options:
– Legacy External Devices
– UEFI—Default
Advanced Boot Options
UEFI Boot Path Security
Date/Time
Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs.
The options are:
•Enable Legacy Option ROMs—Default
•Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
Allows you to control whether the system prompts the user to enter
the Admin password when booting to a UEFI boot path.
Click one of the following options:
•Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
•Always
•Never
Allows you to set the date and time. The change to the system date
and time takes eect immediately.
System conguration
Table 33. System
OptionDescription
SATA Operation
Conguration
Allows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated SATA
hard-drive controller.
Drives
Click one of the following options:
•Disabled
•AHCI—Default
These elds let you enable or disable various drives on board.
The options are:
•SATA-2
•M.2 PCIe SSD-0
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OptionDescription
SMART Reporting
This eld controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives
are reported during startup.
The option is disabled by default.
USB Conguration
Dell Type-C Dock Conguration
Thunderbolt™ Adapter Conguration
Allows you to enable or disable the internal/integrated USB
conguration.
The options are:
•Enable USB Boot Support
•Enable External USB Ports
All the options are set by default.
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS
setup irrespective of these settings.
Allows you to connect to Dell WD and TB family of docks(Type-C
Docks) independent of USB and thunderbolt adapter conguration.
This option is enabled by default.
Allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt options:
This option congures the method used by the Thunderbolt
controller to perform PCIe device enumeration.
•Auto Switch : The BIOS will automatically switch between BIOS
Assist and Native Thunderbolt PC device enumeration modes to
get all benets of the installed OS
•Native Enumeration: The BIOS will program the Thunderbolt
controller to Native mode ( Auto Switching is disabled)
•BIOS Assist Enumeration: The BIOS will program the
Thunderbolt controller to BIOS Assist mode ( Auto Switching is
disabled)
NOTE: A reboot is required for these changes to take
eect.
This option enable/disable the USB PowerShare feature behavior.
This option is disabled by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By
default, the Enable Audio option is selected.
The options are:
•Enable Microphone
•Enable Internal Speaker
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OptionDescription
This option is set by default.
Keyboard Illumination
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery
This eld lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard
illumination feature.
•Disabled: The Keyboard illumination will always be o or 0%.
•Dim: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 50%
brightness.
•Bright: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100%
brightness level.
This feature denes the timeout value for the keyboard backlight
when an AC adapter is plugged into the system.
Options are:
•5 seconds
•10 seconds(Default)
•15 seconds
•30 seconds
•1 minute
•5 minute
•15 minute
•Never
This feature denes the timeout value for the keyboard backlight
when the system is running only on battery power.
Options are:
Touchscreen
Unobtrusive Mode
Fingerprint Reader
Miscellaneous devices
•5 seconds
•10 seconds(Default)
•15 seconds
•30 seconds
•1 minute
•5 minute
•15 minute
•Never
This option controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled
This option is enabled by default.
When enabled, pressing Fn+F7 will turn o all light and sound
emission in the system. Press Fn+F7 to resume normal operation.
Default is Disabled.
Enable or disable the Fingerprint Reader or the Fingerprint Reader
Device's Single Sign On capability.
•Enable Fingerprint Reader Device: Enabled by Default
•ENable Fingerprint Reader Single Sign On: Enabled by Default
Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.
•Enable Camera—Default
•Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card
•Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot - Disabled
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OptionDescription
•Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode - Disabled
Video screen options
Table 34. Video
OptionDescription
LCD Brightness
Allows you to set the display brightness depending upon the power
source. On Battery(50% is default) and On AC (100 % default).
Dynamic Backlight Control
Security
Table 35. Security
OptionDescription
Admin Password
System Password
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator(admin) password.
The entries to set password are:
•Enter the old password:
•Enter the new password:
•Conrm new password:
Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the rst time login, "Enter the old password:" eld is marked to "Not set". Hence,
password has to be set for the rst time you login and then you can change or delete the
password.
Allows you to set, change, or delete the System password.
This option Enables or Disables the Dynamic Backlight Control if the
Panel supports this feature.
Strong Password
Password Conguration
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The entries to set password are:
•Enter the old password:
•Enter the new password:
•Conrm new password:
Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the rst time login, "Enter the old password:" eld is marked to "Not set". Hence,
password has to be set for the rst time you login and then you can change or delete the
password.
Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong password.
•Enable Strong Password
This option is not set by default.
You can dene the length of your password. Min = 4, Max = 32
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OptionDescription
Password Bypass
Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal HDD password, when it is set, during a system
restart.
Click one of the options:
•Disabled—Default
•Reboot bypass
Password Change
Non-Admin Setup Changes
UEFI Capsule Firmware
Updates
TPM 2.0 Security
Allows you to change the System password when the administrator password is set.
•Allow Non-Admin Password Changes
This option is set by default.
Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator
Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.
•Allow Wireless Switch Changes
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to update the system BIOS via UEFI capsule update packages.
•Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates
This option is set by default.
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
•Attestation Enable—Default
•Key Storage Enable—Default
•SHA-256—Default
Absolute®This eld lets you Enable, Disable, or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional
Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute® Software.
OROM Keyboard Access
Admin Setup Lockout
Master Password Lockout
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM Conguration screens via hotkey
during boot. Specically this settings is capable of preventing access to Intel® RAID(Ctrl+I) or Intel®
Management Engine BIOS Extension (Ctrl+P/F12).
Options are:
•Enable
•One Time Enable
•Disable
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an administrator password is set.
•Enable Admin Setup Lockout
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to disable master password support.
•Enable Master Password Lockout
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OptionDescription
This option is not set by default.
NOTE: Hard Disk password should be cleared before the settings can be changed.
SMM Security Mitigation
Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protection.
•SMM Security Mitigation
This option is not set by default.
Secure boot
Table 36. Secure Boot
OptionDescription
Secure Boot Enable
Secure Boot Mode
Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot Feature.
•Secure Boot Enable—Default
Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modies the
behaviour of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver
signatures.
Choose one of the option:
•Deployed Mode—Default
•Audit Mode
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
•KEK
•db
•dbx
Intel Software Guard Extensions options
Table 37. Intel Software Guard Extensions
OptionDescription
Intel SGX Enable
This eldspecies 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:
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•Enabled
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OptionDescription
•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 38. Performance
OptionDescription
Multi Core Support
Intel SpeedStep
This eldspecies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.
•All—Default
•1
•2
•3
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.
C-States Control
Intel® TurboBoost™
Hyper-Thread Control
•Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep
states.
•C states
This option is set by default.
This option enables or disables the Intel® TurboBoost™ mode of
the processor
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the
processor.
•Disabled
•Enabled—Default
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Power management
Table 39. Power Management
OptionDescription
AC Behavior
Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is
connected.
•Wake on AC
This option is not set by default.
Enable Intel Speed Shift
technology
Auto On Time
USB Wake Support
Wireless Radio Control
This option is used to enable/disable Intel Speed Shift Technology.
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically.
The options are:
•Disabled—Default
•Every Day
•Weekdays
•Select Days
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby.
•Enable USB Wake Support
•Wake on Dell USB-C Dock
This option is not set by default.
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). Upon disconnection from the wired network
the selected wireless radio will ne enabled.
•Control WLAN radio
Block Sleep
Peak Shift
Advanced Battery Charge
Conguration
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This option is not set by default.
This option lets you to block entering to sleep in OS environment.
This option is not set by default.
Allows you enable of disable the Peak shift feature. This feature when enabled minimizes the AC power
usage at times of peak demand. Battery doesnot charge between the Peak Shift start and end time
Peak Shift Start and End Time can be congured for all weekdays
This option set the battery threshold value (15 % to 100 %)
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.
Advanced Battery Charge Mode can be congured for all weekdays
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OptionDescription
Primary Battery Charge
Conguration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery.
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 congure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries.
Post behavior
Table 40. POST Behavior
OptionDescription
Adapter Warnings
Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power
adapters.
Numlock Enable
Fn Lock Options
Fastboot
Extended BIOS POST Time
•Enable Adapter Warnings—Default
Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock function when the system boots.
•Enable Numlock—Default
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.
•Fn Lock—Default
Click one of the following options:
•Lock Mode Disable/Standard
•Lock Mode Enable/Secondary—Default
Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps.
Click one of the following options:
•Minimal—Default
•Thorough
•Auto
Allows you to create an additional preboot delay.
Click one of the following options:
•0 seconds—Default
•5 seconds
•10 seconds
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OptionDescription
Full Screen Logo
Allows you to display full screen logo, if your image matches screen resolution.
•Enable Full Screen Logo
This option is not set by default.
Warnings and Errors
Sign of Life Indicator
Allows you to select dierent options to either stop, prompt and wait for user input, continue when
warnings are detected but pause on errors, or continue when either warnings or errors are detected during
the POST process.
Click one of the following options:
•Prompt on Warnings and Errors—Default
•Continue on Warnings
•Continue on Warnings and Errors
This option allows system to indicate during the POST that the power button has been acknowledged in a
manner the user can either hear or feel.
•Enable Sign of Life Audio Indication
•Enable Sign of Life Display Indication
•Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication
Manageability
Table 41. Manageability
OptionDescription
USB Provision
When enabled Intel AMT can be provisioned using the local
provisioning le via a USB storage device
MEBx Hotkey
Virtualization support
Table 42. Virtualization Support
OptionDescription
Virtualization
VT for Direct I/O
This option species whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology.
•Enable Intel Virtualization Technology
This option is set by default.
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.
This option species whether the MEBx Hotkey function should
bee enabled when the system boots.
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OptionDescription
Trusted Execution
This option species whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional
hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Trusted Execution Technology.
NOTE: The TPM has to be enabled and activated and Virtualization Technology and VT for
Direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Wireless options
Table 43. Wireless
OptionDescription
Wireless Switch
Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the
wireless switch.
The options are:
•WWAN
•GPS (on WWAN Module)
•WLAN
•Bluetooth®
All the options are enabled by default.
Wireless Device Enable
Maintenance
Table 44. Maintenance
OptionDescription
Service Tag
Asset Tag
BIOS Downgrade
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set.
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to ash previous revisions of the system rmware.
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
The options are:
•WWAN/GPS
•WLAN
•Bluetooth®
•Contactless Smartcard/ NFC
All the options are enabled by default.
•Allow BIOS Downgrade
This option is set by default.
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OptionDescription
Data Wipe
Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
•Wipe on Next Boot
This option is not set by default.
Bios Recovery
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS
from a recovery le on the HDD or an external USB key.
BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive eld should be enabled.
Always Perform Integrity Check—Performs integrity check on every boot.
System logs
Table 45. System Logs
OptionDescription
BIOS events
Thermal Events
Power Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure
that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.
: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS
NOTE
update is completed.
1 Restart the computer.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
•Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
•Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3 If you are unable to detect or nd the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
4 Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE
: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page
5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7 Click Find it myself.
8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9 Identify the latest BIOS le and click Download.
10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11 Click Save to save the le on your computer.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled
CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the
BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If
the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on
this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive
If the system cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS le using another system and save
it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.
NOTE: You will need to use a bootable USB Flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details: https://
www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln143196/
1 Download the BIOS update .EXE le to another system.
2 Copy the le e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.
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.
6 The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7 Run the le by typing the full lename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.
8 The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
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System and setup password
Table 46. System and setup password
Password typeDescription
System passwordPassword that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup passwordPassword 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: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
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.
Assigning a system setup password
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
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 passwordeld.
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 passwordeld 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
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.
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.
: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the
NOTE
System and/or Setup password, conrm the deletion when prompted.
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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.
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Getting help
Contacting Dell
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.
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 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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