Dell 9R2GH Specification Sheet

Precision 3550

Setup and specifications guide

Regulatory Model: P80F
Regulatory Type: P80F002

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the

problem.

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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 Technical specifications.............................................................................................................. 13

Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................13

Chipset...................................................................................................................................................................................13

Operating system................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Communications...................................................................................................................................................................16

Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................17

Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Display....................................................................................................................................................................................19

Keyboard...............................................................................................................................................................................20

Keyboard shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................................20

Fingerprint reader on Power Button..................................................................................................................................21

Fingerprint reader.................................................................................................................................................................21

Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................21

Security..................................................................................................................................................................................21

Security Software................................................................................................................................................................22

System board connectors.................................................................................................................................................. 22

Touchpad..............................................................................................................................................................................22

Sensor and control specifications......................................................................................................................................23

Security options—Contacted smartcard reader.............................................................................................................24

Security options—Contactless smartcard reader.......................................................................................................... 24

Computer environment.......................................................................................................................................................26

5 Software................................................................................................................................... 27

Downloading Windows drivers...........................................................................................................................................27

Contents 3

6 System setup.............................................................................................................................28

Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................28

Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................... 29

System setup options......................................................................................................................................................... 29

General options.............................................................................................................................................................. 29

System information....................................................................................................................................................... 30

Video................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

Security........................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Secure boot.................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Intel Software Guard Extensions.................................................................................................................................33

Performance...................................................................................................................................................................34

Power management...................................................................................................................................................... 34

POST behavior...............................................................................................................................................................35

Manageability................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 36

Wireless........................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Maintenance screen...................................................................................................................................................... 37

System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 37

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled..................................................................................................38

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive................................................................................................38

System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................39

Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 39

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................40

7 Getting help............................................................................................................................... 41

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................... 41

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Contents

Steps

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 offline 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

Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist

Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.

Set up your computer 5

Dell apps Details

4. Create recovery drive for Windows.

NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the

warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.

Dell Update

Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device
drivers as they become available.

Dell Digital Delivery

Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.

6 Set up your computer

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash 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 flash 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 files to the recovery drive and click Next.

6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.

7. Click Create.

8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's
Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

2

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows 7

Topics:

• Display view

• Left view

• Right view

• Palmrest view

• Bottom view

• Keyboard shortcuts

Display view

3

Chassis overview

1. Microphone 2. Camera shutter

3. IR camera (Optional) 4. Camera

5. Camera status light 6. Microphone

7. LCD panel 8. LED activity light

8 Chassis overview

Left view

1. Power connector port 2. USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort 1.2 port/Power

Delivery/Thunderbolt (Optional)

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 4. Fan vents

5. Smart card reader (optional)

Right view

microSD card reader 2. Headset/Microphone port

1.

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

5. HDMI port 6. Network port

7. Wedge-shaped lock slot

Chassis overview 9

Palmrest view

1. Power button with optional fingerprint reader (FPR) 2. Keyboard

3. NFC/Contactless smart card reader (Optional) 4. Touchpad

5. Pointstick

10 Chassis overview

Bottom view

1. Fan vents

2. Service tag label

3. Speakers

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE:

Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for

shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)

Fn + Esc Escape

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Mute microphone

Turn on/off keyboard
backlight

Toggle Fn-key lock

F1 behavior

F2 behavior

F3 behavior

F4 behavior

F5 behavior

Chassis overview 11

Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)

Fn + F6

Decrease brightness

F6 behavior

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

Fn + 12

Fn + Ctrl

Increase brightness

Switch to external
display

Print screen

Home

End

Open application menu

F7 behavior

F8 behavior

F10 behavior

F11 behavior

F12 behavior

--

12 Chassis overview

Processors

Table 3. Processors

Description Values

Processors

10th Generation
Intel Core i5-10210U

10th Generation
Intel Core i5-10310U

4

Technical specifications

10th Generation
Intel Core i7-10510U

10th Generation
Intel Core i7-10610U

10th Generation Intel
Core i7-10810U

Wattage

Core count

Thread count

Speed

Cache

Integrated graphics

15 W 15 W 15 W 15 W 15 W

4 4 4 4 6

8 8 8 8 12

1.6 GHz to 4.2 GHz 1.7 GHz to 4.4 GHz 1.8 GHz to 4.9 GHz 1.8 GHz to 4.9 GHz 1.1 GHz to 4.9 GHz

6 MB 6 MB 8 MB 8 MB 12 MB

Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Description Values

Chipset

Processor

DRAM bus width

Flash EPROM

Intel

10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7

Two channels, 64-bit

• 32 MB for vPRO configuration

• 24 MB for Non-vPRO configuration

PCIe bus

Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64-bit)

• NeoKylin 7.0

Up to Gen 3.0

Technical specifications 13

Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications

Description Values

Slots

Two-SODIMM slots

Type

Speed

Maximum memory

Minimum memory

Configurations supported

Dual-channel DDR4

2667 MHz

32 GB

4 GB

• 4 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (1 x 4 GB)

• 8 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (2 x 4 GB)

• 8 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (1 x 8 GB)

• 16 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (2 x 8 GB)

• 16 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (1 x 16 GB)

• 32 GB DDR4 at 2667 MHz (2 x 16 GB)

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• One 2.5-inch hard drive

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive

The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:

• with a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive

• without a M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive

Table 6. Storage specifications

Form factor Interface type Capacity

One 2.5-inch hard disk drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps 2 TB

One M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps 2 TB

Ports and connectors

Table 7. External ports and connectors

Description Values

External:

Network

USB

Audio

Video

One RJ-45 port

• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) port

• One USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) port with PowerShare

• One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort/
Thunderbolt (Optional)

One Universal Audio Jack

• One HDMI 1.4b port

• One DisplayPort 1.2 over USB Type-C

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Description Values

Power adapter port

• One 7.4 mm Power connector port

• One PD 3.0 port over USB Type-C

Security

Card slot

Table 8. Internal ports and connectors

Description Values

Internal:

One M.2 Key-M (2280 or 2230) for solid-state drive

One M.2 2230 Key-E for WLAN

Wedge-shaped lock slot

SD card slot

• One M.2 2230 slot for solid-state drive 128 GB/256 GB/512
GB

• One M.2 2280 slot for solid-state drive 256 GB/512 Gb/1 TB/2
TB

• One M.2 2280 slot for Self-Encrypting solid-state drive 256
GB/512 GB

NOTE: To learn more about the features of different

types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article

SLN301626.

Audio

Table 9. Audio specifications

Description Values

Controller

ALC3204

Stereo conversion

Internal interface

External interface

Speakers

Speaker Output Average

Speaker Output Peak

Supported

High-definition audio

Universal audio jack

2

2 W

2.5 W

Video

Table 10. Discrete graphics specifications

Discrete graphics

Controller External display support Memory size Memory type

NVIDIA Quadro P520 NA 2 GB GDDR5

Technical specifications 15

Table 11. Integrated graphics specifications

Integrated graphics

Controller External display support Memory size Processor

Intel UHD Graphics HDMI 1.4b port/ USB Type-C with DisplayPort

1.2 port

Shared system memory 10th Generation Intel

Camera

Table 12. Camera specifications

Description Values

Number of cameras

Type

Location

Sensor type

Resolution:

Still image

Video

Diagonal viewing angle

One

• RGB HD camera

• Hello IR Webcam

Front camera

CMOS sensor technology

8 megapixel

1280 x 720 (VGA/HD) at 30 fps

78.6 degrees

core i5/i7

Communications

Ethernet

Table 13. Ethernet specifications

Description Values

Model number

Transfer rate

Wireless module

Table 14. Wireless module specifications

Description Values

Model number

Transfer rate

Frequency bands supported

Wireless standards

Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820) Intel AX201

Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps

2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

• WiFi 802.11a/b/g

• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)

• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

Intel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controller

10/100/1000 Mbps

• WiFi 802.11a/b/g

• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)

• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

16 Technical specifications

Description Values

• Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)

Encryption

Bluetooth

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

• TKIP

Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1

Media-card reader

Table 15. Media-card reader specifications

Description Values

Type

Cards supported

Micro SD-card slot

• Micro Secure Digital (mSD)

• Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)

• Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

Power adapter

Table 16. Power adapter specifications

Description Values

Type

65 W 90 W 65 W Type-C 90 W Type-C

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

• TKIP

Diameter (connector)

Weight

Input voltage

Input frequency

Input current (maximum)

Output current (continuous)

Rated output voltage

Temperature range:

Operating

Storage

22 x 66 x 106 mm 22 x 66 x 130 mm 48.26 x 129.54 x 215.9mm43.18 x 177.8 x 215.9 mm

0.23 kg (0.51 lb) 0.32 kg (0.70 lb) 0.23 kg (0.51 lb) 0.32 kg (0.70 lb)

100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC

50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz

1.50 A 1.60 A 1.70 A 1.70 A

3.34 A 4.62 A 4.62 A 4.62 A

19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC

0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to
158°F)

Battery

Table 17. Battery specifications

0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F
to 158°F)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F
to 158°F)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F
to 158°F)

Description Values

Type

42 WHr 51 Whr 68 Whr 68 WHr LCL

Technical specifications 17

Description Values

Voltage

11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC 15.20 VDC 15.20 VDC

Weight (maximum)

Dimensions:

Height

Width

Depth

Temperature range:

Operating

Storage

Operating time Varies depending on

Charging time
(approximate)

0.20 kg (0.44 lb) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)

95.90 mm (3.78 in.) 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) 95.90 mm (3.78 in.) 95.90 mm (3.78

181 mm (7.13 in.) 181 mm (7.13 in.) 233 mm (9.17 in.) 233 mm (9.17 in.)

7.05 mm (0.28 in.) 7.05 mm (0.28 in.) 7.05 mm (0.28 in.) 7.05 mm (0.28

0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F)

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to
140°F)

operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

4Hrs hours (when the
computer is off)

NOTE: Control the

charging time,
duration, start and
end time, and so on
using the Dell Power
Manager application.
For more information
on the Dell Power
Manager see,

My Dell

www.dell.com/

on

Me and

0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F)

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to
140°F)

Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

4Hrs hours (when the
computer is off)

NOTE: Control the

charging time,
duration, start and
end time, and so on
using the Dell Power
Manager application.
For more information
on the Dell Power
Manager see,

My Dell

www.dell.com/

Me and

on

0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F)

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to
140°F)

Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

4 Hrs hours (when the
computer is off)

NOTE: Control the

charging time,
duration, start and
end time, and so on
using the Dell Power
Manager application.
For more information
on the Dell Power
Manager see,

My Dell

www.dell.com/

Me and

on

in.)

in.)

0°C to 50°C
(32°F to 122°F)

-20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)

Varies depending
on operating
conditions and
can significantly
reduce under
certain power­intensive
conditions.

4 Hrs hours
(when the
computer is off)

NOTE:

Control the
charging
time,
duration,
start and
end time,
and so on
using the
Dell Power
Manager
application.
For more
information
on the Dell
Power
Manager
see,

Me and

My Dell

www.dell.co
m/

on

Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge

cycles

Coin-cell battery

18 Technical specifications

CR2032 CR2032 CR2032 CR2032

300 discharge/charge
cycles

300 discharge/charge
cycles

1000 discharge/
charge cycles

Description Values

Operating time Varies depending on

operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

Display

Table 18. Display specifications

Description Values

Type

High Definition (HD) Full High Definition (FHD) Full High Definition (FHD) Full high Definition

Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power­intensive conditions.

Varies depending
on operating
conditions and
can significantly
reduce under
certain power­intensive
conditions.

(FHD)

Panel technology

Luminance (typical)

Dimensions (Active
Area):

Height

Width

Diagonal

Native Resolution

Megapixels

Pixels per Inch (PPI)

Contrast Ratio (min)

Response Time (max)

Refresh Rate

Horizontal View Angle

Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide Viewing Angle

(WVA)

220 nits 220 nits 220 nits 300 nits

193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.)

344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)

394.91 mm (15.55 in.) 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) 394.91 mm (15.55 in.) 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)

1366x768 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080

1049088 2073600 2073600 2073600

100 141 141 141

500:1 700:1 700:1 700:1

25 ms 25 ms 35 ms 35 ms

60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz

40/40 +/- degrees 80/80 +/- degrees 80/80 +/- degrees 80/80 +/- degrees

Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)

Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)

Vertical View Angle

Pixel Pitch

Power Consumption
(maximum)

Anti-glare vs glossy
finish

Touch options

10(U)/30(D) +/- degrees 80(U)/80(D) +/- degrees 80(U)/80(D) +/- degrees 80(U)/80(D) +/-

degrees

0.252X0.252 mm 0.179X0.179 mm 0.179X0.179 mm 0.179X0.179 mm

4.20 W 4.2 W 4.2 W 4.6 W

Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare

No No Yes No

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Keyboard

Table 19. Keyboard specifications

Feature Specifications

Number of keys • 81 (U.S. and Canada)

• 82 (UK/Brazil)

• 85 (Japan)

• 102 (U.S. and Canada)

• 103 (UK)

• 106 (Japan)

Size Full sized

• X= 18.05 mm (0.7 in.) key pitch

• Y= 18.05 mm (0.71 in.) key pitch

• X= 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) key pitch

• Y= 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) key pitch

• X= 18.6 mm (0.73 in.) key pitch

• Y= 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) key pitch

Backlit keyboard Optional (backlit and Non-backlit)

Layout QWERTY

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 20. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)

Fn + Esc Escape

Fn + F1

Fn + F2

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Mute microphone

Turn on/off keyboard
backlight

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Switch to external
display

Toggle Fn-key lock

F1 behavior

F2 behavior

F3 behavior

F4 behavior

F5 behavior

F6 behavior

F7 behavior

F8 behavior

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

Fn + 12

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Print screen

Home

End

F10 behavior

F11 behavior

F12 behavior

Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)

Fn + Ctrl

Open application menu

--

Fingerprint reader on Power Button

Table 21. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description Values

Sensor technology

Capacitive

Sensor resolution

Sensor area

Sensor pixel size

363 dpi

5.25 mm x 6.9 mm

76 x 100

Fingerprint reader

Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description Values

Sensor technology

Sensor resolution

Sensor area

Sensor pixel size

Capacitive

508 dpi

12.8 mm x 18 mm

256 x 360

Dimensions and weight

Table 23. Dimensions and weight

Description Values

Height:

Front

Rear

Width

Depth

Weight

11.81 mm

14.99 mm

359.1 mm

236.25 mm

1.86 kg (4.09 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your tablet depends on the configuration

ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Security

Table 24. Security specifications

Features Specifications

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Integrated on system board

Technical specifications 21

Features Specifications

Fingerprint reader Optional

Wedge-shaped lock slot Standard

Security Software

Table 25. Security Software specifications

Specifications

Dell Client Command Suite

Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software

Dell Client Command Suite

Dell BIOS Verification

Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response

Dell Encryption Enterprise

Dell Encryption Personal

Carbonite

VMware Workspace ONE

Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control

Netskope

Dell Supply Chain Defense

System board connectors

Table 26. System board connectors

Feature Specifications

M.2 Connectors • One M.2 2230 hybrid Key-E connector

• One M.2 2280 Key-M connector

SATA connectors • One SATA connector for HDD

Touchpad

Table 27. Touchpad specifications

Feature Specifications

Resolution 1221 x 661

Dimensions • Width: 101.7 mm (4.00 in.)

• Height: 55.2 mm (2.17 in.)

Multi-touch Supports 5-finger multi-touch

NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures

for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base
article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

22 Technical specifications

Table 28. Touchpad specifications

Feature Specifications

Resolution 1221 x 661

Dimensions • Width: 101.7 mm (4.00 in.)

• Height: 55.2 mm (2.17 in.)

Multi-touch Supports 5-finger multi-touch

NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures

for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base
article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Table 29. Touchpad specifications

Feature Specifications

Resolution 1221 x 661

Dimensions • Width: 101.7 mm (4.00 in.)

• Height: 55.2 mm (2.17 in.)

Multi-touch Supports 5-finger multi-touch

NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures

for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base
article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Table 30. Supported gestures

Supported gestures Windows 10

Cursor moving Supported

Clicking/ tapping Supported

Click and drag Supported

2-finger scroll Supported

2-finger Pinch/ Zoom Supported

2-finger tap (Right Clicking) Supported

3-finger tap (Invoke Cortana) Supported

3-finger swipe up (See all open windows) Supported

3-finger swipe down (Show the desktop) Supported

3-finger swipe right or left (Switch between open windows) Supported

4-finger tap (Invoke Action Center) Supported

4-finger swipe right or left (Switch virtual desktops) Supported

Sensor and control specifications

Table 31. Sensor and control specifications

Specifications

1. Free fall sensor on motherboard

2. Hall Effect Sensor (Detects when the lid is closed)

Technical specifications 23

Security options—Contacted smartcard reader

Table 32. Contacted smartcard reader

Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader

ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5V powered

smartcard

ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support Reader capable of reading 3V powered

smartcard

ISO 7816 -3 Class C Card support Reader capable of reading 1.8V powered

smartcard

ISO 7816-1 Compliant Specification for the reader Yes

ISO 7816 -2 Compliant Specification for smartcard device physical

characteristics (size, location of connection
points, etc.)

T=0 support Cards support character level transmission Yes

T=1 support Cards support block level transmission Yes

EMVCo Compliant Compliant with EMVCo (for electronic

payment standards) smartcard standards as
posted to www.emvco.com

EMVCo Certified Formally certified based on EMVCO

smartcard standards

PC/SC OS interface Personal Computer/Smart Card

specification for integration of hardware
readers into personal computer
environments

CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated

Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level
drivers.

Windows Certified Device certified by WHCK Yes

FIPS 201 (PIV/HSPD-12) Compliant via GSA Device compliant with FIPS 201/PIV/

HSPD-12 requirements

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Security options—Contactless smartcard reader

Table 33. Contactless smartcard reader

Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless

Felica Card Support Reader and software capable of supporting

Felica contactless cards

ISO 14443 Type A Card Support Reader and software capable of supporting

ISO 14443 Type A contactless cards

ISO 14443 Type B Card Support Reader and software capable of supporting

ISO 14443 Type B contactless cards

ISO/IEC 21481 Reader and software capable of supporting

ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards
and tokens

ISO/IEC 18092 Reader and software capable of supporting

ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards
and tokens

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Smartcard reader with NFC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless

ISO 15693 Card Support Reader and software capable of supporting

ISO15693 contactless cards

NFC Tag Support Supports reading and processing of NFC

compliant tag information

NFC Reader Mode Support for NFC Forum Defined Reader

mode

NFC Writer Mode Support for NFC Forum Defined Writer

mode

NFC Peer-to-Peer Mode Support for NFC Forum Defined Peer to

Peer mode

EMVCo Compliant Compliant with EMVCO smartcard

standards as posted to www.emvco.com

EMVCo Certified Formally certified based on EMVCO

smartcard standards

NFC Proximity OS Interface Enumerates NFP (Near Field Proximity)

device for OS to utilize

PC/SC OS interface Personal Computer/Smart Card

specification for integration of hardware
readers into personal computer
environments

CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated

Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level
drivers

Windows Certified Device certified by Microsoft WHCK Yes

Dell ControlVault support Device connects to Dell ControlVault for

usage and processing

Smartcard reader with NFC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported.

Table 34. Supported cards

Manufacturer Card Supported

HID jCOP readertest3 A card (14443a) Yes

1430 1L

DESFire D8H

iClass (Legacy)

iClass SEOS

NXP/Mifare Mifare DESFire 8K White PVC Cards Yes

Mifare Classic 1K White PVC Cards

NXP Mifare Classic S50 ISO Card

G&D idOnDemand - SCE3.2 144K Yes

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

Oberthur idOnDemand - OCS5.2 80K Yes

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Manufacturer Card Supported

ID-One Cosmo 64 RSA D V5.4 T=0 card

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 35. Computer environment

Description Operating Storage

Temperature range

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°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.

*

10% to 80% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS

105 G† 40 G†

0 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft) 0 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 ft)

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Technical specifications

This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.

Topics:

• Downloading Windows drivers

Downloading Windows drivers

Steps

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 file.

9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Software

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6

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 configuration 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 effect until you

NOTE:

restart the system.

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

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Keys Navigation

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.

Boot Sequence

Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example:
optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:

• 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: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number.

• Optical Drive (if available)

• SATA Hard Drive (if available)

• Diagnostics

NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the ePSA diagnostics screen.

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

System setup options

NOTE:

Depending on the tabletcomputerlaptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not

appear.

General options

Table 36. General

Option Description

System Information Displays the following information:

• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag,
Manufacture Date, Ownership 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, 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 find an operating system from

the devices specified in this list.

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, Except Internal HDD&PXE

• Always

• Never

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Option Description

Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect

immediately.

.

System information

Table 37. System Configuration

Option Description

Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller.

• Disabled = The internal LAN is off 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 configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.

• Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden

• AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode

• RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default)

Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:

• SATA-2 (enabled by default)

• M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)

Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system

startup. The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration 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.

Thunderbolt Adapter
Configuration

USB PowerShare

Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected

This section allows Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration.

• Thunderbolt-is enabled by default

• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support-is disabled

• No security-is disabled

• User configuration-enabled by default

• Secure connect-is disabled

• Display port and USB Only-is disabled

This option configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior.

• Enable USB PowerShare - disabled by default

This feature is intended to allow users to power or charge external devices, such as phones and
portable music players, using the stored system battery power through the USN PowerShare port
on the notebook, while the notebook is in a sleep state.

by default.

• Enable Microphone

• Enable Internal Speaker

Both the options are selected by default.

Keyboard Illumination

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This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard
brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:

Option Description

• Disabled

• Dim

• Bright-enabled by default

Keyboard Backlight Timeout on
AC

Keyboard Backlight Timeout on
Battery

The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is
not affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field
has an effect when the backlight is enabled. The options are:

• 5 sec

• 10 sec-enabled by default

• 15 sec

• 30 sec

• 1 min

• 5 min

• 15 min

• Never

The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination
feature is not affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels.
This field has an effect when the backlight is enabled. The options are:

• 5 sec

• 10 sec-enabled by default

• 15 sec

• 30 sec

• 1 min

• 5 min

• 15 min

• Never

Unobtrusive Mode

Miscellaneous Devices

MAC Address Pass-Through

• Enable Unobtrusive Mode (disabled by default)

When enabled pressing Fn+Shift+B will turn off all light and sound emissions in the system.

Press Fn+Shift+B to resume normal operation.

Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:

• Enable Camera (enabled by default)

• Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection(enabled by default)

• Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card (enabled by default)

• Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot

• Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode

• System Unique MAC Address (disabled by default)

• Integrated NIC 1 MAC Address

• Disabled

The feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the
selected MAC address from the system. The default option is to use the Passthrough MAC address.

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 38. Security

Option Description

Admin Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.

System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.

Internal HDD-2 Password This option lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard disk drive

(HDD).

Strong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.

Password Configuration 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 off 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 enabled by default.

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)

Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional

Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software.

• Enabled - This option is selected by default.

• Disabled

• Permanently Disabled

OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screen via

hotkeys during boot.

• Enabled (default)

• Disabled

• One Time Enable

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Option Description

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 39. Secure Boot

Option Description

Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature

• Secure Boot Enable

Option is not selected.

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 file

• Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file

• Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file

• 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.

Intel Software Guard Extensions

Table 40. Intel Software Guard Extensions

Option Description

Intel SGX Enable

This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for
running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the
main OS.

Click one of the following options:

• Disabled

• Enabled

• Software controlled—Default

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Option Description

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 41. Performance

Option Description

Multi Core Support

This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.

• All—Default

• 1

• 2

• 3

Intel SpeedStep

C-States Control

Intel TurboBoost

Hyper-Thread Control

Power management

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.

• 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.

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the
processor.

• Enable Intel TurboBoost

This option is set by default.

Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the
processor.

• Disabled

• Enabled—Default

Option

AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.

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:

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Description

Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.

• Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology

Default setting: Enabled

• Disabled

Option Description

• Every Day

• Weekdays

• Select Days

Default setting: Disabled

USB Wake
Support

Wireless Radio
Control

Wake on LAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a

Block Sleep This option lets you to block entering to sleep in OS environment. When enabled system won't go to sleep.

Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you

Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.

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

If Enabled, this feature will sense the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently disable the
selected wireless radios (WLAN and/ or WWAN).

• Control WLAN radio - is disabled

LAN signal.

• Disabled

• LAN Only

• LAN with PXE Boot

Default setting: Disabled

Block Sleep - is disabled

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
Configuration

Primary Battery
Charge
Configuration

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

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.

• ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology.

• Primarily AC use

• Custom

If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable

the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.

POST behavior

Option

Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.

Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.

Description

Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings

Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.

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Option Description

Fn Lock Options

Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:

Extended BIOS
POST Time

Full Screen Log

Warnings and
errors

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—enabled by default

• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary

• Minimal

• Thorough—enabled by default

• Auto

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

Manageability

Option

Intel AMT
Capability

USB Provision When enabled Intel AMT can be provisioned using the local provisioning file via a USB storage device.

MEBX Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.

Description

Allows you to provision AMT and MEBx Hotkey function is enabled, during the system boot.

• Disabled

• Enabled - by default

• Restrict MEBx Access

• Enable USB Provision - disabled by default

• Enable MEBx hotkey—enabled by default

Virtualization support

Option

Virtualization This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided

Description

provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.

Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by default.

by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.

Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.

Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware

capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.

Trusted Execution - disabled by default.

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Wireless

Option
Description

Wireless Device
Enable

Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.

• WLAN

• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

Maintenance screen

Option

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

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 flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by

Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is

BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary

Description

default.

not enabled by default. The following is list of devices affected:

• Internal SATA HDD/SSD

• Internal M.2 SATA SDD

• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD

• Internal eMMC

hard drive or an external USB key.

• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default

• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default

First Power On
Date

This option lets you set Ownership date.

• Set Ownership Date—disabled 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

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Prerequisites

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 before initiating a BIOS update.

About this task

If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the

NOTE:

BIOS update is completed.

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Steps

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 find 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 file 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 file on your computer.

12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled

CAUTION:

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

reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: Updating the BIOS on Dell Systems With

BitLocker Enabled

If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive

About this task

If the system cannot load into Windows, but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file 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 How to

Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive using Dell Diagnostic Deployment Package (DDDP)

Steps

1. Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system.

2. Copy the file 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 Enter.

6. The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.

7. Run the file by typing the full filename, for example, O9010A12.exe and press Enter.

8. The BIOS Update Utility will load. Follow the instructions on screen.

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Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen

System and setup password

Table 42. 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: 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

Prerequisites

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 reboot.

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 field.

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.

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• 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. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Prerequisites

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

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 Setup password, confirm 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 restarts.

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Getting help

Topics:

• Contacting Dell

Contacting Dell

Prerequisites

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find 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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