Latitude 5591
Setup and Specifications Guide
Reg ula tor y M ode l: P60 F
Reg ula tor y T ype : P 60F 002
Jan uar y 2 021
Rev . A 02
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Chassis view................................................................................................................ 7
Front open view................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back view.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Left view................................................................................................................................................................................8
Right view..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Palmrest view....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3: System specifications................................................................................................. 11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
System information............................................................................................................................................................12
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................12
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................13
Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Video..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Touchpad..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Input device ........................................................................................................................................................................19
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Environmental..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4: System setup options................................................................................................. 21
Boot Sequence................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
System Setup overview...................................................................................................................................................22
Accessing System Setup................................................................................................................................................. 22
General screen options.................................................................................................................................................... 22
System Configuration screen options.......................................................................................................................... 23
Video screen options........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Security screen options................................................................................................................................................... 25
Secure Boot screen options........................................................................................................................................... 26
Intel Software Guard Extensions................................................................................................................................... 27
Performance screen options...........................................................................................................................................27
Power Management screen options............................................................................................................................. 28
POST Behavior screen options...................................................................................................................................... 29
Contents 3
Virtualization support screen options...........................................................................................................................30
Wireless screen options................................................................................................................................................... 30
Maintenance screen options........................................................................................................................................... 31
System Log screen options............................................................................................................................................. 31
Updating the BIOS in Windows ..................................................................................................................................... 31
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................32
Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 32
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 32
Chapter 5: Software....................................................................................................................34
Supported operating systems........................................................................................................................................ 34
Downloading drivers......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Downloading the chipset driver..................................................................................................................................... 34
Intel chipset drivers.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Intel HD Graphics drivers................................................................................................................................................ 35
Chapter 6: Getting help............................................................................................................... 36
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................. 36
4 Contents
1. Connect the power adapter.
1
Set up your computer
2. Press the power button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup:
a. Connect to a network.
Set up your computer 5
b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
4. Locate Dell apps.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
6 Set up your computer
Topics:
• Front open view
Back view
•
• Left view
• Right view
• Palmrest view
Front open view
2
Chassis view
1. Array microphone 2. Infrared (IR) camera (optional)
3. Infrared (IR) emitter (optional) 4. Camera status light (optional)
5. Camera (optional) 6. Array microphone
7. LCD panel 8. Battery charge status light
NOTE: Computer shipped with HD camera module is standard , IR camera is optional.
Chassis view 7
Back view
1. Network port 2. HDMI port
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 4. Power connector port
Left view
Display Port over USB Type-C connector (optional
1.
Thunderbolt™ 3)
3. SD Card reader 4. Smart Card reader (optional)
8 Chassis view
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Right view
1. Headset port 2. SIM-card slot (optional)
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 4. VGA port
5. Wedge lock slot
Palmrest view
Chassis view
9
1. power button/Power status light 2. keyboard
3. palmrest 4. fingerprint reader (optional)
5. NFC receiver (optional) 6. touchpad
10 Chassis view
System specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
• Dimensions and weight
• Processor
• System information
• Operating system
• Memory
• Ports and connectors
• Communications
• Audio
• Video
• Storage
• Media card-reader
• Display
• Keyboard
• Camera
• Touchpad
• Battery
• Input device
• Power adapter
• Environmental
3
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Height Touch System
● Front height - 0.8 inch (21.65 mm)
● Back height - 0.9 inch (24.3 mm)
Non-Touch System
● Front height - 0.8 inch (20.6 mm)
● Back height - 0.9 inch (24.3 mm)
Width 14.8 inch (376 mm)
Depth 9.9 inch (250.7 mm)
Weight Starting 4.26 lbs (1.934 kg)
Processor
Global Standard Products (GSP) are a subset of Dell’s relationship products that are managed for availability and synchronized
transitions on a worldwide basis. They ensure the same platform is available for purchase globally. This allows customers to
System specifications 11
reduce the number of configurations managed on a worldwide basis, thereby reducing their costs. They also enable companies
to implement global IT standards by locking in specific product configurations worldwide. The following GSP processors
identified below will be made available to Dell customers.
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by
region/country.
Table 3. Processor specifications
Type UMA Graphics
Intel Core i5-8300H Processor (4 Core, 8M Cache, 2.3GHz,
35W cTDP)
Intel Core i5-8400H Processor (4 Core, 8M Cache, 2.5GHz,
35W cTDP, vPro)
Intel Core i7-8850H Processor (6 Core, 9M Cache, 2.6GHz,
35W cTDP, vPro)
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
System information
Table 4. System information
Feature Specifications
Chipset Intel CM246 chipset
DRAM bus width 64-bit
FLASH EPROM {SP1 256 Mbits}
PCIe bus 100 Mhz
External bus frequency {DMI 3.0-8GT/s}
Operating system
Table 5. Operating system
Feature Specifications
Operating systems supported
● Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
● Windows 10 Professional (64 bit)
● Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit)
Memory
Table 6. Memory specifications
Features Specifications
Minimum memory configuration
Maximum memory configuration
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4 GB
32 GB
Table 6. Memory specifications (continued)
Features Specifications
Number of slots
Maximum memory supported per slot
Memory options
Type DDR4 SDRAM Non-ECC memory
Speed
2 SODIMM
16 GB
● 4 GB - 1 x 4 GB
● 8 GB - 1 x 8 GB
● 8 GB - 2 x 4 GB
● 16 GB - 2 x 8 GB
● 16 GB - 1 x 16 GB
● 32 GB - 2 x 16 GB
2666 MHz
Ports and connectors
Table 7. Ports and connectors
Features Specifications
Memory card reader SD 4.0 memory card reader
Smart card reader Yes (Optional)
USB
Security Noble wedge lock slot
Docking port DisplayPort over USB Type C (optional Thunderbolt 3)
Audio
Video
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
Serial port NA
Parallel port NA
SIM card reader One uSIM card slot (optional)
Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare)
● Universal audio jack
● Noise reduction array microphones
● HDMI 1.4 (UMA)
● One VGA
● HDMI 2.0 (Discrete)
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Communications
Table 8. Communications
Features Specifications
Network adapter
Wireless
Intel i219LM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet Controller
(RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP, PXE and Manageability
capabilities alerting (AMT 11 / DASH 1.1 )
● Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless
Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1
● Qualcomm QCA61x4A Extended Range 802.11ac MU-MINO
Dual Band (2x2) Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1 LE
● Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Wireless
Card (2x2) ( Bluetooth Optional)
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Features Specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3246-CG Controller with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Type Multi-channel high-definition audio
Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 7.1 compressed and
uncompressed audio
Speakers Two (Bi-Directional speakers)
Internal interface
Interface
Internal speaker amplifier 2 W(RMS) per channel
Volume controls
High-definition audio codec
● Universal audio jack
● High quality speakers
● Noise reducing array microphones
● Stereo headset/mic combo
Hot keys
Video
Table 10. Video
Controller Type CPU
Intel UHD
Graphics 630
UMA
Dependency
● Intel Core
● Intel Core
● Intel Core
i5-8300H
i5-8400H
i7-8850H
Graphics
memory type
Integrated Shared system
Capacity External display
memory(Upto
32 GB)
support
VGA
HDMI 1.4(UMA)
HDMI 2.0(DSC)
eDP(Internal)
Maximum
resolution
HDMI 1.4 (UMA):
4096x2160 @ 30
Hz
HDMI 2.0 (DSC):
4096x2160 @ 60
Hz
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Table 10. Video (continued)
Controller Type CPU
NVIDIA
GeForce®
MX130
Discrete NA GDDR5
Dependency
Graphics
memory type
Capacity External display
support
Via Optional
Type-C Port:
DisplayPort
2 GB DisplayPort
HDMI 2.0
Maximum
resolution
Analog: (VGA)
system 1920x1200
@ 60Hz
Max Digital: (DP
1.2 over Type-C
Port) 4096x2304
@ 60Hz
HDMI 1.4 (UMA):
4096x2160 @ 30
Hz
HDMI 2.0 (DSC):
4096x2160 @ 60
Hz
Analog: (VGA)
system 1920x1200
@ 60Hz
Max Digital: (DP
1.2 over Type-C
Port) 4096x2304
@ 60Hz
Storage
Table 11. Storage specifications
Primary/Boot drive
SSD M.2 2280 SATA: up to 512 GB,
OPAL SED options
SSD M.2 2280 PCIe/NVMe: up to
1TB, OPAL SED options
One 2.5 " hard drive: up to 1TB,
Hybrid OPAL SED options
SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe : up to
256 GB (in WWAN slot only)
Primary interface
SATA AHCI, Up to 6
Gbps
PCIe 3 x4 NVME, Up
to 32 Gbps
SATA AHCI, Up to 6
Gbps
PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up
to 16 Gbps
Secondary drive
M.2 2230 (WWAN slot)
NOTE: The second SSD
(dual SSD) is only
supported when it is
purchased as part of the
original purchase at time
of sale.
NOTE: Adding second
SSD (dual SSD) is not
available after initial
purchase.
NOTE: 2230 to 2242
adapter board is
required to install 2230
WWAN port to SSD.
M.2 2280 SATA SATA AHCI, Up to 6
Secondary
interface
PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up
to 16 Gbps
PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up
to 16 Gbps
PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up
to 16 Gbps
Gbps
Security
option
YES
YES
YES
NO
SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe : up to
256 GB (in WWAN slot only)
PCIe 3 x2 NVME, Up
to 16 Gbps
2.5" hard drive SATA AHCI, Up to 6
Gbps
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NO
Media card-reader
Table 12. Media-card reader specifications
Features Specifications
Type One SD 4.0 card slot
Supported cards
● SD 4.0
● Memory Stick, Pro, HG, Duo and XC
● SDHC
● Secure Digitale Xtended Capacity(SDXC) and Multi-Media
Card
● SD UHS-I (Ultra High Speed-I) and SD UHS-II (Ultra High
Speed-II) FD/HD mode
Display
Table 13. Display specifications
Features Specifications
Type
Height (Active area) 7.62 inch (193.5 mm)
Width (Active area) 13.55 inch (344.2 mm)
● 15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) Anti-glare (16:9) WLED, 220
nits, non-touch
● 15.6 inch FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare (16:9) WLED,
220 nits, non-touch
● 15.6 inch FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Embedded Touch
Display with Truelife, 220 nits,
Diagonal 15.6 inch(396.25 mm)
Touch panel specification 10 finger touch support is supported on the embedded 15.6"
touch panel.
Luminance/Brightness (typical) 220/300 nits
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Horizontal viewing angle (min) +/- 40 degrees(HD)
+85/-85 degrees(FHD)
Vertical viewing angle (min) +10/- 30 degrees(HD)
+85/-85 degrees(FHD)
Keyboard
Table 14. Keyboard specifications
Features Specifications
Number of keys
● 103 (U.S. and Canada)
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Table 14. Keyboard specifications (continued)
Features Specifications
● 104 (Europe)
● 106 (Brazil)
● 107 (Japan)
Size Full sized
● X= 19.05 mm key pitch
● Y= 19.05 mm key pitch
Backlit keyboard Yes(Optional)
Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
Camera
Table 15. Camera specifications
Features Specifications
Resolution Camera:
● Still image: 0.92 megapixels
● Video: 1280x720 at 30 fps
Infrared camera (optional):
● Still image: 0.92 megapixels
● Video: 1280x720 at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle
● Camera : 74 degrees
● Infrared camera : 74 degrees
Touchpad
Table 16. Touchpad specifications
Features Specifications
Resolution
Dimensions
Multi-touch Supports up to 5 fingers. Gesture support is dependent on
● Horizontal: 1221
● Vertical: 661
● Width: 4.0 inch (101.7 mm )
● Height: 2.17 inch (55.2mm)
operating system.
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Battery
Table 17. Battery Specifications
Features Specifications
Type
Dimension 1. 51 WHr,3 Cell,Li-ion/Polymer Battery
● 51 WHr,3 Cell, Li-ion/Polymer, ExpressCharge Capable
Battery
● 68 WHr,4 Cell, Li-ion/Polymer, ExpressCharge Capable
Battery
● 68 WHr,4 Cell, Li-polymer, Long Cycle Life Battery
● 92 WHr,6 Cell, Li-polymer, ExpressCharge Capable,Battery
● Length: 181mm (7.126 inch)
● Width: 95.9mm ( 3.78 inch)
● Height: 7.05mm (0.28 inch)
● Weight: 250.00 g
2. 68 WHr,4 Cell,Li-ion/Polymer
● Length: 233mm (9.17 inch)
● Width: 95.9mm ( 3.78 inch)
● Height: 7.05mm (0.28 inch)
● Weight: 340.00 g
3. 68 WHr,4 cell, Li-polymer Battery
● Length: 233mm (9.17 inch)
● Width: 95.9mm ( 3.78 inch)
● Height: 7.05mm (0.28 inch)
● Weight: 340.00 g
4. 92 WHr,6 cell,Li-polymer
● Length: 332mm (13.07 inch)
● Width: 96mm (3.78 inch)
● Height: 7.7mm (0.303 inch)
● Weight: 450.00 g
Weight (maximum)
Voltage
Life span 300 discharge/recharge cycles(Standard) and 1000discharge/
Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) 2-4 hours
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly
Temperature range: Operating
Temperature range: Storage -20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 149 °F)
Coin-cell battery CR2032
0.045 kg (0.99 lb )
● 51 WHr - 11.4 VDC
● 68 WHr - 7.6 VDC
● 68 WHr - 7.6 VDC
● 92 WHr - 11.4 VDC
recharge cycles(Long cycle)
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions
● Charge: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
● Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)
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Input device
● Single Point non-backlit Keyboard
● Dual Pointing backlit Keyboard
● Dell Touchpad
Power adapter
Table 18. Power adapter specifications
Features Specifications
Type
Input Voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input current (maximum)
Adapter size 7.4 mm Barrel Type
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Output current
Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC
Temperature range (Operating) -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Temperature range (Non-operating) -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
● 90 W adapter
● 130 W adapter
● 90 W - 1.5 A
● 130 W - 1.8 A
● 90 W - 4.62 A (continuous)
● 130 W - 6.67 A (continuous)
Environmental
NOTE:
For more details on Dell environmental features, please go to the environmental attributes section. See your specific
region for availability.
Table 19. Environmental
Features Specifications
Energy efficient power supply Internal
80 plus bronze certification 155W EPA bronze
80 plus platinum certification 240W EPA platinum
Customer replaceable unit No
Recyclable packaging Optional, US only
MultiPack packaging No
Temperature Range
Operating: 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 95° F)
Storage: -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F)
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Table 19. Environmental (continued)
Features Specifications
Relative humidity
Altitude (maximum)
Shock
Vibration
Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating: 3048m (10.000 ft)
Storage: 10668m (35.000 ft)
Operating: 160 G with pulse duration of 2 ms (equivalent to 80
in/sec)
Storage: 160 G with pulse duration of 2 ms (equivalent to 80
in/sec)
Operating: 0.66 Grms
Storage: 1.33 Grms
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System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Topics:
• Boot Sequence
• Navigation keys
• System Setup overview
• Accessing System Setup
• General screen options
• System Configuration screen options
• Video screen options
• Security screen options
• Secure Boot screen options
• Intel Software Guard Extensions
• Performance screen options
• Power Management screen options
• POST Behavior screen options
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System Log screen options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• System and setup password
4
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 SupportAssist screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation keys
For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart
NOTE:
the system.
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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.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a
message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
System Setup overview
System Setup allows you to:
● Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.
● Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.
● Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future
reference.
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain
changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.
Accessing System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. After the white Dell logo appears, press F2 immediately.
The System Setup page is displayed.
NOTE:
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or
restart your computer and try again.
NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup.
General screen options
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
Option
System
Information
Battery
Information
Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.
Description
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
● System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
● Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels
Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM ASize, 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 Hard Drive, M.2 SATA2, M.2 SATA, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC
Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio
Controller, Wi-Fi Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.
Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.
22 System setup options
Option Description
● Diskette Drive
● Internal HDD
● USB Storage Device
● CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
● Onboard NIC
Advanced Boot
Options
UEFI Booth Path
Security
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is
disabled.
This options 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
● Always
● Never (by default enabled)
System Configuration screen options
Option
Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:
Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are:
Serial Port Allows you to configure the integrated serial port. The options are:
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:
SMART
Reporting
USB
Configuration
Description
● Disabled
● Enabled
● Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.
● Disabled
● AT: This option is enabled by default.
● PS2
● ECP
● Disabled
● COM1: This option is enabled by default.
● COM2
● COM3
● COM4
● Disabled
● AHCI
● RAID On: This option is enabled by default.
● SATA-0
● SATA-2
● SATA-4
● M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This
technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This
option is disabled by default.
● Enable SMART Reporting
This is an optional feature.
This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to
boot any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.
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Option Description
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
The options are:
● Enable USB Boot Support (by default enable)
● Enable External USB Port (by default enable)
● Enable Thunderbolt Ports (by default enable)
● Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
● Always Allow Dell Docks (by default enable)
● Enable Thunderbolt (ans PCIe behind TBT) Pre-boot
● Security level — No Secuirty
Security level — User Configuration(by default enable)
●
● Security level — Secure connect
● Security level — Display Port Only
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external
devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.
Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is
selected. The options are:
● Enable Microphone (by default enable)
● Enable Internal Speaker (by default enable)
Keyboard
Illumination
Keyboard
Backlight
Timeout on AC
Keyboard
Backlight
Timeout on
Battery
Keyboard
Backlight with
AC
Touchscreen This fields controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or diabled.
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:
● Disabled
● Dim
● Bright (enabled by default)
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.
● 5 seconds
● 10 seconds (enabled by default)
● 15 seconds
● 30 seconds
● 1 minute
● 5 minutes
● 15 minutes
Never
●
The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with 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.
● 5 seconds
● 10 seconds (enabled by default)
● 15 seconds
● 30 seconds
● 1 minute
● 5 minutes
● 15 minutes
Never
●
The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the
backlight is enabled.
● Touchscreen (enabled by default)
24 System setup options
Option Description
Unobtrusive
Mode
Miscellaneous
Devices
This option, when enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns off all light and sound emissions in the system. To
resume normal operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.
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
Video screen options
Option
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).
NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Description
Security screen options
Option
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
Description
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting
the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
System
Password
M.2 SATA SSD
Password
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Password
Configuration
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password,
Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
Allows you to set, change, or delete the M.2 SATA SSD password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one
uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.
when they are set. The options are:
● Disabled
● Reboot bypass
Default setting: Disabled
Password
Change
Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin
password is set.
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Option Description
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
Non-Admin Setup
Changes
UEFI Capsule
Firmware
Updates
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:
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.
Allows yout to control whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
● Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates (enabled by default)
● TPM On (enabled by default)
● Clear
● PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands(enabled by default)
● Attestation Enable (enabled by default)
● Key Storage Enable (enabled by default)
● PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
● SHA-256 (enabled by default)
● Disabled
● Enabled
NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).
● Deactivate
● Disable
● Activate
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no
further changes will be allowed
Default setting: Deactivate
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support (default)
OROM Keyboard
Access
Admin Setup
Lockout
Master Password
Lockout
Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot.
The options are:
● Enable
● One Time Enable
● Disable
Default setting: Enable
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Default Setting: Disabled
Allows you to disable master password support. Hard disk password need to be cleared before the setting
can be changed
● Enable Master Password Lockout (Disabled)
Secure Boot screen options
Option
Secure Boot
Enable
Description
This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
● Disabled
● Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
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Option Description
Secure Boot
Mode
Expert Key
Management
Allows you to change to Secure Boot operation mode, modifies the behavior of the Secure Boot to allow
evaluation or enforcement of UEFI driver signatures. The options are:
● Deployed Mode—Before allowing execution, checks the integrity of UEFI drivers and bootloaders.
● Audit Mode—Performs a signature check but does not block execution of all UEFI drivers and
bootloaders.
Default setting: Deployed Mode
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
● 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 that are made are erased and the keys
restore to default settings.
Intel Software Guard Extensions
Option
Intel SGX Enable This fields specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information
Enclave Memory
Size
Description
in the context of the main OS. The options are:
● Disabled
● Enabled
● Software Controlled: This option is enabled by default.
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The option are:
● 32 MB
● 64 MB
● 128 MB
Performance screen options
Option
Multi Core
Support
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
Description
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some
applications improves with the additional cores.
● All (By default enabled)
● 1
● 2
● 3
● Enable Intel SpeedStep
Default setting: The option is enabled.
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
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Option Description
● C states
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
● Enable Intel TurboBoost
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Power Management screen options
Option Description
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is
connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
● Disabled
● Every Day
● Weekdays
● Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
USB Wake
Support
Wireless Radio
Control
Wake on LAN/
WLAN
Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.
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
● Wake on Dell USB-C Dock (By default enable)
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks
without depending on the physical connection.
● Control WLAN Radio
● Control WWAN Radio
Default setting: The option is disabled.
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when
triggered by a LAN signal.
● Disabled
● LAN Only
● WLAN Only
● LAN or WLAN
Default setting: Disabled
Block Sleep (S3 state)
Default setting: This option is disabled
Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After
you enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.
Advanced
Battery Charge
Configuration
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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.
Disabled
Option Description
Default setting: Disabled
Primary
Battery Charge
Configuration
Sleep Mode This option is used to select which sleep mode will be used by operating system.
Type-C
Connector Power
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
● Adaptive
● Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
● ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging
technology. This option is enabled by default.
● Primarily AC use
● 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.
● OS Automatic Selection
● Force S3 (By default enable)
This option lets you set the maximum power that can be drawn from the USB Type-C connector.
● 7.5 Watts (By default enable)
● 15 Watts
POST Behavior screen options
Option
Adapter
Warnings
Description
Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power
adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Keypad
(Embedded)
Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are:
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the Scroll Lock key is used to simulate the Fn key feature.
Fn Lock Options
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
● Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default.
● By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.
● Serial Mouse
● PS2 Mouse
● Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.
Enable Fn Key Emulation (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. The available options are:
● Fn Lock. This option is selected by default.
● Lock Mode Disable/Standard
● Lock Mode Enable/Secondary
● Minimal
● Thorough (default)
● Auto
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Option Description
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution
Warnings and
Error
Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are:
● 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default.
● 5 seconds
● 10 seconds
● Enable Full Screen Logo
This option will cause the boot process to only pause when warnings or errors are detected.
● Prompt on Warnings and Errors This option is enabled by default.
● Continue on Warnings
● Continue on Warnings and Errors
NOTE: Error deemed critical to the operation of the system hardware will always halt the system.
Virtualization support screen options
Option
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.
VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities
Description
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology: This option is enabled by default.
provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O: This option is 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 Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution: This option is enabled by default.
Wireless screen options
Option
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
Wireless Device
Enable
Description
● WWAN
● GPS (on WWAN Module)
● WLAN/WiGig
● Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled
or disabled independently.
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
● WWAN/GPS
● WLAN/WiGig
● Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
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Maintenance screen options
Option Description
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.
● Allows BIOS Downgrade (enabled by default)
Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of
devices affected:
● Internal SATA HDD/SSD
● Internal M.2 SATA SDD
● Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
● Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user
primary hard drive or an external USB key.
● BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)
● BIOS Auto-Recovery
● Always perform Integrity Check
System Log screen options
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
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.
NOTE:
If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
● Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
● 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.
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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.
System and setup password
Table 20. 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
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 reboot.
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.
● 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
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.
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 Setup password, confirm 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 restarts.
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Topics:
• Supported operating systems
Downloading drivers
•
• Downloading the chipset driver
• Intel chipset drivers
• Intel HD Graphics drivers
Supported operating systems
The following list shows supported operating systems
Table 21. Supported operating systems
Supported operating systems Operating System Description
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Software
Microsoft Windows
Other
OS Media Support
● Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
● Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
● Ubuntu
● Dell.com/support to download eligible Windows OS
● USB media available for upsell
Downloading drivers
1. Turn on the laptop.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
5. Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your laptop.
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.
Downloading the chipset driver
1. Turn on the laptop.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
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5. Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6. Scroll down the page, expand Chipset, and select your chipset driver.
7. Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your laptop.
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
9. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Intel chipset drivers
Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Table 22. Intel chipset drivers
Before installation After installation
Intel HD Graphics drivers
Verify if the Intel HD Graphics drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Table 23. Intel HD Graphics drivers
Before installation After installation
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Getting help
Topics:
• Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
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.
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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