1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
Front view........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Side view............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Side right view.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
System information...........................................................................................................................................................13
System board connectors................................................................................................................................................14
Media card reader.............................................................................................................................................................14
Video card..........................................................................................................................................................................15
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................16
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................19
Dimensions and weight................................................................................................................................................... 20
Downloading Windows drivers....................................................................................................................................... 22
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................23
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................24
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contents
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System conguration.................................................................................................................................................25
Video screen options..................................................................................................................................................27
Power management.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Post behavior.............................................................................................................................................................. 31
System logs.................................................................................................................................................................34
SupportAssist system resolution..............................................................................................................................34
Updating the BIOS in Windows .....................................................................................................................................34
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled..............................................................................................35
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive............................................................................................35
Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments................................................................................. 36
Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu......................................................................................... 36
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................38
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 39
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 39
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
2 Finish operating system setup.
For Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
•Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
•If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an oine account.
•On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell appsDetails
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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.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes and important device
drivers as they become available.
Set up your computer5
Dell appsDetails
Create recovery drive for Windows.
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NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
6Set up your computer
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
1 Connect the USB ash drive to your computer.
2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4 Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5 Select Back up system les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7 Click Create.
8 Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows7
Chassis view
The chassis view displays only the standard components and all the optional components may not be listed.