Dell Precision 7740
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P34E
Regulatory Type: P34E002
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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2019 - 06
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Set up your computer................................................................................................................... 5
2 Chassis........................................................................................................................................7
Front open view..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left view................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Palmrest view.........................................................................................................................................................................9
Back view................................................................................................................................................................................9
Bottom view......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Hot key definition................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3 System specifications................................................................................................................. 12
System information..............................................................................................................................................................12
Processor.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Media card-reader................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Communications...................................................................................................................................................................16
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Contactless smart card........................................................................................................................................................17
Display....................................................................................................................................................................................17
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Battery...................................................................................................................................................................................19
Power adapter..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Dimensions and weight.......................................................................................................................................................20
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Computer environment.......................................................................................................................................................20
Support policy.......................................................................................................................................................................21
4 System setup.............................................................................................................................22
System setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
General options....................................................................................................................................................................22
System configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Video screen options...........................................................................................................................................................26
Security.................................................................................................................................................................................26
Secure boot..........................................................................................................................................................................28
Intel Software Guard Extensions options.........................................................................................................................28
Performance........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Power management............................................................................................................................................................29
Post behavior.......................................................................................................................................................................30
Contents 3
Virtualization support...........................................................................................................................................................31
Wireless options...................................................................................................................................................................32
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................................32
System logs.......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5 Software................................................................................................................................... 34
Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Downloading drivers............................................................................................................................................................34
Identifying Windows 10 OS version...................................................................................................................................34
6 Getting help...............................................................................................................................36
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4 Contents
1. Connect the power cable and press the power button
1
Set up your computer
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup:
a) Connect to a network.
b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
3. Locate Dell apps.
Set up your computer 5
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Features Specifications
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
6 Set up your computer
Chassis
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.
Topics:
• Front open view
• Left view
• Right view
• Palmrest view
• Back view
• Bottom view
• Hot key definition
Front open view
2
1. Microphone (Optional)
2. Camera-with shutter (Optional)
3. Camera-status light (Optional)
4. Microphone (Optional)
5. Display
6. Battery status light
Chassis 7
7. Speakers
Left view
1. Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port
2. SD Card reader
3. Smartcard reader
Right view
1. Headset port
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare
3. Security cable slot
8
Chassis
Palmrest view
1.
Power button
2. Keyboard
3. Fingerprint reader (optional)
4. Contactless Card Reader (optional)
5. Touchpad
Back view
1. HDMI port
2. Mini DisplayPort
3. RJ45 Network port
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
5. Power connector port
Chassis
9
Bottom view
1.
Service tag label
2. Battery door release latch
3. Battery door
Hot key definition
Table 2. Keyboard shortcut keys
Hot keys Function
Fn+ESC - Fn Lock Allows the user to toggle between locked and unlocked Fn keys.
Fn+F1 - Audio Volume Mute
Fn+F2 – Audio Volume Down/Decrease Decreases the audio volume until minimum/off is reached.
Fn+F3 – Audio Volume Up/Increase Increases the audio volume until maximum is reached.
Fn+F4 – Microphone Mute
Fn+F6—Scroll lock Used as Scroll Lock key.
Temporarily mutes/unmutes the audio. The audio level before
muting is returned after unmuting.
Silences the on-board microphone so it cannot record audio. There
is an LED on the F4 function key that notifies the user of the state
of this feature:
• LED off = microphone capable of recording audio
• LED on = microphone muted and unable to record audio
Fn+F8 – LCD and Projector display
Fn+F9 – Search Mimics the Windows key + F keystroke to open Windows Search
Fn+F10 – KB Illumination/Backlight Determines the Keyboard Illumination/Backlight brightness level.
10 Chassis
Determines video output to LCD and external Video devices when
attached and displays present.
dialog box.
The hot key cycles through the following brightness states when
Hot keys Function
pressed: Disabled, Dim, Bright. For more detail, see Keyboard
Illumination/Backlight section.
Fn+F11 - Print screen It is used as Print Screen key
Fn+F12 - Insert It is used as Insert key
Fn+RightCtrl – Context Menu It is used as Context Menu key. (a.k.a. Right-Click menu)
Fn+Left Cursor—Home It is used as Home key.
Fn+Right Cursor – End It is used as End key.
Fn+B – Pause/Break It is used as Pause/Break key. Specifically, Fn+B = Pause and Fn
+Ctrl+B = Break.
Fn+Arrow Key (Up) – Brightness Decrease
Fn+Arrow Key (Down) – Brightness Increase
Fn+Home - Radio On/Off Toggles all the radios on and off. For example, WLAN, WWAN, and
Fn+End - Sleep Puts the system into the ACPI S3 State and does not wake the
Decreases the stepping of LCD brightness for each press until
minimum is reached. For details, see the LCD Brightness section.
Increases the stepping of LCD brightness for each press until
maximum is reached. For details, see the LCD Brightness section.
Bluetooth.
system.
Chassis 11
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:
• System information
• Processor
• Memory
• Storage
• Media card-reader
• Audio
• Video
• Camera
• Communications
• Ports and connectors
• Contactless smart card
• Display
• Keyboard
• Touchpad
• Battery
• Power adapter
• Dimensions and weight
• Operating system
• Computer environment
• Support policy
3
System information
Table 3. System information
Features Specifications
Chipset Intel CM246 chipset
DRAM bus width 64-bit per channel (total 128 bit)
FLASH EPROM 48 kHz
PCIe bus 8 Gbps
External bus frequency DMI 3.0-8GT/s
Processor
NOTE:
by region/country.
Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary
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Table 4. Processor specifications
Type UMA Graphics
9th Gen Intel I5-9400H (4 core / 8 TH / 2.5 Ghz up to 4.3 GHz / 8
M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel I7-9750H (6 core / 12 TH / 2.6 Ghz up to 4.5 GHz /
12 M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel I7-9850H (6 core / 12 TH / 2.6 Ghz up to 4.6 GHz /
12 M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel I9-9880H (8 core / 16 TH / 2.3 GHz up to 4.8 GHz /
16 M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel I9-9980HK (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 GHz up to 5.0
GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2276M (6 core / 12 TH / 2.8 GHz up to 4.7
GHz / 12 M cache / 45 W)
9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2286M (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 Ghz up to 5.0
GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W)
Integrated Intel UHD 630
Integrated Intel UHD 630
Integrated Intel UHD 630
Integrated Intel UHD 630
Integrated Intel UHD 630
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Feature Specifications
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Maximum memory configuration 128 GB
Number of slots 4 SODIMM
Maximum memory supported per slot 32 GB
Memory options • 8 GB - 1 x 8 GB
• 16 GB - 1 x 16 GB
• 16 GB - 2 x 8 GB
• 32 GB - 1 x 32 GB
• 32 GB - 2 x 16 GB
• 32 GB - 4 x 8 GB
• 64 GB - 4 x 16 GB
• 64 GB - 2 x 32 GB
• 128 GB - 4 x 32 GB
Type DDR4 SDRAM ECC and Non-ECC memory
Speed • 2666 MHz
• 3200 MHz
Table 6. Memory population rules
DIMM Sku Implementation
X1 B
X2 B+D
X3 A+B+C+D
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Location of channel A, B, C, D:
1. B and D under Keyboard– Slot B close to touchpad and Slot D close to LCD
2. A and C under Base– Slot C close to rear Input/Output and Slot A close to the battery
Storage
Table 7. Storage specifications
Type Form factor Interface Security option Capacity
Four Solid-State Drive
(SSD)
One 2.5" Hard-Disk Drive
(HHD) with 4 cell battery
only
NOTE: Slot 4: SATA; Slot 3, 5, 6: PCIe. Please note that the slots are marked against there respective slots in the
system.
M.2 2280 • PCIe 3x4 NVMe, Up
to 32 Gbps
Approximately (2.760 x
3.959 x 0.374 inches)
SATA AHCI, Up to 6
Gbps
SED • Up to 512 GB
• Up to 2 TB
SED FIPS
Up to 2 TB
Media card-reader
Table 8. Media-card reader specifications
Features Specifications
Type One SD-card slot
Supported cards • SD
• SDHC
• SDXC
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Features Specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3281
Type Four-channel high-definition audio
Speakers Two (Directional speakers)
Interface • Universal audio jack
• Stereo headphone
• Stereo headset
• Stereo line in
• Microphone in
• Stereo line out
Internal speaker amplifier 2W (RMS) per channel
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Video
Table 10. Video specifications
Controller Type CPU
Intel UHD
Graphics 630
Intel UHD
Graphics P630
NVIDIA Quadro
RTX3000
NVIDIA Quadro
RTX4000
UMA • Intel Core
UMA Intel Xeon Integrated Shared system
Discrete NA GDDR6 6 GB eDP/mDP/HDMI/
Discrete NA GDDR6 8 GB eDP/mDP/HDMI/
Dependency
• Intel Core
• Intel Core
Processor i5
Processor i7
Processor i9
Graphics
memory type
Integrated Shared system
Capacity External display
memory
memory
support
HDMI/DP/eDP 4096×2304
HDMI/DP/eDP 4096×2304
Type-C
Type-C
Maximum
resolution
Max Digital:
• Single
DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320
(8k) @ 30 Hz
(mDP/type-c to
DP)
• Dual DisplayPort
1.4 - 7680 x
4320 (8k) @ 60
Hz (mDP/type-c
to DP)
Max Digital:
• Single
DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320
(8k) @ 30 Hz
(mDP/type-c to
DP)
• Dual DisplayPort
1.4 - 7680 x
4320 (8k) @ 60
Hz (mDP/type-c
to DP)
NVIDIA Quadro
RTX5000
Radeon Pro WX
3200
Discrete NA GDDR6 16 GB eDP/mDP/HDMI/
Type-C
Discrete NA GDDR5 4 GB HDMI/mDP/eDP/
USB-C
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Max Digital:
• Single
DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320
(8k) @ 30 Hz
(mDP/type-c to
DP)
• Dual DisplayPort
1.4 - 7680 x
4320 (8k) @ 60
Hz (mDP/type-c
to DP)
• Single
DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320
(8k) @ 30 Hz
Controller Type CPU
Dependency
Graphics
memory type
Capacity External display
support
Maximum
resolution
• Dual DisplayPort
1.4 - 7680 x
4320 (8k) @ 60
Hz
• HDMI 2.0 - 4096
x 2160 (4K) @
60 Hz
Radeon Pro
WX7130
Discrete NA GDDR5 8 GB HDMI/mDP/eDP/
Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Features Specifications
Resolution Camera:
• Still image: 0.92 megapixels
• Video: 1280x720 at 30 fps
Infrared camera (optional on FHD non-touch):
• Still image: 0.30 megapixels
• Video: 340x340 at 60 fps
USB-C
• Single
DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320
(8k) @ 30 Hz
• Dual DisplayPort
1.4 - 7680 x
4320 (8k) @ 60
Hz
• HDMI 2.0 - 4096
x 2160 (4K) @
60 Hz
Diagonal viewing angle • Camera - 86.7 degrees
• Infrared camera - 70 degrees
Communications
Table 12. Communications
Features Specifications
Network adapter
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11n/ac via M.2
Integrated Intel i219LM10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with
Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE
• Bluetooth
Ports and connectors
Table 13. Ports and connectors
Features Specifications
Memory card reader SD 4.0 memory card reader
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Features Specifications
Smart card reader Standard
USB Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare
Security Noble wedge lock slot
Docking port Cable dock support
Audio • Headset port
• Noise reduction array microphones
• Microphone (Optional)
Video • Mini DisplayPort 1.4
• HDMI 2.0
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
Thunderbolt Two thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports
Contactless smart card
Table 14. Contactless smart card
Features Specifications
Type FIPS 201 Smart Card
ISO certification ISO14443A
Display
Table 15. Display specifications
Features Specifications
Type • 17.3 in. HD+ TN 1600x900 AG non-touch, No Mic, 60% Adobe
color gamut
• 17.3 in. HD+ TN 1600x900 AG non-touch, Mic, 60% Adobe
color gamut
• 17.3 in. HD+ TN 1600x900 AG non-touch, Cam/Mic, 60%
Adobe color gamut
• 17.3 in. UltraSharp FHD WVA 1920x1080 AG, NT, No Mic, w/
Prem Panel Guar 100% sRGB color gamut
• 17.3 in. UltraSharp FHD WVA 1920x1080 AG, NT, Mic, w/Prem
Panel Guar 100% sRGB color gamut
• 17.3 in. UltraSharp FHD WVA 1920x1080 AG, NT, Cam/Mic, w/
Prem Panel Guar 100% sRGB color gamut
• 17.3 in. UltraSharp FHD WVA 1920x1080 AG, NT, No WWAN, IR
Cam/Mic, w/Prem Panel Guar 100% sRGB color gamut
• 17.3 in. UltraSharp UHD WVA 3840x2160 AG NT, No WWAN,
Cam/Mic, w/Prem Panel Guar 100% Adobe color gamut
Luminance/Brightness (typical)
Height (Active area) • HD+ - 214.92 mm (8.46 in.)
• 220 nits (HD+ 60% color gamut )
• 300 nits (FHD 72% color gamut )
• 400 nits (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut)
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Features Specifications
• FHD - 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)
• UHD - 214.94 mm or 214.81mm (8.46 in.)
Width (Active area) • HD+ - 382.08 mm (15.04 in.)
• FHD - 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)
• UHD - 382.12 mm or 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)
Diagonal • HD+ - 438.38 mm (17.30 in.)
• FHD - 438.16 mm (17.30 in.)
• UHD - 438.42 mm or 438.16mm (17.30 in.)
Megapixels • HD+ - 1.44
• FHD - 2.07
• UHD - 8.29
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) • HD+ - 106
• FHD - 127
• UHD - 255
Contrast ratio • HD+ - 500:1
• FHD - 700:1
• UHD - 1000:1
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Horizontal viewing angle (min) • HD+ - 40/40 degrees
• FHD - 80/80 degrees
• UHD - 80/80 degrees
Vertical viewing angle (min) • HD+ - 10/30 degrees
• FHD - 80/80 degrees
• UHD - 80/80 degrees
Pixel pitch • HD+ - 0.2388 mm
• FHD - 0.1989 mm
• UHD - 0.0995 mm
Power consumption (max) • 4.4 W (HD+ 60% color gamut )
• 8 W (FHD 72% color gamut )
• 14 W (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut)
Keyboard
Table 16. Keyboard specifications
Features Specifications
Number of keys • 103 (U.S. and Canada)
• 104 (Europe)
• 106 (Brazil)
• 107 (Japan)
Size Full sized
• X= 19.00 mm key pitch
• Y= 19.00 mm key pitch
Backlit keyboard Optional
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Features Specifications
Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
Touchpad
Table 17. Touchpad specifications
Features Specifications
Resolution • Horizontal: 1048
• Vertical: 984
Dimensions • Width: 3.92 inches (99.50 mm )
• Height: 2.09 inches (53 mm)
Multi-touch Configurable single finger and multi-finger gestures
Battery
Table 18. Battery
Features Specifications
Type • 64 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 4 cell battery with ExpressCharge
• 97 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 6 cell battery with ExpressCharge
• 97 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 6 cell battery with three year
warranty
Dimension 1. 64 WHr "smart" lithium-ion
• Length - 222.40 mm (8.76 in)
• Width - 73.80 mm (2.90 in)
• Height - 11.15 mm (0.44 in)
• Weight - 298.00 g
2. 97 WHr "smart" lithium-ion
• Length - 332.00 mm (13.07 in)
• Width - 73.80 mm (2.90 in)
• Height - 11.15 mm (0.439 in)
• Weight - 445.00 g
Weight (maximum) • 64 WHr - 2.98 kg (0.66 lb)
• 97 WHr - 4.45 kg (0.98 lb)
Voltage • 64 WHr - 7.8 VDC
• 97 WHr - 11.4 VDC
Life span 300 discharge/recharge cycles
Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) 4 hours
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions
Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Temperature range: Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery ML1220
System specifications 19
Power adapter
Table 19. Power adapter specifications
Features Specifications
Type 240 W adapter
Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 240 W - 3.5 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 240 W - 12.31 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC
Temperature range (Operating) 0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F)
Temperature range (Non-Operating) 40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Dimensions and weight
Table 20. Dimensions and weight
Features Specifications
Height Front height - 1.03 inches (26.15 mm)
Rear height - 1.19 inches (30.3 mm)
Width 16.31 inches (414.20 mm)
Depth 10.78 inches (273.7 mm)
Weight Starting 6.81 lbs (3.09 kg)
Operating system
Table 21. Operating system
Features Specifications
Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64 bit)
• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations (64 bit)
• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64bit)
• Red Hat Linux Enterprise 7.5
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 22. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range
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0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Operating Storage
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)
Shock (maximum)
Altitude (maximum)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 26°C
0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS
†
105 G
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
20% to 95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 33°C
‡
40 G
Support policy
For more information on support policy, see the knowledge base articles PNP13290, PNP18925, and PNP18955.
System specifications 21
System setup
System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:
• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
• View the system hardware configuration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage your computer security
Topics:
• System setup
• General options
• System configuration
• Video screen options
• Security
• Secure boot
• Intel Software Guard Extensions options
• Performance
• Power management
• Post behavior
• Virtualization support
• Wireless options
• Maintenance
• System logs
4
System setup
CAUTION:
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.
Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain
General options
Table 23. General
Option Description
System Information
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
The options are:
• System Information
• Memory Configuration
• Processor Information
• Device Information
22 System setup
Option Description
Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected
to the computer.
Boot Sequence
Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to
find an operating system.
The options are:
• Windows Boot Manager
• Boot List Option:
Allows you to change the boot list options.
Click one of the following options:
• Legacy External Devices
• UEFI—Default
Advanced Boot Options
UEFI Boot Path Security
Date/Time
Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs.
The options are:
• Enable Legacy Option ROMs—Default
• Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
Allows you to control whether the system prompts the user to
enter the Admin password when booting to a UEFI boot path.
Click one of the following options:
• Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
• Always
• Never
Allows you to set the date and time. The change to the system
date and time takes effect immediately.
System configuration
Table 24. System Configuration
Option Description
Integrated NIC
Allows you to configure the integrated network controller.
Click one of the following options:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enabled w/PXE—Default
SATA Operation
Drives
Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA
hard-drive controller.
Click one of the following options:
• Disabled
• AHCI
• RAID On—Default
NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode.
Allows you to enable or disable various drives on board.
The options are:
• SATA-1
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Option Description
• SATA–4
• M.2 PCIe SSD-0
• M.2 PCIe SSD-1
All the options are set by default.
SMART Reporting
USB Configuration
Dell Type-C Dock Configuration
Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration
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
Allows you to enable or disable the internal/integrated USB
configuration.
The options are:
• Enable USB Boot Support
• Enable External USB Ports
All the options are set by default.
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the
BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
Always allow Dell docks. This setting affects only the Type-C ports
connected to a Dell WD or TB dock.
Allows you to configure the Thunderbolt adapter security settings
within the operating system.
The options are:
• Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support—Default
• Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot Support
• Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Pre-boot Modules
Choose any one option:
• Security level - No Security
• Security level - User Authorization—Default
• Security level - Secure Connect
• Security level - Display Port Only
Thunderbolt Auto Switch Allows auto switch the thunderbolt option.
USB PowerShare
Audio
Keyboard Illumination
24 System setup
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 (disabled
by default).
• Enable USB PowerShare
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By
default, the Enable Audio option is selected.
The options are:
• Enable Microphone
• Enable Internal Speaker
This option is set by default.
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—Default
Keyboard Backlight Tmeout on AC
Keyboard Backlight Tmeout on Battery
Allows to define the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when
an AC adapter is plugged in the system. The Keyboard Backlight
tiemout value is only in effect when the backlight is enabled.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds—Default
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• Never
Allows to define the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when
the system is running only on battery power. The Keyboard
Backlight tiemout value is only in effect when the backlight is
enabled.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds—Default
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• Never
Touchscreen This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled.
Unobtrusive Mode Allows you to turn off all light and sound emissions in the system
when you press Fn+F7. This option is disabled by default.
Miscellaneous devices
MAC Address Pass-Through
Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.
• Enable Camera—Default
• Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection—Default
• Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card—Default
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot
• Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode
This 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.
When the Integrated NIC option is selected, we recommend one of
the following:
• Disable the integrated NIC in the BIOS to prevent any issues
from multiple NICs on the network with identical MAC
addresses.
• If the Integrated NIC cannot be disabled, do not connect it to
the same network as your dock or USB Ethernet dongle.
System setup 25
Video screen options
Table 25. Video
Option Description
LCD Brightness
Allows you to set the display brightness depending upon the power
source. On Battery(50% is default) and On AC (100 % default).
Switchable Graphics
Security
Table 26. Security
Option Description
Admin Password
System Password
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator(admin) password.
The entries to set password are:
• Enter the old password:
• Enter the new password:
• Confirm new password:
Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:" field is marked to "Not set".
Hence, password has to be set for the first time you login and then you can change or
delete the password.
Allows you to set, change, or delete the System password.
The entries to set password are:
• Enter the old password:
• Enter the new password:
• Confirm new password:
Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:" field is marked to "Not set".
Hence, password has to be set for the first time you login and then you can change or
delete the password.
This option enables or disables switchable graphics technologies
such as NVIDIA Optimus and SMD PowerExpress.
It should only be enabled for Windows 7 and later versions of
Windows or the Ubuntu OS. This feature is not applicable to other
Operating Systems.
Strong Password
Password Configuration
Password Bypass
Password Change
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Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong password.
• Enable Strong Password
This option is not set by default.
You can define the length of your password. Min = 4, Max = 32
Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal HDD password, when it is set, during a
system restart.
Click one of the options:
• Disabled—Default
• Reboot bypass
Allows you to change the System password when the administrator password is set.
Option Description
• Allow Non-Admin Password Changes
This option is set by default.
Non-Admin Setup
Changes
UEFI Capsule Firmware
Updates
TPM 2.0 Security
Absolute (R)
Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator
Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.
• Allow Wireless Switch Changes
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to update the system BIOS via UEFI capsule update packages.
• Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates
This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST.
The options are:
• TPM On—Default
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Command—Default
• PPI Bypass for Disbale Command
• PPI Bypass for Clear Command
• Attestation Enable—Default
• Key Storage Enable—Default
• SHA-256—Default
Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software.
The options are:
• Deactivate
• Disable
• Activate—Default
OROM keyboard Access
Admin Setup Lockout
Master Password Lockout
SMM Security Mitigation
Allows you to enable or disable Option ROM configuration screens via hotkeys during boot.
• Enable—Default
• Disable
• One Time Enable
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an administrator password is set.
• Enable Admin Setup Lockout
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to disable master password support.
• Enable Master Password Lockout
This option is not set by default.
NOTE: Hard Disk password should be cleared before the settings can be changed.
Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protection.
• SMM Security Mitigation
This option is not set by default.
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Secure boot
Table 27. Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot Feature.
• Secure Boot Enable—Default
Secure Boot Mode
Expert Key Management
Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the
behaviour of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver
signatures.
Choose one of the option:
• Deployed Mode—Default
• Audit Mode
Allows you to enable or disable Expert Key Management.
• Enable Custom Mode
This option is not set by default.
The Custom Mode Key Management options are:
• PK—Default
• KEK
• db
• dbx
Intel Software Guard Extensions options
Table 28. 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
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 29. Performance
Option Description
Multi Core Support
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This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.
Option Description
• 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
Table 30. Power Management
Option Description
AC Behavior
Enable Intel Speed Shift
Technology
Auto On Time
USB Wake Support
Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is
connected.
• Wake on AC
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology.
• Enabled—Default
Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically.
The options are:
• Disabled—Default
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby.
• Enable USB Wake Support
This option is not set by default.
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Option Description
Wireless Radio Control
This option if enabled, will sense the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently
disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN). Upon disconnection from the wired network
the selected wireless radio will ne enabled.
• Control WLAN radio
• Control WWAN radio
This option is not set by default.
Wake on LAN
Block Sleep
Advanced Battery Charge
Configuration
Primary Battery Charge
Configuration
This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal.
Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating
system. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power supply.
• Disabled—Default - Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives
a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.
• LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.
• WLAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals.
• LAN or WLAN - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN or WLAN signals.
Allows you to block entering to sleep in OS environment.
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.
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery.
The options are:
• Adaptive—Default
• Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge- The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging
technology.
• Primarily AC use
• Custom
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also 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
Table 31. POST Behavior
Option Description
Adapter Warnings
Numlock Enable
Fn Lock Options
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Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power
adapters.
• Enable Adapter Warnings—Default
Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock function when the system boots.
• Enable Numlock—Default
Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their
standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary
behavior of these keys.
• Fn Lock—Default
Click one of the following options:
Option Description
• Lock Mode Disable/Standard
• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary—Default
Fastboot
Extended BIOS POST
Time
Full Screen Logo
Sign of Life Indication
Warnings and Errors
Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps.
Click one of the following options:
• Minimal
• Thorough—Default
• Auto
Allows you to create an additional preboot delay.
Click one of the following options:
• 0 seconds—Default
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Allows you to display full screen logo, if your image matches screen resolution.
• Enable Full Screen Logo
This option is not set by default.
Allows the system to indicate during POST that the power button press has been acknowledged by
turning on the keyboard backlight.
Allows you to select different options to either stop, prompt and wait for user input, continue when
warnings are detected but pause on errors, or continue when either warnings or errors are detected
during the POST process.
Click one of the following options:
• Prompt on Warnings and Errors—Default
• Continue on Warnings
• Continue on Warnings and Errors
Virtualization support
Table 32. Virtualization Support
Option Description
Virtualization
VT for Direct I/O
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology.
• Enable Intel Virtualization Technology
This option is set by default.
Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware
capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
• Enable VT for Direct I/O
This option is set by default.
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Wireless options
Table 33. Wireless
Option Description
Wireless Switch
Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the
wireless switch.
The options are:
• WWAN
• GPS (on WWAN Module)
• WLAN
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Wireless Device Enable
Maintenance
Table 34. Maintenance
Option Description
Service Tag
Asset Tag
BIOS Downgrade
Data Wipe
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set.
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to flash previous revisions of the system firmware.
• Allow BIOS Downgrade
This option is set by default.
Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
• Wipe on Next Boot
This option is not set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
The options are:
• WWAN/GPS
• WLAN
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Bios Recovery
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BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted
BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB key.
BIOS Auto-Recovery— Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive field should be enabled.
Always Perform Integrity Check—Performs integrity check on every boot.
System logs
Table 35. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events
Power Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
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This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
• Operating system
• Downloading drivers
• Identifying Windows 10 OS version
Operating system
Table 36. Operating system
Features Specifications
Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64 bit)
• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations (64 bit)
• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64bit)
• Red Hat Linux Enterprise 7.5
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Software
Downloading drivers
1. Turn on the .
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.
NOTE:
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
5. Select the operating system installed on your .
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your .
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.
If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
Identifying Windows 10 OS version
Run dialog box with the Windows Key + R keyboard shortcut. Once that box shows up, enter winver (it stands for Windows version).
Table 37. Identifying Windows 10 OS version
OS Version Code name Version Latest build
Windows 10 Threshold 1 1507 10240
Windows 10 Threshold 2 1511 10586
Windows 10 Redstone 1 1607 14393
Windows 10 Redstone 2 1703 15063
Windows 10 Redstone 3 1709 16299
Windows 10 Redstone 4 1803 17134
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OS Version Code name Version Latest build
Windows 10 Redstone 5 1809 17763
Windows 10 19H1 1903 18362
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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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