Dell Precision M6800 User Manual
Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
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Re-Image “How-To” Guide
Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family &
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Revision 11.0
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November 11th, 2013
Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
Contents
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 “How-To” ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Supported Operating Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision New Features & Image Impact ..................................................................... 6
2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Installation Sequence ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 BIOS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order ............................................................................................ 14
Appendix A - .NET Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Appendix B - 512e / 4KBe HDD Re-image Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix C - FAQs ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix D - Tables ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
- Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1 ................................................................................................................ 41
- Control Point Security Manager Features – Table B2 ............................................................................................................. 42
- Dell Data Protection | Access, DDPA – Table B3 ....................................................................................................................... 42
- Control Point Connection Manager Features – Table B4 ..................................................................................................... 43
Appendix E - E-Docks ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
Product
1st Generation
2nd Generation
3rd Generation
4th
Generation/Ultrabook
5th
Generation/Ultrabook
Latitude E-Family, Ultrabook and
other series
E4200
-
E6220
E6230
E7240
E4300
E4310
E6320
E6330/3330
3440
E5400
E5410
E5420/E5420m
E5430
E5440/3440
E5500
E5510
E5520/E5520m
E5530
E5540/3540
E6400
E6410
E6420
E6430/E6430s/6430u
E6440
E6400 ATG
E6410 ATG
E6420 ATG
E6430 ATG
E7440
E6500
E6510
E6520
E6530
E6440/E6540
Precision
Mobile
Workstations
M2400 - -
M4400
M4500
M4600
M4700
M4800
M6400
M6500
M6600
M6700
M6800
1 Overview
The purpose of this document is to detail the required steps for reimaging Dell Latitude Ultrabook, EFamily & Mobile Precision notebooks.
Dell Latitude Ultrabook , E-Family & Mobile Precision notebooks systems ship with Microsoft operating
systems (see Chapter 2.1 for detail). These images include the Dell recommended software stack and
settings, drivers, and applications which are tested and validated with the system.
Drivers and applications must be installed on Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems in a
prescribed order to ensure optimal performance. Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in
this document may result in undesirable performance.
Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in Microsoft Operating Systems. These drivers
are required to enable the new technologies and features of Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
products, including the 512e Advanced Format HDD (See appendix –B). Reinstalled images should be
built from a clean hand installed OS load and following the steps in this guide. Dell does not recommend
starting from an image built on previous generations of products or other computer systems.
Dell recommends ensuring BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes) are correctly set and
using the latest device drivers and applications when imaging their systems.
This “How-To” guide applies to the following Latitude systems:
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2 “How-To”
2.1 Supported Operating Systems
The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision notebook computers:
Note: Not all generation notebook computers can ship with below Microsoft operating
systems. XP only available via CFI service on 3rd and 4th Generation systems except Latitude
3330
Microsoft Windows XP 32 Bit: Validated on 1
Vista 32 & 64-Bit: Validated on 1
Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit: Validated on 2
Windows 8 32 -Bit: Validated on 3
Windows 8 64-Bit: Validated on 2
st
, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Generation systems.
st
, 2nd, and 3rd Generation systems.
nd
, 3rd,4th and 5th Generation systems.
rd
th
, 4
Generation systems
nd
, 3rd,4th and 5th Generation systems except E6440/E6540
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2.2 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision New Features & Image Impact
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems feature new hardware technologies which
require a new software stack, drivers, and / or applications. These products are not compatible with
previous images built or installed on none Latitude E-Family, Mobile Precision or previous Dell
products. Images between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4
th
and 5th generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
are also not compatible
Among these new hardware and technologies are:
2.2.1 New Features Offered on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems, All
Generations:
Note: Not all features are available on all systems
o New BIOS architecture – Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
o Chipset
1. Intel Core i3, i5 & i7 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics
st
2. 1
~ 4th Generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 CPUs that include updated integrated graphics
o eSATA/SATA3
o Intel Turbo Boost
o 512e / 4KBe Sector HDDs
o Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) & vPRO
o Intel RAID Functionality – only for Mobile Precision
o Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD)
o HDMI Audio
o Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom)
o Wireless LAN
o Wireless WAN
o WiMAX
o Bluetooth
o UWB -
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1st & 2nd generation
o Dell Control Vault
o Contactless smartcard / RFID
o Webcam
o USB 3.0
o Free Fall Sensor on the mother board
o Multi-touch Touchpad
o Dell Control Point,
o Dell Feature Enhancement Package(DFEP) -
generation
o Dell Quickset -
o Dell Data Protection | Access(DDPA) -
generation
1st and 2nd generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3
Latitude 3440, 3540
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3rd & 4
rd
th
& 4
th
Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
o
Dell Data Protection | Security Tool(DDPST) -
generation except Latitude 3440, 3540
o Dell Data Protection | Encryption(DDPE) -
5th generation except Latitude 3440, 3540
o Privacy Panel
o Touch Screen Digitizer- Four Fingers touch with Stylus support on
Mobile Precision 3
generation.
o Latitude On / Precision On - Reader, Flash, and ARM -
&2nd generation
o WiDi display -
o Intel® Responsiveness Technologies –
generation
o Dell Battery Management –
o Dell Power Management –
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3rd, 4
rd
generation. Ten fingers touch support on Mobile Precision 4
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4th and 5th
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4th generation
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 5th generation
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 5
Latitude E-Family &
th
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1
th
generation
th
th
and
st
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2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities
Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and
applications. Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell’s support web
site http://support.dell.com/
o Enter the Service Tag or select the product model and the model number
o Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected)
o Choose drivers and downloads
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2.4 Installation Sequence
The list below is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on Dell
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems in a prescribed order to ensure optimal performance.
Actual system configurations may vary.
Note: Dell Alienware, Inspiron, Studio, XPS and Vostro Laptops may have different installation
sequence. Please refer to Dell Support Website for these Laptops.
2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview
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2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:
2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:
o BIOS
o Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
o Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
o Media Memory Card / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the Media Memory /
SmartCard controller
o Intel Storage:
1. Intel Matrix Storage Manager – Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1
2. Intel Rapid Storage Technology – Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 2
and 5th generations
o Audio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
o Graphics:
1. Enhances and optimizes video performance
2. Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA
driver
User customizable Power Management features
Portability & behavioral profiles
Multiple monitor support
o Intel Turbo Boost (only for E-Family 2
do not need this driver)
1. A driver-based power management mechanism for Intel i3, i5 and i7 processors
2. Intelligent power sharing across cores
3. Budgets power limits available to Processor or graphics turbo Processor
o Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and
enhances the network controller
o Control Point Security Driver pack- only for E-Family 1
1. Installs and enables the security devices & controllers
2. Even if you do not install the Control Point managers you should install the Control
Point security driver as it contains needed drivers
o Networking & Communication
1. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the Wireless
LAN network adapter
2. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enables and enhances the
UWB or Bluetooth Adapter
3. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Enables and
enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter
o Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
o Free Fall Sensor
o Modem - Enables and enhances the modem
o Intel vPro or AMT – Enhances System Manageability
nd
generation systems. 3rd/4th generation systems
st
generation systems
st
generation
nd
, 3rd, 4
th
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HW based solution using out-of-band communication for management
access to client systems (independent of the system state)
o USB 3.0
o Touch Screen Digitizer
o Control Vault Driver Update (FingerPrint Reader, Contactless Smart Card reader tied in
DDPA package on E-Family 3rd & 4th generation systems)
2.4.2.2 Applications:
o Dell Control Point (DCP)- 1
st
& 2nd generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
1. Control Point System Manager
DCP Extended Battery Life – EBL
Requires Dell DCP System Manager (
Requires Security driver (
for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only
for all System Manager release
DCP – Ambient Light Sensor
Requires Dell DCP-SM or ALS utility in case DCP-SM is not desired and under
Microsoft Windows Vista only
2. Control Point Connection Manager
3. Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack)
o Dell Feature Enhance Package (DFEP) -
2nd , 3
rd
& 4th generations Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision
o Dell Quickset
o Dell Data Protection | Access
o Dell Data Protection | Security Tool
Precision except Latitude 3440, 3540
o Dell Data Protection | Encryption -
– Latitude 3440, 3540
rd
- 3
& 4th generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
– 5th generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile
rd
3
& 4th generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision
o Latitude On / Precision On – Reader, Flash, and ARM –
Family & Mobile Precision
1. Communication solution that is designed to provide quick access to business critical
data
o Intel Responsiveness Technology - 4
Precision
th
and 5th
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile
1. Intel® Smart Response Technology
2. Intel® Rapid Start Technology
3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology
rd
o Dell Premier Color application,
3
th
& 4
generation Latitude Mobile Precision
)
)
st
nd
1
& 2
generations Latitude E-
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2.5 BIOS
Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to the system. This is posted on Dell’s driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the “BIOS” section.
Some of the BIOS settings are critical to Operating System performance and installation. These are
as follows:
Settings System Configuration SATA Operation
Disabled: SATA Controllers are hidden
ATA, Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver.
Note
: eSATA is not functional in this mode
AHCI, SATA bus is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation
mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery
life. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell
IRRT / RAID On, SATA bus is configured to support IRRT (Intel’s Rapid
Recovery Technology). This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as
disk mirroring (RAID-1). IRRT allows data backup and restoration. This mode
requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell
RAID, SATA bus is configured to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI
mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). RAID allows data backup
and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by
Dell.
Note:
o
RAID support requires second hard disk drive.
o If AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID modes are selected, Intel’s Matrix Storage Manager / Intel
Rapid Storage Technology driver must be installed in conjunction with the installation of
the Operating System. See section “2.6.4 Intel Storage” of this document
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TPM Security:
Note:
This setting is not available for Non-TPM configuration of 4th generations
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision.
These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM is to be
deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program
2. Security TPM Security
TPM Security:
Disabled
(Default)
: The BIOS will not turn on the TPM during POST.
The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to the Operating System
Enabled: The BIOS will turn the TPM during POST so that it can be used
by the Operating System
Deactivate
(Default)
= The TPM will be deactivated
Activate = The TPM will be enabled and activated
Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM
Intel Responsiveness Technology:
Please refer to Intel Responsiveness Technologies Guide for detail settings of these
features.
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2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order
For best results, Dell recommends installing drivers / applications in the following order:
2.6.1 Intel Mobile Chipset Software Installation Utility
o Microsoft Operating Systems might not include the updated Intel Chipset Mobile driver for
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision notebooks, , Ultrabook . The Intel Mobile Chipset
driver is available on Dell’s driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under
the “Chipset” section
2.6.2 Dell System Software for critical Microsoft QFEs
o Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the systems
o For 1
st
,
2nd, &3
the Dell System Software utility posted on Dell’s driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under the “System Utilities” section
o For
th
4
and 5th generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision,
Update and connect to Internet once install the driver of Integrated Wired Network
Controller. (see more detail in chapter 2.6.22)
rd
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision,
these are available through
please enable the Windows
2.6.3 Media Memory Card Controller
o Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Memory Card controller driver. Install the
following driver provided by Dell:
R5C8xx Ricoh driver is available on Dell’s driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) found under the “Chipset” section
PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dell’s driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) found under the “Chipset” section
O2 Micro driver (Applies for 3
rd
, 4th and 5th generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision except Latitude 3440/3540) is available on Dell’s driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) found under the “Chipset” section
Realtek RTS5179 driver (Applies for Latitude 3440/3540) is available on Dell’s driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found under the “Chipset” section
2.6.4 Intel Storage - Intel Matrix Storage Manager / Intel Rapid Storage Technology
o The Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) driver on Dell 1
Mobile Precision or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on 2nd & 3rd generations
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision is required to be installed on Operating Systems in
AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, and RAID SATA modes
st
generation Latitude E-Family &
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