Table of Contents
- Vostro 14-5459 Owner's Manual
- Working on Your Computer
- Removing and Installing Components
- Removing the Back Cover
- Installing the Back Cover
- Removing the Battery
- Installing the Battery
- Removing the Hard Drive
- Installing the Hard Drive
- Removing the Memory Module
- Installing the Memory Module
- Removing the WLAN Card
- Installing the WLAN Card
- Removing the Keyboard
- Installing the Keyboard
- Removing the Speakers
- Installing the Speakers
- Removing the Heat Sink
- Installing the Heat Sink
- Removing the Fan
- Installing the Fan
- Removing the Display Assembly
- Installing the Display Assembly
- Removing the Display Bezel
- Installing the Display Bezel
- Removing the Display Panel
- Installing the Display Panel
- Removing the I/O Panel
- Installing the I/O Panel
- Removing the Power Connector
- Installing the Power Connector
- Removing the Camera
- Installing the Camera
- Removing the System Board
- Installing the System Board
- System Setup
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
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Vostro 14-5459
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P68G
Regulatory Type: P68G001
Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and
intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2015 - 10
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5
Before Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................ 5
Turning off your computer................................................................................................................... 6
After Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................... 7
2 Removing and Installing Components............................................................. 8
Removing the Back Cover.................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Back Cover...................................................................................................................... 8
Removing the Battery............................................................................................................................8
Installing the Battery..............................................................................................................................9
Removing the Hard Drive......................................................................................................................9
Installing the Hard Drive......................................................................................................................10
Removing the Memory Module..........................................................................................................10
Installing the Memory Module.............................................................................................................11
Removing the WLAN Card...................................................................................................................11
Installing the WLAN Card.................................................................................................................... 12
Removing the Keyboard......................................................................................................................12
Installing the Keyboard........................................................................................................................13
Removing the Speakers.......................................................................................................................13
Installing the Speakers.........................................................................................................................14
Removing the Heat Sink......................................................................................................................14
Installing the Heat Sink........................................................................................................................14
Removing the Fan................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Fan..................................................................................................................................15
Removing the Display Assembly......................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Display Assembly...........................................................................................................16
Removing the Display Bezel................................................................................................................17
Installing the Display Bezel..................................................................................................................17
Removing the Display Panel................................................................................................................17
Installing the Display Panel................................................................................................................. 18
Removing the I/O Panel......................................................................................................................18
Installing the I/O Panel........................................................................................................................19
Removing the Power Connector........................................................................................................19
Installing the Power Connector......................................................................................................... 20
Removing the Camera........................................................................................................................20
Installing the Camera...........................................................................................................................21
Removing the System Board...............................................................................................................21
Installing the System Board................................................................................................................ 22
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3 System Setup....................................................................................................... 23
System Setup Overview...................................................................................................................... 23
Boot Sequence....................................................................................................................................23
Navigation Keys................................................................................................................................... 23
Updating the BIOS ..............................................................................................................................24
System Setup Options.........................................................................................................................25
4 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................28
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics........................................................... 28
LED Error Codes..................................................................................................................................28
Battery Status Lights............................................................................................................................29
5 Specifications...................................................................................................... 30
6 Contacting Dell...................................................................................................35
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................... 35
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Working on Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to
ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes
that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal
procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you
finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the
computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts
on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a
processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable
itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable,
press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable,
ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in
this document.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and
then unplug the cable from the network device.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
6. Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
Turning off your computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1. Turning off your computer:
• In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):
1. Click or tap .
2. Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.
• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2. Tap and then tap Shut down
• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2. Click and then click Shut down.
• In Windows 7:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Shut Down.
or
1. Click Start.
2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu and then click Log off.
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
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After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
1. Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4. Turn on your computer.
5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics.
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Removing and Installing Components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your
computer.
Removing the Back Cover
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Perform the following steps to remove the back cover:
a. Remove the screws that secure the back cover to the computer [1].
b. Pry the edges of the back cover from all sides, to release the back cover [2,3,4,5].
c. Lift the back cover from the computer [6].
Installing the Back Cover
1. Align the back cover with the screw holes on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Battery
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. To remove the battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. [1]
b. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer. [2]
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c. Lift and remove the battery from the computer. [3]
Installing the Battery
1. Inset the battery into the slot on the computer.
2. Install the screws that secure the battery to the computer.
3. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Install the back cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
3. Perform the following steps to remove the hard drive:
a. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board. [1]
b. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer . [2]
c. Lift the hard drive from the computer. [3]
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Installing the Hard Drive
1. Insert the hard drive assembly into its slot on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer
3. Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Install the:
a. battery.
b. back cover.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer
Removing the Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
3. Perform the following steps to remove the memory module:
a. Lift the plastic enclosure covering the top of the memory compartment. [1]
b. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. [2] Remove the memory
module from its connector on the system board. [3]
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Installing the Memory Module
1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.
2. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
3. Close the plastic enclosure which covers the memory module.
4. Install:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the WLAN Card
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
3. To remove WLAN card:
a. Lift up the plastic flap which covers the WLAN card.
b. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.
c. Disconnect the antenna cable from the WLAN card.
d. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board.
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Installing the WLAN Card
1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector at a 45–degree angle.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer.
3. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors marked on the WLAN card.
4. Close the plastic cover over the WLAN card.
5. Install the:
a. battery.
b. back cover.
6. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. To remove the keyboard:
a. Using a plastic scribe, lift the edges of the keyboard at the locations indicated.
b. Slide the keyboard toward the display to release it from the computer.
3. To remove the keyboard:
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a. Lift the keyboard and turn it over. [1]
b. Disconnect the keyboard connector cable from the computer chassis. [2] [3] .
Installing the Keyboard
1. Connect the keyboard cable to the computer chassis.
2. Place the keyboard on the chassis and align it along the edges.
3. Press the edges of the keyboard until clicks into place.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Speakers
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover
b. battery
c. hard drive
3. To remove the speakers:
a. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and unroute it along the routing channel [1].
b. Lift the speakers from the computer chassis [2].
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Installing the Speakers
1. Insert the speakers into the slot on the computer chassis.
2. Route the speaker cable along the routing channel.
3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Install the:
a. hard drive.
b. battery.
c. back cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
3. To remove the heat sink:
a. Lift up the plastic flap that covers the memory module to access the heat sink module [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink module to the computer chassis [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7].
c. Remove the heat sink module from the slot on the system board [8].
Installing the Heat Sink
1. Place the heat sink module into its slot on the system board.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink module to the computer chassis.
3. Close the plastic cover over the memory module.
4. Install the:
a. battery.
b. back cover.
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5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Fan
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
c. WLAN card.
3. To remove the fan:
a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the fan module. [1]
b. Disconnect the I/O and system board cables from the connectors on the system board. [2].
c. Remove the screws that secure the fan module to the system board. [3]
d. Lift the fan module from the computer.
Installing the Fan
1. Install the fan into the slot on the system board.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the fan module.
3. Connect the I/O and system board cables to the system board connectors.
4. Install the:
a. WLAN card
b. battery.
c. back cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
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b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
3. To remove the display assembly:
a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the chassis. [1]
b. Disconnect the display cable from the system board. [2] [3]
c. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer chassis. [4]
4. To remove the display:
a. Lift the computer chassis.
b. Lift the computer chassis from the display.
Installing the Display Assembly
1. Align the display assembly with the display hinges of the computer chassis.
2. Tighten the screws that secure the display hinges.
3. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Install the:
a. heat sink.
b. WLAN card.
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c. battery.
d. back cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Display Bezel
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. display assembly.
3. To remove the display bezel:
a. Lift the corners of the bezel with a plastic scribe to remove it. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Installing the Display Bezel
1. Place the display bezel on the display panel and press along the edges until it clicks in place.
2. Install the:
a. display assembly.
b. heat sink.
c. WLAN card.
d. battery.
e. back cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Display Panel
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
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b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. display assembly.
f. display bezel.
3. To remove the display panel:
a. Remove the screws that secure the display panel. [1]
b. Lift the display panel and turn it over. [2]
c. Disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel. [3] [4]
Installing the Display Panel
1. Connect the display panel cable to the display panel and turn it over to align it with the assembly.
2. Install the screws that secure the display panel.
3. Install the:
a. display bezel.
b. display assembly.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. battery.
f. back cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the I/O Panel
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. fan.
3. To remove the I/O panel:
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a. Disconnect the I/O panel connector cable from the system board.
b. Lift and remove the I/O panel from the computer.
Installing the I/O Panel
1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the computer chassis.
2. Connect the I/O panel cable to the system board.
3. Install the:
a. fan.
b. heat sink.
c. WLAN card.
d. battery.
e. back cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Power Connector
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. display assembly.
3. To remove the DC-in connector:
a. Disconnect the DC-in connector cable from the system board.
b. Lift the DC-in connector from the computer.
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Installing the Power Connector
1. Install the power connector into the slot on the computer chassis.
2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board.
3. Install the:
a. display assembly.
b. heat sink.
c. WLAN card.
d. battery.
e. back cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the Camera
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover
b. battery
c. display assembly
d. display bezel
3. Disconnect the camera cable and lift the camera to remove it from the computer.
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Installing the Camera
1. Align the camera to the display panel .
2. Connect the camera cable to the camera.
3. Install :
a. battery
b. back cover
c. display assembly
d. display bezel
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a. back cover.
b. battery.
c. heat sink.
d. WLAN card.
e. fan.
f. display assembly.
g. DC-in connector.
h. IO Panel.
i. memory module.
j. speakers.
3. To remove the system board:
a. Disconnect the display assembly cable from the system board. [1] [2[
b. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. [3]
c. Lift and remove the system board from the computer.
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Installing the System Board
1. Install the system board into the slot on the computer chassis.
2. Install the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis.
3. Connect the display assembly cable to the system board.
4. Install the:
a. memory module.
b. fan.
c. speakers.
d. keyboard.
e. hard drive.
f. IO panel.
g. DC-in connector.
h. display assembly.
i. heat sink.
j. WLAN card.
k. battery.
l. back cover.
5. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
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System Setup
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.
• check battery health.
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.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows 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: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation Keys
The following table displays the system setup navigation keys.
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NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take
effect until you re-start the system.
Table 1. Navigation Keys
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
<Enter> Allows you to select 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.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
<Esc> Moves to the previous page till 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.
<F1> Displays the System Setup help file.
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is
available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power
outlet
1. Re-start the computer.
2. Go to dell.com/support.
3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the
instructions on screen.
4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5. Choose the Product Type from the list.
6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze
System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window,
click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
System Setup Options
Main
Table 2. Main
System Time Re-sets the time on the computer's internal clock.
System Date Re-sets the date on the computer's internal
calendar.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision.
Product Name Displays the product name and the model number.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer (if
available).
CPU Type Displays the type of processor.
CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor.
CPU ID Displays the processor ID.
L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size.
L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size.
L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Fixed HDD Displays the model number and capacity of the
hard drive.
mSATA Device Displays the model number and capacity of the
optical drive.
System Memory Displays the memory in-built on the computer.
Extended Memory Displays the memory installed on the computer.
Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
Advanced
Table 3. Advanced
Intel SpeedStep Enable or disable the Intel
SpeedStep feature.
Default: Enabled
Virtualization Enable or disable the Intel
Virtualization feature.
Default: Enabled
Integrated NIC Enable or disable the power
supply to the on–board network
card.
Default: Enabled
USB Emulation Enable or disable the USB
emulation feature.
Default: Enabled
USB Powershare Enable or disable the USB
powershare feature.
Default: Enabled
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SATA Operation Change the SATA controller
mode to either ATA or AHCI.
Default: AHCI
Adapter Warnings Enable or disable the Adapter
Warnings.
Default: Enable
Function Key Behavior Specifies the behavior of the
function key <Fn>.
Default: Function key
Intel Smart Connect Technology Enable or disable Intel Smart
Connect Technology.
Default: Enable
Intel Rapid Start Technology Enable or disable Inter Rapid Start
Technology.
Deafult: Enable
Miscellaneous Devices These fields let you enable or
disable various on-board devices.
Battery Health Displays a message about the
battery health.
Security
Table 4. Security
Set Asset Tag This field displays your system's asset tag. If the
asset tag is not already set, this field can be used to
enter it.
Set Admin Password Allows you to change or delete the administrator
password.
Set System Password Allows you to change or delete the system
password.
Set HDD Password Allows you to set a password on the computer's
internal hard drive (HDD).
Password Change Allows you to change the security password.
Password Bypass Allows you to bypass the system password and the
internal HDD password prompts during a system
restart/resume from hibernate state.
Boot
Table 5. Boot
Boot Priority Order Specifies the order of different devices in which the
computer will boot through at start up.
Windows Boot Manager Allows windows to search for a hard drive with
windows files and boot from it.
Secure Boot Species if the UEFI secure boot option is enabled
or disabled.
Add Boot Option Allows the user to add an additional boot device.
Delete Boot Option Allows the user to remove an existing boot device
from the boot order.
Exit
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This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from System Setup.
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Troubleshooting
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
Diagnostics
The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware.
The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system
diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed
device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other
computers may cause invalid results or error messages.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present
at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.
1. Power-on the computer.
2. As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears.
3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the
computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press <Esc> and click Yes to stop the
diagnostic test.
5. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
6. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and contact Dell.
LED Error Codes
LED
Flashes
Fault Description
1,1 Bad System board
1,2 Bad System board, PSU or Cabling
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1.3 Bad System board, DIMMS or CPU
1,4 Bad Coin-cell battery
2,1 CPU problem
2,2 System board: BIOS ROM Failure
2,3 Memory issue
2,4 Memory issue
2,5 Memory issue
2,6 System board: Chipset failure
2,7 Display Failure (LCD)
3,1 RTC Power Failure
3.2 PCI/Video
3,3 BIOS Recovery 1
3,4 BIOS Recovery 2
4,1 CPU Configuration or CPU failure
4,2 Generic POST Video Error (Old LED pattern 1110)
Battery Status Lights
Table 6. Battery LED Behavior
Battery Charge LED LED Behavior
AC mode All White
Fully charged Off
Battery mode Low to Fully charged Off
Discharging when Battery charge is
<=10%
Solid Yellow
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Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your
computer in:
• Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About.
• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC
Info.
• Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Table 7. System Information
Feature Description
Chipset • 6th generation Intel Core i3 Processor
• 6th generation Intel Core i5 Processor
• 6th generation Intel Core i7 Processor
Chipset Integrated in processor
Table 8. Memory
Feature Description
Slot One SODIMM slot
Memory type DDR3L
Speed 1600 MHz
Configurations supported 4 GB and 8 GB
Table 9. Audio
Feature Description
Controller Conexant CX6008 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Microphone Digital array microphones
Speakers Two
Speaker output 2 W
Volume Controls Media-control shortcut keys
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Table 10. Video
Feature Description
Video Controller:
UMA Intel HD graphics 520
Discrete Nvidia GeForce 930M
Memory
UMA Shared system memory
Discrete Upto 4 GB DDR3L
Table 11. Storage
Feature Description
Interface SATA 6 Gbps
Hard drive One 2.5–inch drive
Table 12. Media-card reader
Feature Description
Type SD card slot (Supports SD 3.0)
Table 13. Camera
Feature Description
Image resolution 0.92 megapixel
Video Resolution (maximum) 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74–degree
Table 14. Communication
Feature Description
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system
board
Wireless • 2x2 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC+BT
• 1x1 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC+BT
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Intel WiDi
• Wi-Fi Display
Table 15. Ports and Connectors
Feature Description
External
Network One RJ45 port (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T)
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Feature Description
USB Three USB 3.0 ports (one with PowerShare)
Audio/Video • One HDMI port
• One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Internal
Mini-card One NGFF card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card
Table 16. Display
Feature Description
Type HD
Dimensions:
Height 206.44 mm (8.12 inches)
Width 326.18 mm (12.84 inches)
Diagonal 14.0"
Active area (X/Y) 309.4 mm (12.18 inches) x
173.95 mm (6.84 inches)
Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Maximum Brightness 200 nits
Operating angle 135–degree
Refresh rate 60Hz /40Hz
Minimum Viewing angles:
Horizontal 40(L)/40( R)
Vertical 10(up)/30(down)
Pixel pitch 0.2265 (H) x 0.2265 (V)
mm
Table 17. Keyboard
Feature Description
Number of keys 80
Table 18. Touchpad
Feature Description
Resolution
Horizontal 1223 dpi
Vertical 1573 dpi
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Table 19. Battery
Feature Description
Type ICP666480
Dimensions:
Height 99.5 mm (3.91 inches)
Width 198.5 mm (7.81 inches)
Depth 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
Weight 269 grams (0.60 lb)
Charge time 3 hour
Voltage 11.4 V
Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
Operating 0℃ to 50℃
Non-Operating 0℃ to 65℃
Coin-cell battery LI 3V 83 MAH
Table 20. AC Adapter
Feature Description
Type • 45 W
• 65 W
Input voltage 100–240 VAC
Input current (maximum) • 45 W- 1.3 A
• 65 W- 1.6 A/ 1.7 A
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Output current • 45 W- 2.31 A
• 65 W- 3.34 A
Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0℃ to 40℃
Non-Operating –40℃ to –70℃
Table 21. Physical
Feature Non-Touch Touch
Height 18.30 mm (0.72 inch) 19.35 mm (0.76 inch)
Width 337.60 mm (13.29 inches) 337.60 mm (13.29 inches)
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Feature Non-Touch Touch
Depth 233.50 mm (9.19 inch) 233.50 mm (9.19 inch)
Weight (minimum) 1.53 kg (3.37 lb) 1.62 kg (3.57 lb)
Table 22. Environmental
Feature Description
Temperature:
Operating 0℃ to 35℃
Storage -20℃ to 60℃
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating 20% – 90%
Storage 20% – 95%
Altitude (maximum):
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
0° to 35°C
Non-Operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA - S71.04 – 1985
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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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