Table of Contents
- Working on your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw size list
- Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
- Base cover
- Battery
- PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Speaker
- Coin cell battery
- WWAN card
- WLAN card
- Memory module
- Heat sink
- Power connector port
- LED board
- Smart card module
- Touchpad buttons board
- Display Assembly
- Display hinge cap
- System board
- Keyboard assembly
- Keyboard
- Palm rest
- Technology and components
- Software
- System specifications
- Processor specifications
- System specifications
- Memory specifications
- Video specifications
- Audio specifications
- Battery specifications
- AC adapter specifications
- Port and connector specifications
- Communication specifications
- Touchpad specifications
- Camera specifications
- Display
- Dimensions and Weight
- Environmental specifications
- System setup
- Boot menu
- Navigation keys
- System setup options
- General screen options
- System Configuration screen options
- Video screen options
- Security screen options
- Secure Boot screen options
- Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options
- Performance screen options
- Power Management screen options
- POST Behavior screen options
- Virtualization support screen options
- Wireless screen options
- Maintenance screen options
- System Log screen options
- Updating the BIOS in Windows
- Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive
- System and setup password
- Troubleshooting
DELL 7380 User Manual
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Dell Latitude 7380
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P28S
Regulatory Type: P28S001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
© 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks
may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 08
Rev. A00
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Safety precautions
The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.
Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/x procedures involving disassembly or reassembly:
• Turn o the system and all attached peripherals.
• Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.
• Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.
• Use an ESD eld service kit when working inside any tablet to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
• After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.
• Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.
Standby power
Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially
powered while turned o. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep
mode and has other advanced power management features.
After unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board. tablets.
Bonding
Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the use of a
eld service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a
painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry
such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors,
memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent
problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is an
increasing concern.
Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous
Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.
•Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate and
complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a static shock and
immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.
•Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures
means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the
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tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may
take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.
The more dicult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.
Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:
• Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps in no longer allowed; they do not provide
adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased
sensitivity to ESD damage.
• Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static oor pads and workbench pads.
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing
material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, be sure ensure that you discharge
static electricity from your body.
• Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.
ESD eld service kit
The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: anti-static
mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.
Components of an ESD eld service kit
The components of an ESD eld service kit are:
•Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an anti-static
mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system being
worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESD-sensitive
items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.
•Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal
on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on
the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as
bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the
internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester
in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week.
•ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a best
practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the best
method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional oce to nd out if they have one.
To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A
green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.
•Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are
insulators and often highly charged.
•Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example,
deploying the kit for a server environment is dierent than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack
within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on oce desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open at work area
that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is being
repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam
and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any
hardware components
•ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are
preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in.
The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the
new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected work surface, and parts should
never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat,
in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.
•Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be
returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
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ESD protection summary
It is recommended that all eld service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all
times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while
performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
Before working inside your computer
1 Ensure that your work surface is at and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2 Turn o your computer.
3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available).
CAUTION: If your computer has an RJ45 port, disconnect the network cable by rst unplugging the cable from your
computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6 Open the display.
7 Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before performing Step #
8.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
8 Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
Turning o your computer
Turning o your computer — Windows 10
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your
computer.
1 Click or tap .
2 Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn o when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them o.
Turning o your computer — Windows 7
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your
computer.
1 Click Start.
2 Click Shut Down.
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NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn o when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them o.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries
designed for other Dell computers.
1 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, rst plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
3 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4 Turn on your computer.
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Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
Screw size list
Table 1. Latitude 7380 - screw size list
Component M2.5x 6.0 M2.0 x 5.0 M2.5 x 4.0 M2.0x3.0 M2.0 x 2.5 M2.0 x 2.0
Back cover 8 (captive screws)
Battery—3-cell 1
Battery—4-cell 2
SSD module 1
Heat sink module 4
System fan 2
Speaker 4
WWAN card 1
WLAN card 1
Power connector port 1
ESD bracket 1
EDP bracket 2
LED board 1
Smart card reader cage 2
Display hinge 6
Keyboard support plate 19
Keyboard 5
System board 8
Memory module bracket 1
2
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Subscriber Identication Module (SIM) card
Removing SIM card or SIM card tray
NOTE: SIM card or SIM card tray removal is only available on systems that are shipped with WWAN module. Hence, removing
procedure is only applicable for systems that are shipped with WWAN module.
CAUTION: Removing the SIM card when the computer is On, may cause data loss or damage the card. Ensure that your
computer is turned o or the network connections are disabled.
1 Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray.
2 Use a scribe to pull the SIM card tray.
3 If a SIM card is available, remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
Replacing SIM card
NOTE: You can replace a SIM card only for those systems that are shipped with WWAN module.
1 Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray.
2 Use a scribe to pull the SIM card tray.
3 Place on the SIM card on the tray.
4 Insert the SIM card tray into the slot.
Dummy SIM-card tray removal
For models shipped with a WWAN card, the SIM card tray be removed from the system before removing the system board. To remove the
SIM card tray from the system, see removing SIM card tray
For models shipped with a Wireless card only, a dummy SIM card tray must be removed before removing the system board. The following
are the steps for removing the dummy SIM card tray:
1 Push the release latch on the SIM card slot inwards.
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2 Slide the dummy SIM card tray out of the system.
Base cover
Removing base cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 To release the base cover:
aRemember: Exercise caution when loosening the screws. Angle the screw driver to match the head of the
screw to avoid a possible stripped screw head.
Loosen the M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
b Use a plastic scribe to release the base cover from the edge of the computer as show in the gure [2].
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3 Lift the base cover from the computer.
Installing base cover
1 Align the base cover tabs to the slots on the edges of the computer.
2 Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3 Tighten the M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
Remember: Exercise caution when tightening the screws. Angle the screw driver to match the head of the screw to
avoid a possible stripped screw head.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Battery
Removing 3-cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the battery:
a Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screw that secures the battery to the computer [2].
c Lift the battery from the computer [3].
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Installing 3-cell battery
1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2 Route the battery cable through the routing clip and connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Route the battery cable, if the cable at the base of the battery is unrouted.
3 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screw to secure the battery to the computer.
4 Install the base cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing 4-cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the battery:
a Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the two M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c Lift the battery from the computer [3].
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Installing 4-cell battery
1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2 Route the battery cable through the routing clip and connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Route the battery cable, if the cable at the base of the battery is un routed.
3 Tighten the two M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the battery to the computer.
4 Install the base cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
Removing PCIe SSD
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the PCIe SSD:
a Loosen the M2.0x3.0 captive screws that secure the SSD bracket [1].
b Remove the SSD bracket [2].
c Slightly lift the SSD and pull out from its connector .
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Installing PCIe SSD
1 Insert the PCIe SSD card into the connector.
2 Install the SSD bracket over the PCIe SSD card.
NOTE: When installing the SSD bracket, ensure that the tab on the bracket is held securely with the tab on the palm
rest.
3 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure it the SSD bracket.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working iinside your computer.
SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)
Removing SATA SSD
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the SATA SSD:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the SSD [1].
b Slide and lift the SSD to disconnect it from the connector [2]. .
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Installing SATA SSD
1 Insert the SATA SSD card into the connector.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the SATA SSD to the system board.
3 Install the base cover.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Speaker
Removing speaker module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To release the speaker module:
a Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in
breakage
b Un-route the speaker cable from the routing clips [2,3].
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c Remove the tape that secures the speaker cables to the touchpad board [4].
4 To remove the speaker module:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the speaker module to the computer [1].
NOTE: Refer the speaker screw list
b Lift the speaker module from the computer .
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Installing speaker module
1 Place the speaker module into the slots on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the speaker to the computer.
3 Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the computer.
4 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Coin cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive [2].
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Installing coin cell battery
1 Ax the coin cell battery on the slot inside the computer.
2 Route the coin cell battery cable through the routing channel before connecting the cable.
3 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
WWAN card
Removing WWAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the WWAN card:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the metal bracket to the WWAN card .
b Lift the metal bracket that secures the WWAN card .
c Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors on the WWAN card .
d Lift the WWAN card out of its connector.
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Installing WWAN card
1 Insert the WWAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.
3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw to secure it to the computer.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
NOTE: The IMEI number can also be found on the WWAN card.
WLAN card
Removing WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the metal bracket to the WLAN card [1].
b Lift the metal bracket [2].
c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
d Pull the WLAN card out of its connector on the system board [2].
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Installing WLAN card
1 Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw to secure it to the computer.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Memory module
Removing memory module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the memory module:
a Pull the clips securing the memory module until the module snaps-out [1].
b Remove the memory module from the connector on the system board [2].
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Installing memory module
1 Insert the memory module into the connector until snaps in.
2 Install the base cover.
3 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Removing heat sink assembly
Heat sink assembly comprises of heat sink and the system fan.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the heat sink assembly:
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list.
a Disconnect the fan cable from the system board [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the heat sink and the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the fan to the system board [2].
NOTE: Remove the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] as indicated on the heat sink.
c Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [3].
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Installing heat sink assembly
Heat sink assembly comprises of heat sink and the system fan.
1 Align the heat sink assembly with screw holders on the system board.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] as indicated on the heat sink.
3 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the fan to the system board
4 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the base cover.
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Power connector port
Removing power connector port
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the power connector port:
a Disconnect the power connector port cable from the system board [1].
NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in
breakage
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw to release the metal bracket on the power connector port [2].
c Lift the metal bracket from the computer [3].
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d Lift the power connector port from the computer [4].
Installing power connector port
1 Install the power connector port into the slot on the computer.
2 Place the metal bracket on the power connector port.
3 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the power connector port to the computer.
4 Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the base cover.
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
LED board
Removing LED board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.:
3 To remove the LED board:
a Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board [1].
CAUTION: Avoid pulling the cable as it would result in breaking the cable connector. Instead, use a scribe to
release the LED cable from its connector.
b Unroute the LED cable from the routing channel [2].
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c Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screw that secures the LED board to the computer [3]
d Lift the LED board from the computer [4].
Installing LED board
1 Insert the LED board into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5screw to secure the LED board.
3 Route the LED cable through the routing channel.
4 Connect the LED cable to the LED board.
5 Install the base cover.
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Smart card module
Removing smart card cage
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cPCIe SSD card
3 To disconnect the smart card cable:
a Disconnect the smart card cable [1].
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b Lift the smart card cable that is axed to the touchpad module [2].
4 To remove the smart card cage:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the smart card cage to the computer [1].
b Slide and lift the smart card cage from the computer [2].
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Installing smart card cage
1 Slide the smart card cage into the slot to align with the tabs on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screws to secure the smart card cage to the computer.
3 Ax the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer .
4 Install the:
aPCIe SSD card
bbattery
cbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Touchpad buttons board
Removing touchpad buttons board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To disconnect the smart card cable:
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a Disconnect the smart card cable [1].
b Lift the smart card cable that is axed to the computer [2] to reveal the touchpad buttons board cable.
c Remove the adhesive tape that secures the speaker cable to the touchpad panel [3].
4 To remove the touchpad buttons board:
a Disconnect the touchpad buttons board cable from the touchpad board [1].
NOTE: The touchpad buttons board cable is below the smart card cable.
b Remove screws that secure the touchpad buttons board [2].
c Lift the touchpad buttons board from the computer [3].
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Installing touchpad buttons board
1 Insert the touchpad buttons board into the slot to align the tabs with the grooves on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5screws to secure the touchpad buttons board to the computer.
3 Connect the touchpad buttons board cable to the connector on the touchpad board.
4 Ax the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer
5 Install the:
aspeaker
bbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display Assembly
Removing display assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
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NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list
3 To remove the display assembly:
a Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secures the eDP bracket [2].
c Lift the eDP bracket from the eDP cable [3].
d Disconnect the eDP cable from its connector on the system board [4].
NOTE: In touch-conguration system, you need to remove the touch display cable connected to its
connector on the system board.
e Remove the adhesive tape that secures the eDP cable [5].
NOTE: In touch-conguration system you will nd both eDP cable and touch display cable secured with
adhesive tape.
4 To remove the display assembly:
a Open the display of the computer and lay it on a at surface at 180 degree angle
b Remove the M2.5 x 4.0 screws that secure the display hinge to the display assembly [1].
c Lift the display assembly from the computer.
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Installing display assembly
1 Place the base of the computer on a plane surface of a table and position it closer to the edge of the table.
2 Install the display assembly to align it with the display hinge holders on the system.
3 Holding the display assembly, tighten the M2.5 x 4.0 screws to secure the display hinges on the system display assembly with the
system unit.
4 Ax the tapes to secure the eDP cable (display cable).
For touch-conguration system you will see touch display cable, secure it with tapes along with the eDP cable.
5 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: For touch-conguration system, connect the touch display cable to its connector on the system
board.
6 Install the eDP metal bracket on the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws.
7 Route the WLAN and WWAN cables through the routing channels.
8 Install the:
aWLAN card
bWWAN card
cbase cover
9 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display hinge cap
Removing display hinge Cap
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
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abase cover
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
ddisplay assembly
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list
3 Push the display hinge cap to the right.
4 Remove the display hinge cap.
Installing display hinge Cap
1 Insert the display hinge cap to the display assembly.
2 Push the display hinge cap to the left to secure it.
3 Install the:
adisplay assembly
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
dbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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System board
Removing system board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
1 If your computer is shipped with a WWAN card, then the removal of a blank SIM card tray is a requirement.
2 Remove the:
aSIM card
bdummy SIM card tray
cbase cover
dbattery
ememory module
fPCIe SSD
gWLAN card
hWWAN card
iheat sink assembly
2 To identify the screws, see screw list
3 Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the memory module bracket to the system board [1].
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4 To disconnect the eDP cable:
NOTE: If your system is shipped with an IR camera, then the IR cable must be disconnected. The IR cable is located
beneath the eDP cable connector
a Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the eDP cable [2].
c Remove the eDP cable bracket [3].
d Disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [4].
e Lift the tape that secures the eDP cable to the system board [5].
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5 To disconnect the cables:
NOTE: To disconnect the speaker, LED board, coin cell battery and the power connector port cables, use a plastic
scribe to release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in breakage
a speaker cable [1]
b LED board cable [2]
c coin cell battery cable [3]
d touchpad cable and USH board cable [4]
e power connector port cable [5]
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Installing system board
1 Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer.
3 Connect the speaker, power connector, LED board, touchpad, and USH cables to the connectors on the system board.
4 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Place the metal bracket over the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0screw to secure it.
6 Remove the metal bracket from the memory module connectors of the system board that was removed.
7 Place the metal bracket over the memory module connectors and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screws to secure it to the computer.
NOTE: If your computer has a WWAN card, then SIM card tray installation is a requirement.
8 Install the:
aheat sink
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
dSSD card
ememory module
fbattery
gbase cover
9 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Keyboard assembly
Removing keyboard assembly
NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove:
abase cover
bbattery
cmemory module
dPCIe SSD
eWLAN card
fWWAN card
gheat sink assembly
hsystem board
3 Disconnect the cables from the palmrest end:
a touchpad and USH board cables [1]
b keyboard backlight cable [2]
c keyboard cable [3]
4 To remove the keyboard assembly:
NOTE: To identify the screws, see screw list
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a Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard [1].
b Lift the keyboard assembly from the chassis [2].
Installing keyboard assembly
NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly.
1 Align the keyboard assembly with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the chassis.
3 Connect the keyboard cable, keyboard backlight cable, touchpad cable and USH cable to the connectors on the touchpad buttons
board.
4 Install the:
asystem board
bheat sink
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card
fmemory module
gbattery
hbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Keyboard
Removing keyboard from keyboard tray
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the keyboard assembly
3 Remove the M2.0 x 2.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard assembly [1].
4 Lift the keyboard away from the keyboard tray [2].
Installing keyboard to keyboard tray
1 Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the keyboard tray.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.0 screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard tray.
3 Install the keyboard assembly.
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Palm rest
Replacing palm rest
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cmemory module
dPCIe SSD
eWLAN card
fWWAN card
gpower connector port
hheat sink assembly
icoin cell battery
jspeaker
kdisplay assembly
lsystem board
mkeyboard
The component you are left with is the palm rest.
3 Replace the palm rest.
4 Install the:
akeyboard
bsystem board
cdisplay assembly
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Technology and components
This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.
Topics:
• USB features
• HDMI 1.4
USB features
Universal Serial Bus, or USB, was introduced in 1996. It dramatically simplied the connection between host computers and peripheral
devices like mice, keyboards, external drivers, and printers.
Let's take a quick look on the USB evolution referencing to the table below.
Table 2. USB evolution
Type Data Transfer Rate Category Introduction Year
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 2 5 Gbps Super Speed 2010
USB 2.0 480 Mbps High Speed 2000
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)
For years, the USB 2.0 has been rmly entrenched as the de facto interface standard in the PC world with about 6 billion devices sold, and
yet the need for more speed grows by ever faster computing hardware and ever greater bandwidth demands. The USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1
nally has the answer to the consumers' demands with a theoretically 10 times faster than its predecessor. In a nutshell, USB 3.1 Gen 1
features are as follows:
• Higher transfer rates (up to 5 Gbps)
• Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices
• New power management features
• Full-duplex data transfers and support for new transfer types
• Backward USB 2.0 compatibility
• New connectors and cable
The topics below cover some of the most commonly asked questions regarding USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1.
Speed
Currently, there are 3 speed modes dened by the latest USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specication. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed and Full-
Speed. The new SuperSpeed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps. While the specication retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode,
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commonly known as USB 2.0 and 1.1 respectively, the slower modes still operate at 480Mbps and 12Mbps respectively and are kept to
maintain backward compatibility.
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 achieves the much higher performance by the technical changes below:
• An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with the existing USB 2.0 bus (refer to the picture below).
• USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for dierential data); USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 adds four more for two pairs
of dierential signals (receive and transmit) for a combined total of eight connections in the connectors and cabling.
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 utilizes the bidirectional data interface, rather than USB 2.0's half-duplex arrangement. This gives a 10-fold
increase in theoretical bandwidth.
With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-denition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel
count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps
theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320Mbps (40MB/s) — the actual real-world maximum. Similarly, USB
3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections will never achieve 4.8Gbps. We will likely see a real-world maximum rate of 400MB/s with overheads. At this
speed, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 is a 10x improvement over USB 2.0.
Applications
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience. Where USB
video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression perspective), it's easy to imagine
that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much better. Single-link DVI requires almost 2Gbps
throughput. Where 480Mbps was limiting, 5Gbps is more than promising. With its promised 4.8Gbps speed, the standard will nd its way
into some products that previously weren't USB territory, like external RAID storage systems.
Listed below are some of the available SuperSpeed USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 products:
• External Desktop USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hard Drives
• Portable USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hard Drives
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Drive Docks & Adapters
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drives & Readers
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Solid-state Drives
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 RAIDs
• Optical Media Drives
• Multimedia Devices
• Networking
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter Cards & Hubs
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Compatibility
The good news is that USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 has been carefully planned from the start to peacefully co-exist with USB 2.0. First of all,
while USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 species new physical connections and thus new cables to take advantage of the higher speed capability of
the new protocol, the connector itself remains the same rectangular shape with the four USB 2.0 contacts in the exact same location as
before. Five new connections to carry receive and transmitted data independently are present on USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 cables and only
come into contact when connected to a proper SuperSpeed USB connection.
Windows 8/10 will be bringing native support for USB 3.1 Gen 1 controllers. This is in contrast to previous versions of Windows, which
continue to require separate drivers for USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 controllers.
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would have USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, perhaps not on its immediate release, but in a subsequent Service
Pack or update. It is not out of the question to think that following a successful release of USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 support in Windows 7,
SuperSpeed support would trickle down to Vista. Microsoft has conrmed this by stating that most of their partners share the opinion that
Vista should also support USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1.
Super-Speed support for Windows XP is unknown at this point. Given that XP is a seven-year-old operating system, the likelihood of this
happening is remote.
Thunderbolt over Type-C
Thunderbolt is a hardware interface that combines data, video, audio, and power in a single connection. Thunderbolt combines PCI Express
(PCIe) and DisplayPort (DP) into one serial signal, and additionally provides DC power, all in one cable. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 use
the same connector as miniDP (DisplayPort) to connect to peripherals, while Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB Type-C connector.
Figure 1. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 3
1 Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 (using a miniDP connector)
2 Thunderbolt 3 (using a USB Type-C connector)
Thunderbolt 3 over Type-C
Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB Type-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all - delivering the
fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display or data device like an external hard drive. Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB Type-C
connector/port to connect to supported peripherals.
1 Thunderbolt 3 uses USB Type-C connector and cables - It is compact and reversible
2 Thunderbolt 3 supports speed up to 40 Gbps
3 DisplayPort 1.2 – compatible with existing DisplayPort monitors, devices and cables
4 USB Power Delivery - Up to 130W on supported computers
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Key Features of Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C
1 Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort and power on USB Type-C on a single cable (features vary between dierent products)
2 USB Type-C connector and cables which are compact and reversible
3 Supports Thunderbolt Networking (*varies between dierent products)
4 Supports up to 4K displays
5 Up to 40 Gbps
NOTE: Data transfer speed may vary between dierent devices.
Thunderbolt Icons
Figure 2. Thunderbolt Iconography Variations
Advantages of Displayport over USB Type-C
• Full DisplayPort audio/video (A/V) performance (up to 8K at 60Hz)
• SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1) data
• Reversible plug orientation and cable direction
• Backwards compatibility to VGA, DVI with adaptors
• Supports HDMI 2.0a and is backwards compatible with previous versions
HDMI 1.4
This topic explains the HDMI 1.4 and its features along with the advantages.
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an
interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a DVD player, or A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or
video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV). The intended applications for HDMI TVs, and DVD players. The primary advantage is cable
reduction and content protection provisions. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-denition video, plus multichannel digital audio on
a single cable.
NOTE: The HDMI 1.4 will provide 5.1 channel audio support.
HDMI 1.4 Features
•HDMI Ethernet Channel - Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-enabled
devices without a separate Ethernet cable
•Audio Return Channel - Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system,
eliminating the need for a separate audio cable
•3D - Denes input/output protocols for major 3D video formats, paving the way for true 3D gaming and 3D home theater applications
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•Content Type - Real-time signaling of content types between display and source devices, enabling a TV to optimize picture settings
based on content type
•Additional Color Spaces - Adds support for additional color models used in digital photography and computer graphics
•4 K Support - Enables video resolutions far beyond 1080p, supporting next-generation displays that will rival the Digital Cinema systems
used in many commercial movie theaters
•HDMI Micro Connector - A new, smaller connector for phones and other portable devices, supporting video resolutions up to 1080p
•Automotive Connection System - New cables and connectors for automotive video systems, designed to meet the unique demands of
the motoring environment while delivering true HD quality
Advantages of HDMI
• Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality.
• Low -cost HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-eective manner
• Audio HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multichannel surround sound
• HDMI combines video and multichannel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems
• HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality
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Software
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
• Supported operating systems
• Downloading drivers
Supported operating systems
Table 3. Operating systems
Windows • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
• Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 bit
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32/64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows10 Pro License) (available with
Intel 6th Gen Core I processors only)
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional 64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro License only through
Dell Conguration Services) (Available with Intel 6thGen Core I
only)
Other • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS SP1 64 bit
• NeoKylin v6.0 64 bit
OS media support • Dell.com/support to download eligible Windows OS
• USB media available as upsell
Downloading drivers
1 Turn on the tablet.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your tablet, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your tablet model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your tablet.
6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the driver for your tablet.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver le.
9 Double-click the driver le icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Chipset driver
The chipset driver helps the system identify the components and install necessary drivers accurately. Verify that the chipset was installed in
the system by checking the below controllers. Many of the common devices are visible under Other Devices if no drivers are installed. The
unknown devices disappear once you install the chipset driver.
Make sure to install the following drivers, some of them may exist by default.
• Intel HID Event Filter Driver
• Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Driver
• Intel serial IO driver
• Intel Thunderbolt(TM) Controller driver
• Management Engine
• Realtek PCI-E memory card
Realtek PCIE drivers
Verify if the Realtek PCIe drivers are already installed in the computer.
Management Engine Interface
Verify if the Intel Management Engine Interface drivers are already installed in the computer.
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Management Engine Interface drivers
Serial IO driver
Verify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed.
Figure 3. Serial IO driver
Graphics controller driver
Verify if the graphics controller driver is already installed in the computer.
Table 4. Graphics controller driver
Before Installation After Installation
USB drivers
Verify if the USB drivers are already installed in the computer.
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Network drivers
Install the WLAN and Bluetooth drivers from the Dell support site.
Table 5. Network drivers
Before installation After installation
Realtek Audio
Verify if audio drivers are already installed in the computer.
Table 6. Realtek audio
Before Installation After Installation
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Serial ATA drivers
Install the latest Intel Rapid Storage driver for best performance. Using the default Windows storage drivers is not recommended. Verify if
the default serial ATA drivers are installed in the computer.
Security drivers
This section lists the security devices in the Device Manager.
Security device drivers
Verify if the security device drivers are installed in the computer.
Fingerprint sensor drivers
Verify if the Fingerprint sensor drivers are installed in the computer.
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System specications
NOTE: Oerings may vary by region. The following specications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the conguration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
• Processor specications
• System specications
• Memory specications
• Video specications
• Audio specications
• Battery specications
• AC adapter specications
• Port and connector specications
• Communication specications
• Touchpad specications
• Camera specications
• Display
• Dimensions and Weight
• Environmental specications
Processor specications
Feature Specication
Types • 7th generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 series
• 6th generation Intel Core i5 / i7 series
System specications
Feature Specication
Chipset Integrated in the processor
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM SPI 128 Mbits
PCIe bus 100 MHz
External Bus
Frequency
DMI 3.0—8GT/s
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Memory specications
Feature Specication
Memory connector One SO-DIMM slot
Memory type DDR4 SDRAM—2133 MHz
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 16 GB
Video specications
Feature Specication
Type Integrated on system board
UMA controller • Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620
• Intel Integrated HD Graphics 520 (available with Intel 6th Gen Core I only)
External display
support • On system – eDP (internal display), HDMI
• Optional Type-C port – VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI and optional Thunderbolt 3
NOTE: Supports one VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI through the docking station connected to optional
Thunderbolt 3 controller.
Audio specications
Feature Specication
Types Four-channel high-denition audio
Controller Realtek ALC3246
Stereo conversion 24-bit—analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog
Internal interface High-denition audio
External interface Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector
Speakers Two
Internal speaker
amplier
2 W (RMS) per channel
Volume controls Hot keys
Battery specications
Feature Specication
Type • 3-cell Lithium Prismatic battery with ExpressCharge
• 4-cell Lithium Prismatic battery with ExpressCharge
42 WHr (3–cell):
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Feature Specication
Length 200.5 mm (7.89 inches)
Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inches)
Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch)
Weight 185.0 g (0.41 lb)
Voltage 11.4 VDC
60 WHr (4–cell):
Length 238 mm (9.37 inches)
Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inch)
Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch)
Weight 270 g (0.6 lb)
Voltage 7.6 VDC
Life span 300 discharge per charge cycles
Temperature range
Operating • Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 122°F)
Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F)
Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
AC adapter specications
Feature Specication
Type 65 W or 90 W
NOTE: The system is shipped with 65 W adapter and also supports 90 W adapter for fast charging.
Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Input current—
maximum
1.7 A / 2.5 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 3.34 A and 4.62 A
Rated output
voltage
19.5 V DC
Weight 230 g (65 W) and 320 g (90 W)
Dimensions 22 x 66 x 106 mm (65 W) and 22 x 66 x 130 (90 W)
Temperature range
—Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature range
—Non-Operating
–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
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Port and connector specications
Feature Specication
Audio Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector
Video HDMI 1.4
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
USB
• Two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports - one PowerShare capable
• Type-C USB 3.1 Display port (optional Thunderbolt 3 controller)
Memory card reader one Micro SD 4.0
Micro Subscriber
Identity Module
(uSIM) card
One
Docking port None
NOTE: Cable docking - USB type-C docking .
Express Card None
AC adapter One
Smart card reader One (optional)
Communication specications
Features Specication
Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wireless Internal wireless local area network (WLAN), wireless wide area network (WWAN), WiGig
Touchpad specications
Feature Specication
Active Area:
X-axis 99.50 mm
Y-axis 53.0 mm
X/Y position
resolution
X: 1048cpi; Y:984cpi
Multi-touch Congurable single nger and multi-nger gestures
Camera specications
Easy Remote Collaboration:
• Video conference online with an optional built-in camera
• Windows Hello feature can be enabled with IR Camera embedded
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Table 7. Camera specications
Camera features 13 HD/FHD 13" FHD 13" FHD touch
Camera Type HD xed focus HD xed focus HD xed focus
IR Camera N/A Yes N/A
Sensor Type CMOS sensor technology CMOS sensor
technology
CMOS sensor
technology
Resolution: Motion Video Up to 1280x720 (0.92MP) Up to 1280x720
(0.92MP)
Up to 1280x720
(0.92MP)
Resolution: Still Image Up to 1280 x 720 (0.92MP) Up to 1280 x 720
(0.92MP)
Up to 1280 x 720
(0.92MP)
Imaging Rate Up to 30 frames per second Up to 30 frames per
second
Up to 30 frames per
second
Display
Table 8. 13.3" (16:9) AG FHD WLED 300 nits eDP 1.3 WVA
Feature Specication
Type FHD Anti-Glare
Luminance (typical) 300 nits
Dimensions (Active Area) • Height: 165.24 mm
• Width: 293.47 mm
• Diagonal: 13.3 inch
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Megapixels 2.07
Pixels per Inch (PPI) 166
Contrast Ratio (min) 800:1
Response Time (max) 35 msec rise/fall
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Horizontal View Angle +/- 80 degrees
Vertical View Angle +/- 80 degrees
Pixel Pitch 0.153 mm
Power Consumption (maximum) 4.6 W
Table 9. 13.3" (16:9) AG FHD Touch WLED 300 nits eDP 1.3 WVA
Feature Specication
Type FHD Anti-Smudge
Luminance (typical) 300 nits
Dimensions (Active Area) • Height:165.24 mm
• Width: 293.47 mm
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• Diagonal: 13.3”
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Megapixels 2.07
Pixels per Inch (PPI) 166
Contrast Ratio (min) 800:1
Response Time (max) 35msec rise/fall
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Horizontal View Angle +/- 80 degrees
Vertical View Angle +/- 80 degrees
Pixel Pitch 0.153 mm
Power Consumption (maximum) 5.2 W
Dimensions and Weight
Table 10. Dimensions
Dimensions Inches Millimeter
Width 12.00 304.80
Depth 8.19 207.95
Height (front, full ) for NT FHD and Touch FHD 0.657 16.7
Height (front, full ) for NT Thin Bezel FHD) 0.67 16.95
Height (front) for NT FHD and Touch FHD 0.44 11.16
Height (front) for NT Thin Bezel FHD 0.45 11.41
Height (rear, full) for all congurations 0.785 19.95
Height (rear) for all congurations 0.55 13.95
Table 11. Weight
Starting weight Pounds Kilograms
2.59 1.17
Environmental specications
Temperature Specications
Operating 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage –51°C to 71°C (–59°F to 159°F)
Relative humidity
—maximum
Specications
Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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Altitude—
maximum
Specications
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
0°C to 35°C
Non-operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne
contaminant level
G2 or lower as dened by ISA S71.04–1985
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System setup
System setup enables you to manage your tablet 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 conguration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage your computer security
Topics:
• Boot menu
• Navigation keys
• System setup options
• General screen options
• System Conguration screen options
• Video screen options
• Security screen options
• Secure Boot screen options
• Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options
• Performance screen options
• Power Management screen options
• POST Behavior screen options
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System Log screen options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive
• System and setup password
Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics
and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot
menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
• Legacy Boot:
• Internal HDD
• Onboard NIC
• UEFI Boot:
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• Windows Boot Manager
• Other Options:
• BIOS Setup
• BIOS Flash Update
• Diagnostics
• Change Boot Mode Settings
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take eect until you restart the
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous eld.
Down arrow Moves to the next eld.
Enter Selects a value in the selected eld (if applicable) or follow the link in the eld.
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 until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the tablet and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General screen options
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
Option Description
System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, Express Service Code, the Signed Firmware update—enabled by default
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode,
Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, and DIMM B Size,
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum
Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit
Technology
• Device Information: Displays M.2 SATA, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC Address, Passthrough MAC address,
Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi
Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.
Battery Information Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.
Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to nd an operating system.
• Diskette Drive
• Internal HDD
• USB Storage Device
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Option Description
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC
Boot sequence
options • Windows boot manager
• WindowsIns
Advanced Boot list
options • Legacy
• UEFI—selected by default
Advanced Boot
Options
This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Attempt Legacy Boot is disabled.
UEFI boot path
security
These options control whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password (if set) when
booting a UEFI boot path from F12 boot menu:
•Always, except internal HDD (default)
• Always
• Never
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
System Conguration screen options
Option Description
Integrated NIC This option controls the on-board LAN controller.
• Disabled - The internal LAN in o and not visible to the operating system.
• Enabled - The internal LAN is enabled.
•Enabled w/PXE -The internal LAN is enabled with PXE boot (default).
SATA Operation Allows you to congure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• AHCI
• RAID On: This option is enabled by default.
Drives Allows you to congure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:
• SATA- 2
• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
SMART Reporting This eld 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) specication. This option is
disabled by default.
• Enable SMART Reporting
USBConguration This is an optional feature.
This eld congures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any
type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, oppy).
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Option Description
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
The options are:
• Enable USB Boot Support (by default enable)
• Enable External USB Port (by default enable)
Dell Type-C dock
conguration
Allows you to enable option- Always Allow Dell Docks.
• When set to enabled, allows connection to the Dell WD and TB family of docks (Type-C docks) independent of
USB and Thunderbolt Adapter conguration settings.
• When set to disabled, the docks will be controlled via the USB and Thunderbolt Adapter conguration settings.
Thunderbolt
Adapter
conguration:
USB PowerShare This eld congures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using
the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port. By default, the Enable USB PowerShare is
disabled.
Audio This eld enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The
options are:
• Enable Microphone (by default enabled)
• Enable Internal Speaker (by default enabled)
Unobtrusive Mode This option, when enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns o all light and sound emissions in the system. To resume normal
operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.
Miscellaneous
Devices
Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices:
•Enable Camera —enabled by default
•Enable Secure Digital(SD) Card —enabled by default
• Secure Digital(SD) Card read only mode
• Secure Digital(SD) Card boot
Video screen options
Option Description
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).
NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Security screen options
Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting
the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
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Option Description
NOTE: Successful password changes take eect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take eect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
Mini SATA SSD-2
Password
Allows you to set, change or delete the password on the mini card Solid State Drive (SSD).
NOTE: Successful password changes take eect immediately.
Default setting: Not set
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one
uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Password
Conguration
Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords. Minimum is 4
characters and maximum is 32 characters.
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they
are set. The options are:
• Disabled
• Reboot bypass
Default setting: Disabled
Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is
set.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
Non-Admin Setup
Changes
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. The option Allow wireless switch changes is
disabled by default.
UEFI Capsule
Firmware Updates
Allows to control whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
Default setting: Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates is selected.
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
•TPM On (enabled by default)
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation Enable (selected)
• Key Storage Enable (selected)
• Disabled
•Enabled (default)
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Option Description
NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:
• Deactivate
• Disable
•Activate (default)
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes will be allowed
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support (default)
OROM Keyboard
Access
Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Conguration screens using hotkeys during boot. The options
are:
• Enabled
• One Time Enable
• Disabled
Default setting: Enabled
Admin Setup
Lockout
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Default Setting: Disabled
Secure Boot screen options
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
Expert Key
Management
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom
Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
• PK
• KEK
• db
• dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:
•Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected le
•Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected le
•Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected le
•Delete—Deletes the selected key
•Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
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Option Description
•Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to
default settings.
Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable This eld species you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the
context of the main OS. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
•Software Controlled (default)
Enclave Memory
Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB
Performance screen options
Option Description
Multi Core Support This eld species whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications
improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core
support for the processor. The installed processor supports four cores. If you enable Multi Core Support, four cores
are enabled. If you disable Multi Core Support, one core is enabled.
• Enable Multi Core Support
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
Default setting: The option is enabled.
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
• C states
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
• Enable Intel TurboBoost
Default setting: The option is enabled.
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Option Description
Hyper-Thread
Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
Power Management screen options
Option Description
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
• Disabled
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power
adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
• Enable USB Wake Support
•Wake on Dell USB-C Dock - The option is selected by default.
Wireless Radio
Control
This feature 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 radios will be re-enabled.
Options:
• Control WLAN radio
• Control WWAN radio
Wake on WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the O state when triggered by a
LAN signal.
•Disabled (default)
• WLAN Only
• LAN Only
• LAN or WLAN
Block Sleep This option lets you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. When enabled system wont go to
sleep. Intel Rapid Start will be disabled automatically and OS Power option will be blank if it was set to Sleep (S3
state) . Block Sleep (S3 State) option is disabled by default.
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Option Description
Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you
enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.
• Enable Peak Shift
Default setting: Disabled
Advanced Battery
Charge
Conguration
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.
• Enabled Advanced Battery Charge Mode
Default setting: Disabled
Primary Battery
Charge
Conguration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
• Adaptive
• Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology. This
option is enabled by default.
• Primarily AC use
• Custom
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also congure 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 Conguration option.
Type-C Connector
Power
Options:
7.5 Watts
15 Watts (default)
POST Behavior screen options
Option Description
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Keypad
(Embedded)
Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
• Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default.
• By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no eect. Setup works in Fn Key Only
mode.
Mouse/ Touchpad Options:
• Serial Mouse
• PS2 Mouse
•Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse (Default)
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Option Description
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
This option is enabled by default.
Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the Scroll Lock key is used to simulate the Fn key feature.
Enable Fn Key Emulation (default)
Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:
• Fn Lock. This option is selected by default.
•Lock Mode Disable/Standard (default)
• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
• Minimal
• Thorough (default)
• Auto
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are:
• 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Logo The option Enable Full Screen Logo is not selected by default
Warning and Errors Options:
• Prompt on Warnings and Errors (default)
• Continue on Warnings
• Continue on Warnings and Errors
Virtualization support screen options
Option Description
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default).
VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Trusted Execution This option species whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and Virtualization
technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.
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Wireless screen options
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/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or
disabled independently.
Wireless Device
Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
• WWAN/GPS
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Maintenance screen options
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade This controls ashing of the system rmware to previous revisions.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is the device
aected:
• Internal M.2 SDD
BIOS Recovery This eld allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover le on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)
System Log screen options
Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
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Updating the BIOS in Windows
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
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
1 Restart the computer.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
• Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen,
3 If you are unable to detect or nd the Service Tag, click the Choose from all products.
4 Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page
5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7 Click Find it myself.
8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9 Identify the latest BIOS le and click Download.
10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11 Click Save to save the le on your computer.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS
from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 rst and then install version 7.0.
Updating your system BIOS using a USB ash drive
If the system cannot load into Windows but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS le using another system and save
it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.
NOTE: You will need to use a bootable USB Flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details: http://
www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN143196/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-ash-drive-using-dell-diagnostic-
deployment-package--dddp-?lang=EN
1 Download the BIOS update .EXE le to another system.
2 Copy the le e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB Flash drive.
3 Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update.
4 Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu.
5 Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and press Return.
6 The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt.
7 Run the le by typing the full lename e.g. O9010A12.exe and press Return.
8 The BIOS Update Utility will load, follow the instructions on screen.
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Figure 4. DOS BIOS Update Screen
System and setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password eld.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Conrm new password eld and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
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Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, conrm the deletion when promoted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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Troubleshooting
Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostic 3.0
You can invoke the ePSA diagnostics by either:
• Press the F12 key when the system boots and choosing Diagnostics option.
• Press Fn+PWR when the system boots.
For more details, see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0.
Diagnostic LED
This section details the diagnostic features of the battery LED in a notebook.
Instead of beep codes errors are indicated via the bicolor Battery Charge LED. A specic blink pattern is followed by ashing a pattern of
ashes in amber, followed by white. The pattern then repeats.
NOTE: The diagnostic pattern will consist of a two digit number being represented by a rst group of LED blinks (1 through 9) in
amber, followed by a 1.5 second pause with the LED o, and then a second group of LED blinks (1 through 9) in white. This is
then followed by a three second pause, with the LED o, before repeating over again. Each LED blink takes 0.5 seconds.
The system will not shutdown when displaying the Diagnostic Error Codes. Diagnostic Error Codes will always supersede any other use of
the LED. For instance, on Notebooks, battery codes for Low Battery or Battery Failure situations will not be displayed when Diagnostic
Error Codes are being displayed:
Table 12. LED pattern
Blinking pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Amber White
2 1 processor processor failure
2 2 system board, BIOS ROM system board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error
2 3 memory no memory/no RAM detected
2 4 memory memory failure/RAM failure
2 5 memory invalid memory installed
2 6 system board; chipset system board/ chipset error
2 7 display display failure
3 1 RTC power failure coin-cell battery failure
3 2 PCI/Video PCI/Video card/chip failure
3 3 BIOS recovery 1 recovery image nor found
3 4 BIOS recovery 2 recovery image found but invalid
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Real Time Clock (RTC) reset
The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or the service technician to recover the recently launched model Dell Latitude and
Precision systems from select No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. You can initiate the RTC reset on the system from a power o
state only if it is connected to AC power. Press and hold the power button for 25 seconds. The system RTC reset occurs after you release
the power button.
NOTE: If AC power is disconnected from the system during the process or the power button is held longer than 40 seconds, the
RTC reset process is aborted.
The RTC reset will reset the BIOS to Defaults, un-provision Intel vPro and reset the system date and time. The following items are
unaected by the RTC reset:
• Service Tag
• Asset Tag
• Ownership Tag
• Admin Password
• System Password
• HDD Password
• Key Databases
• System Logs
The following items may or may not reset based on your custom BIOS setting selections:
• The Boot List
• Enable Legacy OROMs
• Secure Boot Enable
• Allow BIOS Downgrade
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