Table of Contents
- Dell Latitude 7480 Owner's Manual
- 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)
- Speaker
- Coin cell battery
- WWAN card
- WLAN card
- Memory module
- Heat sink
- LED board
- Smart card module
- Touchpad buttons board
- Power connector port
- Display Assembly
- Display Bezel
- Camera
- System board
- Keyboard
- Palm rest
- 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
- Manageability
- Virtualization support screen options
- Wireless screen options
- Maintenance screen options
- System logs screen options
- Updating the BIOS in Windows
- System and setup password
- System specifications
- Supported operating systems
- Processor specifications
- System specifications
- Memory specifications
- Video specifications
- Audio specifications
- Battery specifications
- AC adapter specifications
- Docking options
- Port and connector specifications
- Communication specifications
- Camera specifications
- Touchpad specifications
- Display specifications
- Physical specifications
- Environmental specifications
- System Setup
- Boot Sequence
- 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
- Manageability
- Virtualization support screen options
- Wireless screen options
- Maintenance screen options
- System logs screen options
- Updating the BIOS in Windows
- System and setup password
- Troubleshooting
- Contacting Dell
DELL 7480 User Manual
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Dell Latitude 7480
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P73G
Regulatory Type: P73G001
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.
Copyright © 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 - 04
Rev. A02
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 7
Turning o your computer — Windows 10.....................................................................................................................7
Turning o your computer — Windows 8.......................................................................................................................7
Turning o your computer — Windows 7.......................................................................................................................7
Before working inside your computer.............................................................................................................................. 7
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 8
After working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................8
2 Removing and installing components............................................................................................................10
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Screw size list....................................................................................................................................................................10
Subscriber Identication Module (SIM) card.................................................................................................................11
Removing SIM card or SIM card tray........................................................................................................................11
Replacing SIM card..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing dummy SIM card tray .............................................................................................................................. 11
Base cover.........................................................................................................................................................................12
Removing base cover.................................................................................................................................................12
Installing base cover................................................................................................................................................... 13
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing battery....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Installing battery..........................................................................................................................................................14
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD).......................................................................................................................................... 14
Removing PCIe SSD...................................................................................................................................................14
Installing PCIe SSD.....................................................................................................................................................15
Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Removing speaker module........................................................................................................................................ 15
Installing speaker module........................................................................................................................................... 17
Coin cell battery................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Removing the coin cell battery..................................................................................................................................17
Installing coin cell battery...........................................................................................................................................18
WWAN card.......................................................................................................................................................................18
Removing WWAN card.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Installing WWAN card.................................................................................................................................................19
WLAN card........................................................................................................................................................................19
Removing WLAN card................................................................................................................................................19
Installing WLAN card................................................................................................................................................. 20
Memory module............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Removing memory module....................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing memory module.......................................................................................................................................... 21
Heat sink............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Removing heat sink assembly................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing heat sink assembly.....................................................................................................................................22
LED board......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Removing LED board.................................................................................................................................................22
Installing LED board................................................................................................................................................... 23
Smart card module...........................................................................................................................................................24
Removing smart card cage....................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing smart card cage......................................................................................................................................... 25
Touchpad buttons board................................................................................................................................................. 25
Removing touchpad buttons board......................................................................................................................... 25
Installing touchpad buttons board............................................................................................................................27
Power connector port..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Removing power connector port............................................................................................................................. 27
Installing power connector port............................................................................................................................... 28
Display Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................28
Removing display assembly—with Touch...............................................................................................................28
Installing display assembly—with touch..................................................................................................................30
Display Bezel.....................................................................................................................................................................30
Removing display bezel.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Installing display bezel.................................................................................................................................................31
Camera.............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Removing camera...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing camera.........................................................................................................................................................33
System board....................................................................................................................................................................33
Removing system board............................................................................................................................................33
Installing system board.............................................................................................................................................. 38
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Removing keyboard assembly.................................................................................................................................. 38
Removing keyboard from keyboard tray................................................................................................................. 40
Installing keyboard to keyboard tray........................................................................................................................ 40
Installing keyboard assembly.....................................................................................................................................40
Palm rest............................................................................................................................................................................41
Replacing palm rest ................................................................................................................................................... 41
5 System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 43
Boot menu........................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 44
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................44
General screen options....................................................................................................................................................44
System Conguration screen options........................................................................................................................... 45
Video screen options....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Security screen options...................................................................................................................................................47
Secure Boot screen options........................................................................................................................................... 49
Intel software guard extensions screen options...........................................................................................................50
Performance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Power management screen options...............................................................................................................................51
POST behavior screen options.......................................................................................................................................52
Manageability................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................53
Wireless screen options...................................................................................................................................................53
4Contents
Maintenance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 54
System logs screen options............................................................................................................................................54
Updating the BIOS in Windows .................................................................................................................................... 55
System and setup password.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Assigning a system password and setup password...............................................................................................55
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password....................................................................... 56
4 System specications.................................................................................................................................. 57
Supported operating systems.........................................................................................................................................57
Processor specications................................................................................................................................................. 58
System specications......................................................................................................................................................58
Memory specications.................................................................................................................................................... 58
Video specications.........................................................................................................................................................58
Audio specications.........................................................................................................................................................59
Battery specications......................................................................................................................................................59
AC adapter specications............................................................................................................................................... 60
Docking options............................................................................................................................................................... 60
Port and connector specications.................................................................................................................................60
Communication specications........................................................................................................................................ 61
Camera specications...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Touchpad specications...................................................................................................................................................61
Display specications....................................................................................................................................................... 61
Physical specications.....................................................................................................................................................63
Environmental specications.......................................................................................................................................... 63
5 System Setup..............................................................................................................................................65
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................65
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 66
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................66
General screen options....................................................................................................................................................66
System Conguration screen options............................................................................................................................67
Video screen options....................................................................................................................................................... 69
Security screen options...................................................................................................................................................69
Secure Boot screen options............................................................................................................................................ 71
Intel software guard extensions screen options........................................................................................................... 72
Performance screen options...........................................................................................................................................72
Power management screen options.............................................................................................................................. 73
POST behavior screen options.......................................................................................................................................74
Manageability....................................................................................................................................................................75
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................ 75
Wireless screen options...................................................................................................................................................75
Maintenance screen options...........................................................................................................................................76
System logs screen options............................................................................................................................................ 76
Updating the BIOS in Windows .....................................................................................................................................77
System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... 77
Assigning a system password and setup password............................................................................................... 77
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password........................................................................78
Contents 5
6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 79
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................................................................................... 79
Running the ePSA diagnostics................................................................................................................................. 79
7 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ 80
6 Contents
Working on 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 8
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your
computer.
1 Turning o your computer:
• 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.
2 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and 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 nish 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 certied 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 that is grounded to ground yourself before you touch the computer to perform any disassembly tasks.
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 dierently than shown in this document.
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.
8Working on 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.
Working on your computer 9
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 7480 - Screw size list
Component M2.5x 6.0 M2.5x5.0 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 screw)
Battery (3-cell) 1
Battery (4-cell) 2
SSD module 1
Heat sink module 4
System fan 2 2
WWAN card 1
WLAN card 1
Power connector port 1
ESD bracket 2
EDP bracket 1
Touchpad buttons 2
Fingerprint reader 1
LED board 1
Smart card reader cage 2
Display hinge 6
Display panel • FHD - 2
• HD - 4
Keyboard support plate 18
Keyboard 5
System board 3
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
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.
Removing dummy SIM card tray
For models shipped with a WWAN card, the SIM card tray must rst be removed from the system before removing the system board. To
remove the SIM card tray from the system follow the steps outlined in the disassembly section.
NOTE: For models shipped with a wireless card only, a dummy SIM card tray must rst be removed from the system 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 edgeand lift it from the computer [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 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 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
NOTE: A 3-cell battery has a single screw, and a 4-cell battery has two screws. Hence, the image displayed
below is a 4-cell battery.
c Lift the battery from the computer [3].
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Installing 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 M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the battery to the computer.
NOTE: A small battery (3-cell) has a single screw, a larger battery (4-cell) has two screws.
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:
abase cover
bbattery
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 Remove the PCIe SSD from the computer [3] .
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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:
abase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working iinside 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:
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a Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Un-route the speaker cable from the routing clips on the computer [2].
c Remove the tape that secures the speaker cables to the computer [3].
4 To remove the speaker module:
a 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 Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the computer.
3 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
5 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:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
NOTE: You must un-route the coin cell battery cable from the routing channel.
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:
abattery
bbase 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:
abase cover
bbattery
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 .
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d Lift the WWAN card from the computer .
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:
abattery
bbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working iinside 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:
abase cover
bbattery
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 Remove the WLAN card from the computer [4].
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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:
abattery
bbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working iinside your computer.
Memory module
Removing memory module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
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:
abattery
bbase 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:
abase cover
bbattery
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].
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b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the heat sink assembly 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].
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 assembly 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 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
5 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:
abase cover
bbattery
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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
push the edges of the cable connector to release the LED cable.
b Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the LED board to the computer [2].
c Lift the LED board from the computer [3].
Installing LED board
1 Insert the LED board into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 3.0screw to secure the LED board.
3 Connect the LED cable to the LED board.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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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].
b Lift the smart cable that is axed to the computer [2].
4 To remove the smart card cage:
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list
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
cspeaker
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3 To disconnect the smart card cable:
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.
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 M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the touchpad buttons board [2].
NOTE: To identify the screws, seescrew list.
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 3.0screws 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
bbattery
cbase 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:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the power connector port:
a Disconnect the power connector port cable from the system board [1].
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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].
d Remove 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:
abattery
bbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display Assembly
Removing display assembly—with Touch
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
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bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
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 Disconnect the IR camera cable from the system board [2].
c Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secures the eDP bracket [3].
d Lift the eDP bracket from the eDP cable [4].
e Lift the eDP cable to disconnect it from the connector on the system board [5].
f Un route the eDP cable from the routing channel [6].
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—with touch
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).
5 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
6 Install the eDP metal bracket on the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws.
7 Connect the IR camera cable to the system board.
8 Route the WLAN and WWAN cables through the routing channels.
9 Install the:
aWLAN card
bWWAN card
cbattery
dbase cover
10 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display Bezel
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Removing display bezel
NOTE: The display bezel removal procedure is applicable only for non-touch systems.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
edisplay assembly
3 To remove the display bezel:
a Use a plastic scribe to loosen the bottom edge of the display [1].
b Loosen the tabs on the edges of the display [2].
NOTE: Adhesive is used to secure the display bezel to the display panel.
4 Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
Installing display bezel
NOTE: The display bezel installation procedure is applicable only for non-touch systems.
1 Place the display bezel on the display assembly.
2 Press the edges of the display bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.
NOTE: Adhesive is used to secure the display bezel to the display panel.
3 Install the:
adisplay assembly
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
dbattery
ebase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Camera
Removing camera
The removal procedure of the camera is only for a touch display.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bWLAN card
cWWAN card
dbattery
edisplay assembly
fdisplay bezel
3 To remove the camera module:
a Lift the plastic bracket to disconnect the camera cable [1].
b Lift the camera from the display [2] .
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Installing camera
The installation procedure is applicable only for systems shipping with touch display assembly.
1 Insert the camera module into the slot on the display assembly.
2 Connect the camera cable.
3 Install the:
adisplay bezel
bdisplay assembly
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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
jcoin cell battery
2 To identify the screws, seescrew list
3 Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure memory module bracket to the system board [1].
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4 To disconnect the eDP cable:
a Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Disconnect the IR cable from the system board [2].
c Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the eDP cable [3].
d Remove the eDP cable bracket [4].
e Disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [5].
f Un route the eDP cable from the routing clip [6].
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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 cables from the connectors. 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 [5]
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6 To remove the system board:
a Remove the USB type-C bracket.
Image does not display the USB type-C bracket removal.
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the system board [1].
c Lift the system board away from the computer.
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7 Remove the M2.0x5.0 screws that secure the USB Type-C bracket.
8 Flip the system board, peel o the tapes securing the bracket and remove the USB Type-C port from the system board.
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Installing system board
1 Place the USB Type-C port along with the bracket in the slot on the system board.
2 Ax the tape to secure the Type-C port bracket.
3 Flip the system board and tighten the M2.0x5.0 screws to secure the USB type-C port.
4 Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.
5 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer.
6 Connect the speaker, power connector, LED board, touchpad, and USH cables to the connectors on the system board.
7 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
8 Place the metal bracket over the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure it.
9 Remove the metal bracket from the memory module connectors of the system board that was removed.
10 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.
11 Install the:
acoin cell battery
bheat sink
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card
fmemory module
gbattery
hbase cover
12 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Keyboard
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
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cmemory module
dPCIe SSD
eWLAN card
fWWAN card
gheat sink assembly
hsystem board
3 Disconnect the cables from the palmrest end:
a keyboard cable [1]
b keyboard backlight cable [2]
c Touchpad and USH board cables [3,4]
4 To remove the keyboard assembly:
NOTE: To identify the screws, see screw list
a Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard [1].
b Lift the keyboard assembly from the chassis [2].
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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.
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, andtouchpad cable cable to the connectors on the touchpad buttons board.
4 Install the:
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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.
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
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The component you are left with is the palm rest.
3 Replace the palm rest.
4 Install the:
akeyboard
bsystem board
cdisplay assembly
dspeaker
ecoin cell battery
fheatsink
gpower connector port
hWLAN card
iWWAN card
jPCIe SSD
kmemory
lbattery
mbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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System Setup
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
• Manageability
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System logs screen options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• 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:
• Windows Boot Manager
• Other Options:
• BIOS Setup
• BIOS Flash Update
• Diagnostics
• Change Boot Mode Settings
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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 notebook 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 ASize, 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
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC
Boot sequence
options • Windows boot manager
• WindowsIns
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Option Description
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 Legacy Option ROMs is disabled.
Enable Attempt Legacy Boot is disabled by default.
UEFI boot path
security • Always, except internal HDD
• Always
• Never
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
System Conguration screen options
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to congure the integrated network controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enable UEFI network stack: This option is enabled by default.
• Enabled w/PXE
Parallel Port Allows you to congure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are:
• Disabled
• AT: This option is enabled by default.
• PS2
• ECP
Serial Port Allows you to congure the integrated serial port. The options are:
• Disabled
• COM1: This option is enabled by default.
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4
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-0
• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
• SATA-2
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Option Description
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
USB Conguration 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.
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—enabled by default
• Enable the Thunderbolt ports—enabled by default
• Always Allow dell docks—enabled by default
• Enable External USB Port—enabled by default
• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
• Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIE behind TBT) Preboot
• Security level-no security
• Security level-user conguration—enabled by default
• Security level-secure connect
• Security level- Display port only
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
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. This option is disabled by default
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 enable
• Enable Internal Speaker—by default enable
Keyboard
Illumination
This eld lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level
can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:
• Disabled—enabled by default
• Dim (50%)
• Bright
Keyboard Backlight
with AC
The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not aect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when the backlight is
enabled. This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on AC
The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not aected.
Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when the
backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
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Option Description
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on Battery
The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not
aected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when
the backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Touchscreen It controls whether the screen is enabled or disabled. This option is enabled by default.
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 the following devices:
• Enable Camera—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card boot
• Secure Digital (SD) card read-only-mode
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. The LCD
brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.
NOTE: The video setting is 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.
NOTE: Successful password changes take eect immediately.
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Option Description
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
Internal HDD-2
Password
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password.
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, the 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 specify the minimum and max password lengths of the Administrator and System passwords.
• min-4—by default, if you want to change you can increase the number
• max-32—you can decrease the number
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.
Option "allow wireless switch changes" is not selected by default.
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
• UEFI capsule Firmware updates—enabled by default
• TPM On—enabled by default
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation enable—enabled by default
• Key storage enable—enabled by default
• SHA-256—enabled by default
• Disabled
• Enabled—enabled by default
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Option Description
NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM 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—enabled by default
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes are allowed
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support—enabled by 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
• Disable
Default setting: Enable
Admin Setup
Lockout
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Default Setting: This option is enabled
Master password
lockout
This option is not enabled by default
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—enabled by default
• 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
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Option Description
•Delete—Deletes the selected key
•Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
•Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys 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
Default setting: Enabled
Enclave Memory
Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB—enabled by default
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 two cores. If you enable Multi-Core Support, two 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
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Option Description
Default setting: The option is enabled.
HyperThread
Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled is selected.
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
Default setting: The option is disabled.
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.
Default setting: Disabled
Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.
Block Sleep (S3 state)
Default setting: This option is disabled
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.
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 nonwork hours to improve the battery health.
Disabled
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Option Description
Default setting: Disabled
Primary Battery
Charge
Conguration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
• Adaptive—enabled by default
• Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter 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.
Sleep mode
• OS Automatic selection—enabled by default
Force S3
Type-C connector
power • 7.5 Watts
• 15 Watts—enabled by 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—default.
• By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no eect. Setup works in Fn Key Only
mode.
Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to dene how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are:
• Serial Mouse
• PS2 Mouse
• Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default.
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. 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)
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Option Description
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:
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
• 0 seconds—enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Log • Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
Warnings and errors • Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
• Continue on warnings
• Continue on warnings and errors
Manageability
Option Description
USB provision Enable USB provision is not selected by default
MEBX Hotkey —
enabled by default
Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Disabled
Virtualization support screen options
Option Description
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 the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.
Wireless screen options
Option Description
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
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Option Description
• 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.
NOTE: IMEI number for WWAN can be found ont the outer box or the WWAN card.
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. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices aected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC
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
• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
System logs 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.
• ClickDetect 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.
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.
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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.
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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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:
• Supported operating systems
• Processor specications
• System specications
• Memory specications
• Video specications
• Audio specications
• Battery specications
• AC adapter specications
• Docking options
• Port and connector specications
• Communication specications
• Camera specications
• Touchpad specications
• Display specications
• Physical specications
• Environmental specications
Supported operating systems
The topic lists the operating systems supported for Latitude 7480.
Table 2. Supported operating systems
Supported operating systems Description
Windows 10 • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
• Microsoft® Windows 8.1 Professional 64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro License only through
Dell Conguration Services) (available with Intel 6th Gen Core I
only)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32/64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro License) (Available with
Intel 6th Gen Core I only)
Other • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS SP1 64-bit
• NeoKylin v6.0 64-bit
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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
Memory specications
Feature Specication
Memory connector Two SoDIMM slots
Memory capacity 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Memory type DDR4 SDRAM—2133MHz
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 32 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)
• Intel Integrated HD Graphics 640 (available with Intel 7th Gen Core I 7660u only)
External display
support • On system – eDP (internal display), HDMI
• Optional Type-C port – VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI and Thunderbolt
NOTE: Supports one VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI through the Docking station.
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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):
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
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AC adapter specications
Feature Specication
Type 65 W or 90 W
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)
Docking options
NOTE: Docking stations are sold separately.
Options • Dell Dock WD15
• Dell Dock Stand DS1000
• Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16
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 3.0
• One DisplayPort over USB Type-C (optional Thunderbolt 3)
Memory card reader one Micro SD 4.0
Micro Subscriber
Identity Module
(uSIM) card
One
Docking port None
NOTE: Cable docking is available .
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Feature Specication
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
Camera specications
NOTE: Systems with FHD display are also shipped with an optional IR camera that supports Windows hello feature.
Feature Specication
Type HD xed focus
Sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Imaging rate Up to 30 frames per second
Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels (0.92 MP)
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
Display specications
Feature Specication
Type - 14.0" Anti Glare HD WLED-Non Touch
Luminance 200 nits
Height 205.6 mm (8.09 inches)
Width 320.9 mm (12.63 inches)
Diagonal 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
Maximum resolution 1366 x 768
Megapixels 1.05
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Feature Specication
Pixels per inch (PPI) 112
Contrast ratio
(minimum)
300:2
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing
angles—horizontal
+/-40°
Maximum viewing
angles—vertical
+10/-30°
Pixel pitch 0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Type- 14.0":Anti Glare FHD - Non Touch
Luminance 300 nits
Height 205.6 mm (8.09 inches)
Width 302.9 mm (12.63 inches)
Diagonal 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080
Megapixels 2.07
Pixels per inch (PPI) 157
Contrast ratio
(minimum)
600:1
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing
angles—horizontal
+/-80°
Maximum viewing
angles—vertical
+/-80°
Pixel pitch 0.161 x 0.161 mm
Feature Specication
Type - 14.0" FHD Anti Glare IPDS - Touch
Luminance 270 nits
Height 205.05 mm (8.07 inches)
Width 327.8 mm (12.90 inches)
Diagonal 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080
Megapixels 2.07
Pixels per inch (PPI) 157
Contrast ratio
(minimum)
600:1
Refresh rate 60 Hz
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Feature Specication
Maximum viewing
angles—horizontal
+/-80°
Maximum viewing
angles—vertical
+/-80°
Pixel pitch 0.161 x 0.161 mm
Type - 14.0":QHD Anti Glare - Touch
Luminance 270
Height 206.6 mm (8.13 inches)
Width 327.8 mm(12.90 inches)
Diagonal 355.6 mm—14.0 inch
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1440
Megapixels 3.68
Pixels per inch (PPI) 210
Contrast ratio
(minimum)
600:1
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing
angles—horizontal
+/-80°
Maximum viewing
angles—vertical
+/-80°
Pixel pitch 0.1209 × 0.1209 mm
Physical specications
Feature Specication
Front height—non-
touch
11.58 mm (0.45 inch)
Back height—non-
touch
18.41 mm (0.72 inch)
Back height—touch 18.41 mm (0.72 inch)
Width 331.0 mm (13.03nches)
Depth 220.9 mm (8.69 inches)
Weight—non-touch
with 3–cell battery
1.36 kg (3.01 lbs)
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)
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Relative humidity
—maximum
Specications
Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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
Topics:
• Boot Sequence
• 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
• Manageability
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System logs screen options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• System and setup password
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–dened boot device order and boot directly to a specic 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 (if available)
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
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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 notebook 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 ASize, 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
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC
Boot sequence
options • Windows boot manager
• WindowsIns
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Option Description
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 Legacy Option ROMs is disabled.
Enable Attempt Legacy Boot is disabled by default.
UEFI boot path
security • Always, except internal HDD
• Always
• Never
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
System Conguration screen options
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to congure the integrated network controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enable UEFI network stack: This option is enabled by default.
• Enabled w/PXE
Parallel Port Allows you to congure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are:
• Disabled
• AT: This option is enabled by default.
• PS2
• ECP
Serial Port Allows you to congure the integrated serial port. The options are:
• Disabled
• COM1: This option is enabled by default.
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4
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-0
• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
• SATA-2
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Option Description
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
USB Conguration 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.
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—enabled by default
• Enable the Thunderbolt ports—enabled by default
• Always Allow dell docks—enabled by default
• Enable External USB Port—enabled by default
• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
• Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIE behind TBT) Preboot
• Security level-no security
• Security level-user conguration—enabled by default
• Security level-secure connect
• Security level- Display port only
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
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. This option is disabled by default
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 enable
• Enable Internal Speaker—by default enable
Keyboard
Illumination
This eld lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level
can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:
• Disabled—enabled by default
• Dim (50%)
• Bright
Keyboard Backlight
with AC
The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not aect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when the backlight is
enabled. This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on AC
The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not aected.
Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when the
backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
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Option Description
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on Battery
The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not
aected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This eld has an eect when
the backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Touchscreen It controls whether the screen is enabled or disabled. This option is enabled by default.
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 the following devices:
• Enable Camera—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card boot
• Secure Digital (SD) card read-only-mode
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. The LCD
brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.
NOTE: The video setting is 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.
NOTE: Successful password changes take eect immediately.
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Option Description
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
Internal HDD-2
Password
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password.
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, the 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 specify the minimum and max password lengths of the Administrator and System passwords.
• min-4—by default, if you want to change you can increase the number
• max-32—you can decrease the number
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.
Option "allow wireless switch changes" is not selected by default.
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
• UEFI capsule Firmware updates—enabled by default
• TPM On—enabled by default
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation enable—enabled by default
• Key storage enable—enabled by default
• SHA-256—enabled by default
• Disabled
• Enabled—enabled by default
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Option Description
NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM 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—enabled by default
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes are allowed
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support—enabled by 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
• Disable
Default setting: Enable
Admin Setup
Lockout
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Default Setting: This option is enabled
Master password
lockout
This option is not enabled by default
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—enabled by default
• 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
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Option Description
•Delete—Deletes the selected key
•Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
•Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys 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
Default setting: Enabled
Enclave Memory
Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB—enabled by default
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 two cores. If you enable Multi-Core Support, two 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
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Option Description
Default setting: The option is enabled.
HyperThread
Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled is selected.
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
Default setting: The option is disabled.
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.
Default setting: Disabled
Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.
Block Sleep (S3 state)
Default setting: This option is disabled
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.
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 nonwork hours to improve the battery health.
Disabled
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Option Description
Default setting: Disabled
Primary Battery
Charge
Conguration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
• Adaptive—enabled by default
• Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter 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.
Sleep mode
• OS Automatic selection—enabled by default
Force S3
Type-C connector
power • 7.5 Watts
• 15 Watts—enabled by 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—default.
• By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no eect. Setup works in Fn Key Only
mode.
Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to dene how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are:
• Serial Mouse
• PS2 Mouse
• Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default.
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. 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)
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Option Description
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:
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
• 0 seconds—enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Log • Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
Warnings and errors • Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
• Continue on warnings
• Continue on warnings and errors
Manageability
Option Description
USB provision Enable USB provision is not selected by default
MEBX Hotkey —
enabled by default
Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Disabled
Virtualization support screen options
Option Description
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 the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.
Wireless screen options
Option Description
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
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Option Description
• 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.
NOTE: IMEI number for WWAN can be found ont the outer box or the WWAN card.
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. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This eld allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices aected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC
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
• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
System logs 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.
• ClickDetect 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.
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.
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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.
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
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 specic devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal
when the diagnostic tests are performed.
Running the ePSA diagnostics
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.
4 Click the arrow key at the bottom left corner.
Diagnostics front page is displayed.
5 Press the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The items detected are listed.
6 To run a diagnostic test on a specic device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
7 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
8 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.
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Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can nd 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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