DELL M3510 User Manual

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Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: P48F

Regulatory Type: P48F001

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.

the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of

their respective companies.

2016 - 10

Rev. A03

Contents

1 Working on your computer.............................................................................................................................6

Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................6

Before working inside your computer............................................................................................................................. 6

Turning off your computer................................................................................................................................................7

After working inside your computer................................................................................................................................ 7

2 Removing and installing components.............................................................................................................8

Recommended tools..........................................................................................................................................................8

Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.......................................................................................... 8

Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card........................................................................................8

Removing the base cover................................................................................................................................................. 9

Installing the base cover....................................................................................................................................................9

Removing the battery........................................................................................................................................................9

Installing the battery......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Removing the hard drive assembly................................................................................................................................. 11

Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket................................................................................................ 12

Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.................................................................................................... 13

Installing the hard drive assembly...................................................................................................................................13

Installing the optional M.2 SSD.......................................................................................................................................13

Removing the optional M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................... 14

Installing the optional PCIe SSD..................................................................................................................................... 14

Removing the optional PCIe SSD...................................................................................................................................14

Removing the memory module.......................................................................................................................................15

Installing the memory module......................................................................................................................................... 15

Removing the WLAN card...............................................................................................................................................15

Installing the WLAN card.................................................................................................................................................16

Removing the WWAN card.............................................................................................................................................16

Installing the WWAN card................................................................................................................................................17

Removing the power connector port.............................................................................................................................17

Installing the power connector port...............................................................................................................................18

Removing the keyboard ..................................................................................................................................................18

Installing the keyboard..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Removing the display assembly......................................................................................................................................19

Installing the display assembly.........................................................................................................................................21

Removing the display bezel.............................................................................................................................................21

Installing the display bezel...............................................................................................................................................22

Removing the display panel............................................................................................................................................ 22

Installing the display panel...............................................................................................................................................23

Removing the camera..................................................................................................................................................... 23

Installing the camera........................................................................................................................................................24

Removing the dock frame.............................................................................................................................................. 24

Installing the dock frame.................................................................................................................................................26

Removing the touchpad button.....................................................................................................................................26

Contents 3

Installing the touchpad button....................................................................................................................................... 27

Removing the optional SmartCard reader board.........................................................................................................27

Installing the optional SmartCard reader board........................................................................................................... 28

Removing the optional finger print reader board.........................................................................................................28

Installing the optional finger print reader board........................................................................................................... 29

Removing the LED board................................................................................................................................................29

Installing the LED board..................................................................................................................................................30

Removing the heat sink assembly................................................................................................................................. 30

Installing the heat sink assembly.....................................................................................................................................31

Removing the coin cell battery....................................................................................................................................... 31

Installing the coin cell battery.........................................................................................................................................32

Removing the speakers...................................................................................................................................................32

Installing the speakers..................................................................................................................................................... 33

Removing the system board...........................................................................................................................................33

Installing the system board.............................................................................................................................................34

Removing the palmrest...................................................................................................................................................35

Installing the palmrest..................................................................................................................................................... 35

3 System setup options.................................................................................................................................. 37

Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................37

Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................38

System Setup overview..................................................................................................................................................38

Accessing System Setup................................................................................................................................................ 38

General screen options................................................................................................................................................... 38

System Configuration screen options...........................................................................................................................39

Video screen options........................................................................................................................................................41

Security screen options...................................................................................................................................................42

Secure Boot screen options........................................................................................................................................... 43

Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options.........................................................................................................44

Performance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 44

Power Management screen options............................................................................................................................. 45

POST Behavior screen options......................................................................................................................................46

Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................47

Wireless screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 48

Maintenance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 48

System Log screen options............................................................................................................................................ 48

Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................49

System and setup password.......................................................................................................................................... 49

Assigning a system password and setup password.............................................................................................. 49

Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password...................................................................... 50

4 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................... 51

System specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 51

Processor specifications................................................................................................................................................. 52

Memory specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 52

Storage specifications.....................................................................................................................................................52

Audio specifications.........................................................................................................................................................52

4Contents

Video specifications.........................................................................................................................................................53

Camera specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 53

Communication specifications....................................................................................................................................... 53

Port and connector specifications.................................................................................................................................54

Contactless smart card specifications..........................................................................................................................54

Display specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 54

Keyboard specifications..................................................................................................................................................55

Touchpad specifications................................................................................................................................................. 55

Battery specifications......................................................................................................................................................56

AC Adapter specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 56

Physical specifications.....................................................................................................................................................57

Environmental specifications..........................................................................................................................................57

5 Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................................58

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics..................................................................................58

Device status lights......................................................................................................................................................... 59

Battery status lights........................................................................................................................................................ 60

6 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ 61

Contents 5

Working on your computer

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.

Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:

• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the

computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional

safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple

repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.

Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an

unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its

edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have

connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the

cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a

cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Before working inside your computer

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1 Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

3 Turn off your computer, see Turning off your computer.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from

the network device.

4 Disconnect all the network cables from the computer.

5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlets.

6 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.

7 Remove the cover.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,

such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to

dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

6 Working on your computer

Turning off your computer

After working inside your computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your

computer.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use

batteries designed for other Dell computers.

1 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.

2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

3 Replace the battery.

4 Replace the base cover.

5 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

6 Turn on your computer.

Working on your computer 7

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

Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM)

card

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole to remove the SIM card tray [1].

3 Place the SIM card on the SIM card tray [2].

4 Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.

Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM)

card

CAUTION: Removing the SIM card when the computer is on may cause data loss or damage the card. Ensure your computer is

turned off 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 Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.

3 Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.

8 Removing and installing components

Removing the base cover

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 To remove the base cover:

a Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].

b Lift the base cover from the edge and remove it from the computer [2, 3].

NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to lift the base cover from the edges.

Installing the base cover

1 Align the base cover with the screw holders on the computer.

2 Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.

3 Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.

4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the battery

NOTE: If your computer supports the 6-cell battery, it will not support a hard drive.

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 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].

c Lift the battery away from the computer [3].

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4 Disconnect the cable from the battery.

NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 6-cell battery

5 Unroute the cable from the routing channel [1] and remove the cable from the battery [2].

NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery.

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Installing the battery

NOTE: If your computer supports a 6-cell battery, it will not support a hard drive.

1 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.

2 Route the battery cable through the routing channel on the battery.

NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery.

3 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.

4 Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer.

5 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.

6 Install the base cover.

7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the hard drive assembly

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

3 To remove the hard drive assembly:

a Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board [1] .

b Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer [2].

c Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer [3].

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Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly

3 Pull the hard drive cable to remove it from the connector.

4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive [1] and lift the hard drive from the hard drive bracket [2].

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Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket

1 Align the screw holders on the hard drive with the screws on the hard drive bracket.

2 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.

3 Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.

4 Install the:

ahard drive assembly

bbattery

cbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Installing the hard drive assembly

1 Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the computer.

3 Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the hard drive and on the system board.

4 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

5 Follow the procedures in After working inside your system.

Installing the optional M.2 SSD

1 Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.

2 Tighten the screw to secure the SSD to the computer.

3 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Removing the optional M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

3 To remove the SSD:

a Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the computer [1].

b Slide and lift the SSD from the computer [2].

Installing the optional PCIe SSD

1 Insert the SSD clip into the slot on the computer.

2 Tighten the screw to secure the SSD clip to the computer.

3 Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.

4 Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.

5 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the optional 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 Remove the screws that secure the SSD bracket to the SSD [1].

b Remove the SSD bracket [2].

c Remove the SSD from the computer [3].

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Removing the memory module

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

3 Pull the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].

4 Remove the memory module from the system board [2].

Installing the memory module

1 Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory module.

2 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

3 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

Removing the WLAN card

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

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3 To remove the WLAN card:

a Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the WLAN card [1].

b Remove the metal bracket [2].

c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].

d Unroute the WLAN cables from the routing channel.

e Remove the WLAN card from the computer [4].

Installing the WLAN card

1 Insert the WLAN card into the slot on the computer.

2 Route the WLAN cables through the routing channel.

3 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN Card.

4 Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer.

5 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the 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 screw that secures the WWAN card [1].

b Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors on the WWAN card [2].

c Unroute the WWAN cables from the routing channel.

d Remove the WWAN card from the computer [3].

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Installing the WWAN card

1 Insert the WWAN card into the slot on the computer.

2 Route the WWAN cables through the routing channel.

3 Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.

4 Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer

5 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the 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 Remove the screws to release the metal bracket on the power connector port [1].

b Lift the metal bracket from the computer [2].

c Disconnect the power connector port cable from the computer [3].

d Remove the power connector port from the computer [4].

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Installing the power connector port

1 Insert the power connector port into the slot on the computer.

2 Place the metal bracket on the power connector port.

3 Tighten the screw to secure the power connector port to the computer.

4 Route the power connector port cable through the routing channels.

5 Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.

6 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the keyboard

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

3 To remove the keyboard trim:

a Disconnect the keyboard cables from the connectors on the system board [1, 2].

b Using a plastic scribe, lift the keyboard trim from the edges to release it from the keyboard [3, 4, 5].

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4 To remove the keyboard:

a Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer [1].

b Lift the keyboard and slide it to remove it from computer [2, 3].

Installing the keyboard

1 Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the computer.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer.

3 Align the keyboard trim with the tabs on the computer and press it until it clicks into place

4 Connect the keyboard cables to the connectors on the system board.

NOTE: If you have removed the dock frame, then install the dock frame and then connect the keyboard cables.

5 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the display assembly

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cWLAN

dWWAN

3 To remove the display hinge brackets:

a Remove the screw that secures the display hinge bracket to the computer [1].

b Remove the display hinge bracket from the computer [2].

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4 To disconnect display cable:

a Unroute the WLAN and WWAN cables from the dock frame [1].

b Remove the screw that secures the eDP cable bracket to the computer [2].

c Remove the eDP cable bracket to access the display cable [3].

d Disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [4].

5 To disconnect the display assembly:

a Unroute the display cable from the dock frame [1].

b Remove the screws that secure the display assembly [2]

c Release the antenna cables and display cable from the routing channel [3].

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6 To remove the display assembly:

a Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1].

b Open the display [2] and lift the display assembly to remove it from the computer [3].

Installing the display assembly

1 Place the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the computer.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer.

3 Route the display cable through the routing channel and route the antenna cables by pushing it through the hole.

4 Connect the antenna cables and display cable to the connectors.

5 Place the display cable bracket over the connector and tighten the screw to secure the display cable to the computer.

6 Place the display hinge bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer.

7 Install the:

aWLAN

bWWAN

cbattery

dbase cover

8 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the display bezel

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cdisplay assembly

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3 Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs on the edges to release the display bezel from the display assembly [1, 2].

4 Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.

Installing the display bezel

1 Place the display bezel on the display assembly.

2 Press the edges of the display bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.

3 Install the:

adisplay assembly

bbattery

cbase cover

4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the display panel

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cdisplay assembly

ddisplay bezel

3 To remove the display panel:

a Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1].

b Lift the display panel and flip the display panel to access the eDP cable [2].

c Peel the adhesive tape [3] to access the eDP cable.

d Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector [4, 5, 6].

e Lift the display panel from the computer.

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Installing the display panel

1 Connect the eDP cable to the connector and fix the adhesive tape.

2 Align the display panel with the screw holders on the display assembly.

3 Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.

4 Install the:

adisplay assembly

bdisplay bezel

cbattery

dbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the camera

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cWLAN card

dWWAN card

edisplay assembly

fdisplay bezel

3 To remove the camera:

a Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display assembly [1].

b Lift the camera away from the display assembly [2].

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Installing the camera

1 Place the camera on the display assembly.

2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly

3 Install the:

adisplay bezel

bdisplay assembly

cWWAN

dWLAN

ebattery

fbase cover

4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the dock frame

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dWLAN card

eWWAN card

3 To remove the dock frame connectors:

a Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1].

b Remove the screw and lift the SSD plate from the computer [2, 3].

NOTE: Step 3b is required only if the PCIe SSD card is removed.

c Disconnect the keyboard cables [4, 5].

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4 To remove the eDP cable:

a Unroute the WWAN and WLAN cables from the doc frame [1].

b Remove the screw and lift the metal bracket [2, 3].

c Disconnect the eDP cable [4].

5 To remove the dock frame:

a Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1].

b Lift the dock frame from the computer [2].

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Installing the dock frame

1 Place the dock frame on the computer and tighten the screws.

2 Connect the eDP cable.

3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw.

4 Connect the keyboard cable.

5 Place the SSD plate and tighten the screw to secure it.

NOTE: Step 5 is required only if the PCIe SSD card is removed.

6 Tighten the screws to secure the dock frame to the computer.

7 Install the:

aWWAN card

bWLAN card

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dbattery

ebase cover

8 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the touchpad button

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cdock frame

3 To remove the touchpad button:

a Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad button cable from the connector [1] [2].

b Remove the screws that secure the touchpad button [3].

c Lift and remove the touchpad button away from the computer [4].

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Installing the touchpad button

1 Place the touchpad button into the slot on the system board.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the touchpad button to the system board.

3 Connect the touchpad button cable to the connector on the system board.

4 Install the:

adock frame

bbattery

cbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the optional SmartCard reader board

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dWLAN card

eWWAN card

fdock frame

3 To remove the SmartCard reader board:

a Disconnect the SmartCard reader board cable from the USH board [1, 2].

b Peel the cable to release from the adhesive.

c Remove the screws that secure the SmartCard reader board to the computer [3].

d Lift the SmartCard reader board from the computer [4].

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Installing the optional SmartCard reader board

1 Insert the SmartCard reader board into the slot on the computer.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the SmartCard reader board to the computer.

3 Connect the SmartCard reader cable to the connector on the USH board.

4 Install the:

adock frame

bWWAN card

cWLAN card

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

ebattery

fbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the optional finger print reader board

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dWLAN card

eWWAN card

fdock frame

3 To remove the finger print reader board:

a Remove the screw to release the metal bracket that secures the finger print reader board to the computer [1].

b Lift the metal bracket from the computer [2].

c Disconnect the finger print reader cable from the finger print reader board [3] [4].

d Lift the finger print reader board from the computer [5].

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Installing the optional finger print reader board

1 Insert the finger print reader board into the slot on the computer.

2 Connect the finger print reader cable to the finger print reader board.

3 Place the metal bracket on the finger print reader board and tighten the screw to secure the finger print reader board.

4 Install the:

ahard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

bdock frame

cWLAN card

dWWAN card

ebattery

fbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.

Removing the LED board

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dWLAN card

eWWAN card

fdock frame

3 To remove the LED board:

a Disconnect the LED board cable from the connector on the LED board [1, 2].

b Remove the screw that secures the LED board to the computer [3].

c Lift the LED board from the computer [4].

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Installing the LED board

1 Insert the LED board into the slot on the computer.

2 Tighten the screw that secures the LED board to the computer.

3 Connect the LED board cable to the connector on the LED board.

4 Install the:

adock frame

bWWAN card

cWLAN card

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

ebattery

fbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the heat sink assembly

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

chard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

dWLAN

eWWAN

fdock frame

3 To remove the heat sink:

a Disconnect the fan cable [1].

b Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7].

c Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [8].

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NOTE: The number of screws may vary depending upon the computer configuration.

Installing the heat sink assembly

1 Place the heat sink assembly on the system board and align it with the screw holders.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.

3 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.

4 Install the:

adock frame

bWWAN

cWLAN

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

ebattery

fbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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].

b Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive and remove it from the system board [2].

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Installing the coin cell battery

1 Place the coin cell battery into the slot on the system board.

2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.

3 Install the:

abattery

bbase cover

4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the speakers

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cmemory module

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

eWLAN

fWWAN

gdock frame

3 To remove the speaker:

a Disconnect the speaker cable [1].

b Disconnect the LED board cable from the LED board.

NOTE: This step is only applicable only if the speaker cable is routed under the LED board cable.

c Unroute the cables from the retention clips on the computer [2].

d Lift the speaker from the computer [3].

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Installing the speakers

1 Place the speakers into the slots on the computer.

2 Route the speaker cable through the retention clips through the routing channel.

3 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.

4 Install the:

adock frame

bWLAN

cWWAN

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

ebattery

fbase cover

5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the system board

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

abase cover

bbattery

cmemory module

dhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

eWLAN card

fWWAN card

gkeyboard

hdock frame

ipower connector port

3 Disconnect the speaker cables [1], touch pad and system board cables [2, 3] from the system board.

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4 To remove the system board:

a Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis [1].

b Slide the system board to disengage the connectors from the slots on the back of the computer.

c Lift the system board from the computer [2].

Installing the system board

1 Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.

2 Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

3 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system and route the cable through the routing channels.

4 Connect the power connector and coin cell battery cables to the connectors on the system board:

5 Install the:

apower connector port

bdock frame

cWLAN

dheat sink assembly

eWWAN

fhard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

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gkeyboard

hmemory module

ibattery

jbase cover

kSIM card

6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the palmrest

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2 Remove the:

aSIM card

bbase cover

cbattery

dmemory

ehard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

fkeyboard

gWLAN

hWWAN

idock frame

jheat sink assembly

kpower connector port

lsystem board

3 The palmrest is the remaining component, after removing all the components.

Installing the palmrest

1 Align the palmrest on the computer.

2 Install the:

asystem board

bpower connector port

cdock frame

dWLAN

eheat sink assembly

fWWAN

ghard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD

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hkeyboard

imemory module

jbattery

kbase cover

lSIM card

3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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System setup options

NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

Topics:

• Boot Sequence

• Navigation keys

• System Setup overview

• Accessing System Setup

• General screen options

• System Configuration screen options

• Video screen options

• Security screen options

• Secure Boot screen options

• Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options

• Performance screen options

• Power Management screen options

• POST Behavior screen options

• Virtualization support screen options

• Wireless screen options

• Maintenance screen options

• System Log screen options

• Updating the BIOS

• System and setup password

Boot Sequence

Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example:

optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:

• Access System Setup by pressing F2 key

• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key

The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:

• Removable Drive (if available)

• STXXXX Drive

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

• Optical Drive

• Diagnostics

NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

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Navigation keys

NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the

system.

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

Esc Moves to the previous page 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.

F1 Displays the System Setup help file.

System Setup overview

System Setup allows you to:

• Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.

• Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.

• Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.

Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future reference.

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can cause

your computer to work incorrectly.

Accessing System Setup

1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2 After the white Dell logo appears, press F2 immediately.

The System Setup page is displayed.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or

restart your computer and try again.

NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup.

General screen options

This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

Option Description

System Information • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,

Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.

• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode,

Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size.

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Option Description

• 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 Primary Hard Drive, SATA-0, M.2PCIe SSD-0, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC

Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio

Controller, WiFi Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.

Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.

Boot Sequence Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating

system. The options are:

• Windows Boot Manager

• UEFI: Hard drive details

Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option:

• Legacy

• UEFI (enabled by default)

Advanced Boot

Options

This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is disabled.

Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.

System Configuration screen options

Option Description

Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled

• Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.

Parallel Port Allows you to configure 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 configure the integrated serial port. The options are:

• Disabled

• COM1: This option is enabled by default.

• COM2

• COM3

• COM4

SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:

• Disabled

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Option Description

• AHCI

• RAID On: This option is enabled by default.

Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:

• SATA-0

• SATA-1

• SATA-2

• M.2 PCIe SSD-0

SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This

technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is

disabled by default.

• Enable SMART Reporting

USB/Thunderbolt

Configuration This is an optional feature.

This field configures 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, floppy).

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: This option is enabled by default.

• Enable External USB Port: This option is enabled by default.

• Enable Thunderbolt Port: This option is enabled by default.

• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support. This is an optional feature.

• Always Allows Dell Docks. This is an optional feature.

• Enables Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) Pre-boot

NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.

USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices

using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.

Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The

options are:

• Enable Microphone: This option is enabled by default.

• Enable Internal Speaker: This option is enabled by default.

Keyboard

Illumination

This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level

can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:

• Disabled

• Dim

• Bright: This option is enabled by default.

Keyboard Backlight

with AC

The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard

Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is

enabled.

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Option Description

Keyboard Backlight

Timeout on AC

This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when AC adapter is plugged into the system.

The options are:

• 5 seconds: This option is enabled by default.

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minute

• 15 minute

• Never

Keyboard Backlight

Timeout on Battery

This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when system is running only on battery power.

• 5 seconds: This option is enabled by default.

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minute

• 15 minute

• Never

Touchscreen This option controls to enabled or disabled the touchscreen.

NOTE: Touchscreen option is available only if the computer is a touch version.

Unobtrusive Mode This option, when enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns off 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: This option is enabled by default.

• SD Card Read Only

• Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection: This option is enabled by default.

• Enable Media Card

• Disable Media Card

NOTE: All devices are enabled by default.

Video screen options

Option Description

LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).

NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system.

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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 effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

Mini Card SSD

Password

Allows you to set, change or delete the Mini Card SSD Password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.

Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.

NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one

uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.

Password

Configuration

Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.

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.

UEFI Capsule

Firmware Update

This option controls whether the system allows the BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. This

option is disabled by default.

TPM

1.2

Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:

• TPM On (enabled by default)

• Clear

• PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands

• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands

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Option Description

• Disabled

• Enabled

Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:

• Deactivate

• Disable

• Activate

NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further

changes will be allowed

Default setting: Deactivate

CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.

Enable CPU XD Support (default)

OROM Keyboard

Access

Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The

options are:

• Enable

• One Time Enable

• Disable

Default setting: Enable

Admin Setup

Lockout

Allows you to prevent users from entering the setup when an Administrator password is set.

Default Setting: Enable Admin Setup Lockout is not selected.

Secure Boot screen options

Option Description

Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Enabled.

Expert Key

Management

Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom

Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:

• PK

• KEK

• db

• dbx

If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:

•Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file

•Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file

•Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file

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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 will be erased and the keys will restore to

default settings.

Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options

Option Description

Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the

context of the main OS. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Disabled

Enclave Memory

Size

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Performance screen options

Option Description

Multi Core Support This field specifies 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.

Hyper-Thread

Control

Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Enabled.

Power Management screen options

Option Description

AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.

Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.

Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:

• Disabled

• Every Day

• Weekdays

• Select Days

Default setting: Disabled

USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.

NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power

adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to

conserve battery power.

• Enable USB Wake Support

Default setting: The option is disabled.

Wireless Radio

Control

Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without

depending on the physical connection.

• Control WLAN Radio

• Control WWAN Radio

Default setting: The option is disabled.

Wake on LAN/

WLAN

Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a

LAN signal.

• Disabled

• LAN Only

• WLAN Only

• LAN or WLAN

Default setting: Disabled

Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.

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Option Description

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.

Dock Support on

Battery

This option allows you to use the docking station when AC power is absent but only when the battery is above a

certain charge percentage. The percentage may change per battery and per platform.

• Dock Support on Battery

Default setting: Disabled

Advanced Battery

Charge

Configuration

This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard

charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non-work hours to improve the battery health.

Disabled

Default setting: Disabled

Primary Battery

Charge

Configuration

Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:

• Adaptive

• Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.

• ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology.

This option is enabled by default.

• Primarily AC use

• Custom

If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the

Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.

POST Behavior screen options

Option Description

Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.

Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings

Keypad

(Embedded)

Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.

• Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default.

• By Numlock

NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.

Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define 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.

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Option Description

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)

Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard

and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these

keys. The available options are:

• Fn Lock. This option is selected by default.

• Lock Mode Disable/Standard

• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary

MEBx Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.

Default Setting: Enable MEBx Hotkey

Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:

• Minimal

• Thorough (default)

• Auto

Extended BIOS

POST Time

Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are:

• 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default.

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

Virtualization support screen options

Option Description

Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.

Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default).

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided

by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.

Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.

Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware

capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and Virtualization

technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.

Trusted Execution - disabled by default.

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Wireless screen options

Option Description

Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:

• WWAN

• GPS (on WWAN Module)

• WLAN/WiGig

• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or

disabled independently.

Wireless Device

Enable

Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.

• WWAN/GPS

• WLAN/WiGig

• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

Maintenance screen options

Option Description

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.

BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.

Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of devices

affected:

• Internal HDD

• Internal SDD

• Internal mSATA

• Internal eMMC

WARNING: Selecting this option results in permanent data loss and this action cannot be reversed.

BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary

hard drive or an external USB key.

• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)

System Log screen options

Option Description

BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.

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Option Description

Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure

that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet

1 Restart the computer.

2 Go to Dell.com/support.

3 Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.

4 If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.

5 Choose the Product Type from the list.

6 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.

The Drivers and Downloads page opens.

8 On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.

9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the

instructions on the screen.

10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.

The File Download window appears.

11 Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

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 first 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 disabled.

Assigning a system password and setup password

You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are deleted and you need not

provide the system password to log on to the computer.

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To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.

1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.

The Security screen is displayed.

2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.

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 Confirm new password field 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, confirm 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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Technical specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in:

• Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About.

• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, from the charms sidebar, click or tap Settings > Change PC settings. In the PC Settings window,

select PC and devices > PC Info.

• Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.

Topics:

• System specifications

• Processor specifications

• Memory specifications

• Storage specifications

• Audio specifications

• Video specifications

• Camera specifications

• Communication specifications

• Port and connector specifications

• Contactless smart card specifications

• Display specifications

• Keyboard specifications

• Touchpad specifications

• Battery specifications

• AC Adapter specifications

• Physical specifications

• Environmental specifications

System specifications

Feature Specification

Chipset Intel 6th Generation processors

DRAM bus width 64-bit

Flash EPROM SPI 128 Mbits

PCIe bus 100 MHz

External Bus

Frequency

PCIe Gen3 (8 GT/s)

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Processor specifications

Feature Specification

Types Intel Core i5 series or i7 series or Intel Xeon

L3 cache

i5 series • non Vpro — 6 MB

• vPro — 8 MB

i7 series • vPro — 8 MB

Intel Xeon 8 MB

Memory specifications

Feature Specification

Memory connector Two SODIMM slots

Memory capacity 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB

Memory type DDR4 SDRAM

Speed 2133 MHz

Minimum memory 4 GB

Maximum memory 32 GB

NOTE: Intel Xeon processor supports Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory.

Storage specifications

Feature Specification

HDD 2.5 inches Up to 1 TB

SSD 2.5 inches Up to 360 GB

SSD M.2 SATA Up to 512 GB

SSD M.2 PCIe Up to 1 TB

Audio specifications

Feature Specification

Types High-definition audio

Controller Realtek ALC3235

Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 7.1 compressed and uncompressed audio

Internal interface High-definition audio codec

External interface Stereo headset/mic combo

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Feature Specification

Speakers Two

Internal speaker

amplifier

2 W (RMS) per channel

Volume controls Hot keys

Video specifications

Feature Specification

Type Integrated on system board, hardware accelerated

UMA controller • Intel HD Graphics 530

• AMD Radeon R7M370

Data bus Integrated video

External display

support • 19-pin HDMI connector

• 15-pin VGA connector

Camera specifications

Feature Specification

Camera resolution 0.92 megapixels

HD Panel Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

FHD Panel

Resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

HD Panel Video

Resolution

(maximum)

1366 x 768 pixels

FHD Panel Video

Resolution

(maximum)

1920 x 1080 pixels

Diagonal viewing

angle

74°

Communication specifications

Features Specification

Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45)

Wireless Internal wireless local area network (WLAN), wireless wide area network (WWAN), wireless gigabit (WiGig).

NOTE: WWAN and WiGig is optional.

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Port and connector specifications

Feature Specification

Audio Stereo headset/mic combo

Video • One 19-pin HDMI connector

• 15 pin VGA connector

Network adapter One RJ-45 connector

USB • Two USB 3.0 ports

• One USB 3.0 with PowerShare

Memory card reader Up to SD4.0

Micro SIM (uSIM)

card

One external (optional)

Docking port Docking has two options:

• One e-docking port

• Optional Thunderbolt 3 cable docking port

Contactless smart card specifications

Feature Specification

Supported Smart

Cards/Technologies

BTO with USH

Display specifications

Feature Specification

Type • Non-touch FHD anti-glare

• HD anti-glare

Height 360 mm (14.17 inches)

Width 224.3 mm (8.83 inches)

Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)

Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm

Non-touch FHD

anti-glare:

Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080

Maximum brightness 300 nits

Refresh rate 60 Hz

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Feature Specification

Maximum viewing

angles (horizontal)

80/80

Maximum viewing

angles (vertical)

80/80

Pixel pitch 0.179 mm (0.007 inches)

Touch FHD anti-

glare:

Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080

Maximum brightness 300 nits

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Maximum viewing

angles (horizontal)

80/80

Maximum viewing

angles (vertical)

80/80

Pixel pitch 0.179 mm (0.007 inches)

HD anti-glare:

Maximum resolution 1366 x 768

Maximum brightness 200 nits

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Maximum viewing

angles (horizontal)

40/40

Maximum viewing

angles (vertical)

+10/-30

Pixel pitch 0.252 mm (0.01 inches)

Keyboard specifications

Feature Specification

Number of keys • United States: 103 keys

• United Kingdom: 104 keys

• Japan: 107 keys

• Brazil: 106 keys

Touchpad specifications

Feature Specification

Active Area:

X-axis 99.50 mm

Y-axis 53.00 mm

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Battery specifications

Feature Specification

Type • 62 Whr (4–cell)

• 84 Whr (6–cell)

62 Whr (4–cell):

Depth 233.00 mm (9.17 inches)

Height 7.05 mm (0.27 inch)

Width 94.80 mm (3.73 inches)

Weight 325 g (0.72 lb)

Voltage 7.6 V DC

84 Whr (6–cell):

Depth 332.00 mm (13.07 inches)

Height 7.7 mm (0.303 inches)

Width 92.6 mm (3.65 inches)

Weight 430.00 g (0.95 lb)

Voltage 11.4 V DC

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)

• Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F)

Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

AC Adapter specifications

Feature Specification

Type 130 W

Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC

Input current

(maximum)

1.5 A

Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Output current 3.34 A

Rated output

voltage

19.5 +/– 1.0 V DC

Temperature range

(Operating)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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Feature Specification

Temperature range

(Non-Operating)

–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

Physical specifications

Feature Specification

Front height • Non touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch)

• Touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch)

Back height • Non touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch)

• Touch — 26.10 mm (1.03 inch)

Width 377.10 mm (14.85 inches)

Depth 252.60 mm (9.94 inches)

Weight • Non touch — 4.92 lb (2.23 kg)

• Touch — 5.44 lb (2.47 kg)

Environmental specifications

Temperature Specifications

Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

Relative humidity

(maximum) Specifications

Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing)

Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing)

Altitude

(maximum) Specifications

Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)

Non-operating 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)

Airborne

contaminant level

G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985

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Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of

running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix

the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

Topics:

• Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics

• Device status lights

• Battery status lights

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)

diagnostics

The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the

BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device

groups allowing you to:

• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

• Repeat tests

• Display or save test results

• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)

• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully

• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid

results or error messages.

NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal

when the diagnostic tests are performed.

You can launch the ePSA diagnostics in two ways:

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 displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts

running the tests on all the detected devices.

4 If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.

5 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests

6 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.

Note the error code and contact Dell.

1 Shutdown the computer.

2 Press and hold the fn key, while pressing the power button, and then release both.

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The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts

running the tests on all the detected devices.

3 On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.

The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts

running the tests on all the detected devices.

4 If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.

5 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests

6 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.

Note the error code and contact Dell.

Device status lights

Table 1. Device status lights

Icon Name Description

Power

status light

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

Hard drive

status light

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

Battery

charge

indicator

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They display the storage, battery and wireless

devices connectivity and activity. Apart from that they can be useful as a diagnostic tool when there's a possible failure to the system.

NOTE: The position of the power status light may vary depending on the system.

The following table lists how to read the LED codes when possible errors occur.

Table 2. Battery charge LED indicator

Amber blinking pattern Problem description Suggested resolution

2,1 CPU CPU failure

2,2 System board: BIOS ROM System board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error

2,3 Memory No memory/RAM detected

2,4 Memory Memory/RAM failure

2,5 Memory Invalid memory installed

2,6 System board: Chipset System board/Chipset error

2,7 LCD Replace the system board

3,1 RTC Power Failure CMOS battery failure

3,2 PCI/Video PCI or video card/chip failure

3,3 BIOS Recovery 1 Recovery image not found

3,4 BIOS Recovery 2 Recovery image found but invalid

The blinking patterns will consist of 2 set of numbers being represented by (First Group: Amber blinks, Second Group: White blinks)

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NOTE:

1 First Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times followed by a brief pause with LED off at the interval of 1.5 seconds.(This is in Amber

color)

2 Second Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times, that would be then followed by a longer pause before the next cycle starts again at

the interval of 1.5 seconds.(This is in White color)

For Example: No Memory detected (2,3), Battery LED blinks two times of amber color followed by a pause, and then blinks three times of

white color. The Battery LED will pause for 3 seconds before the next cycle repeat itself again.

Battery status lights

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:

Alternately blinking

amber light and

white light

An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.

Alternately blinking

amber light with

steady white light

Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.

Constantly blinking

amber light

Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.

Light off Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.

White light on Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.

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Contacting Dell

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,

bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services

may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1 Go to Dell.com/support.

2 Select your support category.

3 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.

4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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