DELL VOSTRO 3590 User Manual

Dell Vostro 3590 (With optical drive)  
Setup and specifications guide  
Regulatory Model: P75F  
Regulatory Type: P75F010  
Contents  
Contents  
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Set up your computer  
Steps  
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.  
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.  
2. Finish Windows system setup.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:  
Connect to a network for Windows updates.  
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when  
prompted.  
If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.  
On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.  
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended  
Table 1. Locate Dell apps  
Dell apps  
Details  
Dell Product Registration  
Register your computer with Dell.  
Dell Help & Support  
Access help and support for your computer.  
SupportAssist  
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and  
software.  
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the  
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.  
Dell Update  
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device  
drivers as they become available.  
Dell Digital Delivery  
Download software applications including software that is  
purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.  
4. Create recovery drive for Windows.  
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.  
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.  
Set up your computer  
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows  
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum  
capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.  
Prerequisites  
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.  
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site  
for latest instructions.  
Steps  
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.  
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.  
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.  
The User Account Control window is displayed.  
4. Click Yes to continue.  
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.  
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.  
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.  
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.  
7. Click Create.  
8. Click Finish.  
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's  
Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.  
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows  
 
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Chassis  
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.  
Topics:  
Display view  
1. Camera  
2. Camera-status light  
3. Microphone  
4. Display  
Chassis  
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Left view  
1. Power adapter port  
2. Battery status light  
3. HDMI port  
4. Network port  
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)  
6. Headset port  
Right view  
1. Micro SD card reader  
2. USB 2.0 port  
3. VGA port  
4. Optical disk drive  
5. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)  
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Palmrest view  
1. Power button with optional fingerprint reader  
2. Keyboard  
3. Touchpad  
Chassis  
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Bottom view  
1. Speakers  
2. Base cover  
3. Service Tag label  
4. Air vent  
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Keyboard shortcuts  
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts  
remain the same across all language configurations.  
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts  
Keys  
Description  
Fn + Esc  
Toggle Fn-key lock  
Fn + F1  
Mute audio  
Fn + F2  
Fn + F3  
Fn + F4  
Fn + F5  
Fn + F6  
Fn + F8  
Fn + F9  
Fn + F11  
Fn + F12  
Fn + PrtScr  
Fn + Ctrl  
Decrease volume  
Increase volume  
Play previous  
Play / Pause  
Play next  
Switch to external display  
Search  
Decrease brightness  
Increase brightness  
Turn on/off wireless  
Open application menu  
Keyboard shortcuts  
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System specifications  
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your  
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows  
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.  
Topics:  
System information  
Table 3. System information  
Feature  
Specifications  
Integrated in the processor  
Chipset  
128-bit  
DRAM bus width  
FLASH EPROM  
PCIe bus  
SPI 16 MB and 8 MB  
Gen 3.0  
Processor  
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary  
by region/country.  
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Table 4. Processor specifications  
Type  
UMA Graphics  
10th Generation Intel Core i3 processor (2 cores/4 MB/4T/4.1 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics  
10th Generation Intel Core i5 processor (4 cores/6 MB/8T/4.2 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics  
10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor (4 cores/8 MB/8T/4.9 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics  
Memory  
Table 5. Memory specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
4 GB  
Minimum memory configuration  
16 GB  
Maximum memory configuration  
Number of slots  
2x SODIMM  
Memory options  
4 GB - 1 x 4 GB  
8 GB - 2 x 4 GB (optional)  
8 GB - 1 x 8 GB (optional)  
12 GB - 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB (optional)  
16 GB - 2 x 8 GB (optional)  
16 GB - 1 x 16 GB (optional)  
DDR4  
Type  
Speed  
2666 MHz  
Storage  
Table 6. Storage specifications  
Type  
Form factor  
Interface  
Capacity  
Solid-State Drive  
M.2  
M.2 SSD  
Class 20: 128 GB  
Class 35: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512  
GB  
HDD  
2.5 inches  
SATA  
Upto 2 TB 5400 RPM  
Upto 1 TB 7200 RPM  
Intel Optane  
Dual drives  
M.2  
PCIe  
16 GB  
2.5 inches HDD + M.2  
SATA + M.2 SSD  
Yes, it is available  
Audio  
Table 7. Audio specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Controller  
Type  
Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro  
Two-channel high-definition audio  
System specifications  
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Feature  
Specifications  
Speakers  
Two (Directional speakers)  
Interface  
Universal audio jack  
High-quality speakers  
Noise reducing single microphone  
Stereo headset/mic combo  
Internal speaker amplifier  
2 W (RMS) per channel  
System board connectors  
Table 8. System board connectors  
Feature  
Specifications  
M.2 Connectors  
Two (2280 Key-M and 2230 Key-E)  
Serial ATA (SATA) connector  
One Gen 3 supports 7 mm SATA  
Media card-reader  
Table 9. Media card-reader specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Type  
One Micro SD card slot  
Supported cards  
Micro SD  
Micro SDHC  
Micro SDXC  
Video card  
Table 10. Video card specifications  
Controller  
Type  
CPU Dependency  
Graphics Capacity  
memory  
type  
External display Maximum  
support  
resolution  
Intel UHD  
Graphics  
UMA  
10th Generation Intel  
Core i3 processor  
10th Generation Intel  
Core i5 processor  
10thth Generation Intel  
Core i7 processor  
Integrated Shared system HDMI 1.4b  
memory  
4096 x 2304  
GDDR5  
2 GB  
AMD Radeon610 Discrete  
NA  
No  
1920 x 1080  
Camera  
Table 11. Camera specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Resolution  
Still image: 0.92 megapixels (HD)  
Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps  
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Feature  
Specifications  
Camera - 78.6°  
Diagonal viewing angle  
Number of cameras  
Type  
One  
HD fixed focus  
Sensor type  
CMOS sensor technology  
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps  
0.92 megapixels (HD)  
Video Max resolution  
Still image max resolution  
Wireless  
Table 12. Wireless specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Type  
DW1707 (QCA9565)  
DW1810 (QCA9377)  
DW1820 (QCA61x4A)  
Intel 9560  
Intel 9462AC  
867 Mbps  
Maximum transfer rate  
Frequency bands  
Encryption  
2.4 GHz/5 GHz  
64-bit/128-bit WEP  
AES-CCMP  
TKIP  
Ports and connectors  
Table 13. Ports and connectors  
Features  
Specifications  
Memory card reader  
USB  
Micro SD 3.0 memory card reader  
One USB 2.0 port  
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port  
Security  
Audio  
Noble wedge security slot  
Universal audio jack  
Noise reduction single microphone  
Video  
HDMI 1.4b (UMA and discrete)  
VGA port  
Network adapter  
One RJ-45 connector  
System specifications  
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Display  
Table 14. Display specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Type  
15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) TN, Anti-glare, Ultra slim  
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) TN, Anti-glare (Optional)  
360 mm (14.17 inch)  
224.3 mm (8.83 inch)  
396.24 mm (15.6 inch)  
Height (Active area)  
Width (Active area)  
Diagonal  
Luminance/Brightness (typical)  
Refresh rate  
220 nits typ  
60 Hz  
+/- 40 degrees  
Horizontal viewing angle (min)  
Vertical viewing angle (min)  
+10/- 30 degrees  
Keyboard  
Table 15. Keyboard specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Number of keys  
101 (US)  
102 (UK)  
104 (Brazil)  
105 (Japan)  
Size  
Full sized  
X= 19.05 mm key pitch  
Y= 18.05 mm key pitch  
Layout  
QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji  
Touchpad  
Table 16. Touchpad specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Resolution  
Dimensions  
3215x2429  
Width: 4.13 inch (105 mm)  
Height: 3.14 inch (80 mm)  
Multi-touch  
Supports four fingers  
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Fingerprint reader—optional  
Table 17. Fingerprint reader specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Sensor technology  
Capacitive  
Sensor resolution  
Sensor area  
500 DPI  
5.5 mm x 4.4 mm (0.22 inches x 0.17 inches)  
108 x 88  
Sensor pixel size  
Operating system  
Table 18. Operating system  
Feature  
Specifications  
Operating systems supported  
Windows 10 Home (64 bit)  
Windows 10 Professional (64 bit)  
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit  
Battery  
Table 19. Battery specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Type  
3-cell Primatic/Polymer battery 33 WHr  
3-cell Primatic/Polymer battery 42 WHr  
Dimension  
Width  
Depth  
Height  
175.37 mm (6.9 in)  
90.73 mm (3.57 in)  
5.9 mm (0.24 in)  
0.2 kg (0.44 lb )  
Weight (maximum)  
Voltage  
11.4 VDC  
300 discharge / charge cycles  
Standard charge  
Life span  
0°C to 60°C: 4 hours  
Charging time when the computer is  
off (approximate)  
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-  
intensive conditions  
Operating time  
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)  
-20°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)  
CR 2032  
Temperature range: Operating  
Temperature range: Storage  
Coin-cell battery  
System specifications  
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Power adapter  
Table 20. Power adapter specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Type  
45 W (UMA)  
45 W Ruggedized  
65 W (Discrete)  
100 VAC - 240 VAC  
Input Voltage  
Input current (maximum)  
1.3 A for 45 W  
1.7 A for 65 W  
50 Hz to 60 Hz  
Input frequency  
Output current  
2.31 A for 45 W  
3.34 A for 65 W  
19.5 VDC  
Rated output voltage  
0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F)  
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)  
Temperature range (Operating)  
Temperature range (Non-Operating)  
Dimensions and weight  
Table 21. Dimensions and weight  
Feature  
Specifications  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
20.65 mm to 22.6 mm (0.813 inch to 0.89 inch)  
380 mm (14.96 inch)  
258 mm (10.15 inch)  
2.17 kg (4.78 lb)  
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the  
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability  
Computer environment  
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985  
Table 22. Computer environment  
Operating  
Storage  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)  
Temperature range  
10% to 90% (non-condensing)  
0% to 95% (non-condensing)  
NOTE: Maximum dew point  
temperature = 33°C  
Relative humidity (maximum)  
NOTE: Maximum dew point  
temperature = 26°C  
0.66 GRMS  
140 G †  
1.30 GRMS  
160 G‡  
Vibration (maximum)  
Shock (maximum)  
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Operating  
Storage  
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)  
0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)  
Altitude (maximum)  
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.  
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.  
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.  
Security  
Table 23. Security specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0  
Integrated on the system board  
Discrete TPM  
Integrated on the system board  
Windows Hello Support  
Cable cover  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Chassis intrusion switch  
Chassis lock slot and loop support  
Security Software  
Table 24. Security Software specifications  
Feature  
Specifications  
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise  
Dell Data Guardian  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Optional  
Dell Encryption (Enterprise or Personal)  
Dell Threat Defense  
RSA SecurID Access  
RSA NetWitness Endpoint  
MozyPro or MozyEnterprise  
VMware Airwatch/WorkspaceONE  
Absolute Data & Device Security  
System specifications  
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System setup  
System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:  
Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware  
View the system hardware configuration  
Enable or disable integrated devices  
Set performance and power management thresholds  
Manage your computer security  
Topics:  
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:  
UEFI Boot:  
Windows Boot Manager  
Other Options:  
BIOS Setup  
BIOS Flash Update  
Diagnostics  
Change Boot Mode Settings  
Navigation keys  
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you  
restart the system.  
Keys  
Navigation  
Up arrow  
Down arrow  
Enter  
Moves to the previous field.  
Moves to the next field.  
Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.  
Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.  
Moves to the next focus area.  
Spacebar  
Tab  
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.  
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System setup options  
NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.  
General options  
Table 25. General  
Option  
Description  
System Information  
Displays the following 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 Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A size, and DIMM B size  
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock  
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor  
L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.  
Device Information: Displays Primary HDD, ODD Device, M.2 SATA SSD, M.2 PCIe SSD-0,  
LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel type,  
Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.  
Battery Information  
Boot Sequence  
Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.  
Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from  
the devices specified in this list.  
Advanced Boot Options  
Allows you to select the Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default, no option  
is selected.  
Enable Legacy Option ROMs  
Enable Attempt Legacy Boot  
UEFI Boot Path Security  
This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password  
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu.  
Always, Except Internal HDD—Default  
Always  
Never  
Date/Time  
Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect  
immediately.  
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System information  
Table 26. System Configuration  
Option  
Description  
Integrated NIC  
Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller.  
Disabled = The internal LAN is off and not visible to the operating system.  
Enabled = The internal LAN is enabled.  
Enabled w/PXE = The internal LAN is enabled (with PXE boot) (selected by default)  
SATA Operation  
Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.  
Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden  
AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode  
RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default)  
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Option  
Description  
Drives  
Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:  
SATA-0 (enabled by default)  
SATA-1 (enabled by default)  
SATA-2 (enabled by default)  
M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)  
Smart Reporting  
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system  
startup. The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.  
USB Configuration  
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:  
Enable USB Boot Support  
Enable External USB Port  
All the options are enabled by default.  
Audio  
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected  
by default.  
Enable Microphone  
Enable Internal Speaker  
Both the options are selected by default.  
Miscellaneous Devices  
Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:  
Enable Camera (enabled by default)  
Video  
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  
Table 27. Security  
Option  
Description  
Admin Password  
System Password  
Strong Password  
Password Configuration  
Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.  
Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.  
This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.  
Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative  
password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.  
Password Bypass  
This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts  
during a system restart.  
Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This  
option is enabled by default.  
Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).  
NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords  
when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt  
for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.  
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Option  
Description  
Password Change  
This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are  
permitted when an administrator password is set.  
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.  
Non-Admin Setup Changes  
Determines whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an administrator password is  
set.  
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.  
This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as  
Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)  
TPM 2.0 Security  
Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating  
system.  
TPM On (default)  
Clear  
PPI Bypass for Enable Commands  
PPI Bypass for Disable Commands  
PPI Bypass for Clear Commands  
Attestation Enable (default)  
Key Storage Enable (default)  
SHA-256 (default)  
Choose any one option:  
Disabled  
Enabled (default)  
Computrace(R)  
This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service  
from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset  
management.  
Deactivate  
Disable  
Activate - This option is selected by default.  
OROM Keyboard Access  
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screen via  
hotkeys during boot.  
Enabled (default)  
Disabled  
One Time Enable  
Admin Setup Lockout  
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set  
by default.  
Master Password Lockout  
SMM Security Mitigation  
Allows you to disable master password support Hard Disk passwords need to be cleared before the  
settings can be changed. This option is not set by default.  
Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is  
not set by default.  
Secure boot  
Table 28. Secure Boot  
Option  
Description  
Secure Boot Enable  
Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature  
Secure Boot Enable  
This option is selected by default.  
System setup  
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Option  
Description  
Secure Boot Mode  
Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI  
driver signatures.  
Deployed Mode (default)  
Audit Mode  
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 (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 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  
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  
Table 29. Intel Software Guard Extensions  
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.  
Click one of the following options:  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Software controlled—Default  
Enclave Memory Size  
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size  
Click one of the following options:  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB—Default  
Performance  
Table 30. Performance  
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.  
All—Default  
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Option  
Description  
Intel SpeedStep  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of  
processor.  
Enable Intel SpeedStep  
This option is set by default.  
C-States Control  
Intel TurboBoost  
Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep  
states.  
C states  
This option is set by default.  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the  
processor.  
Enable Intel TurboBoost  
This option is set by default.  
Hyper-Thread Control  
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the  
processor.  
Disabled  
Enabled—Default  
Power management  
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.  
Enable Intel Speed  
Shift Technology  
Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology  
Default setting: Enabled  
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 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  
WLAN  
Default setting: 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.  
Enable peak shift—is disabled  
System setup  
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Option  
Description  
Set battery threshold (15% to 100%) - 15 % (enabled by default)  
Advanced Battery This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard  
Charge  
Configuration  
charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery health.  
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode- is disabled  
Primary Battery  
Charge  
Configuration  
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.  
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  
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  
Numlock Enable  
Fn Lock Options  
Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.  
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.  
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—enabled by default  
Lock Mode Disable/Standard—enabled by default  
Lock Mode Enable/Secondary  
Fastboot  
Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:  
Minimal—enabled by default  
Thorough  
Auto  
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  
Sign of Life  
Indication  
Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication—enabled by default  
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Virtualization support  
Option  
Description  
Virtualization  
This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities  
provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.  
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by 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 the  
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.  
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.  
Wireless  
Option  
Description  
Wireless Switch  
Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:  
WLAN  
Bluetooth  
All the options are enabled by default.  
NOTE: For WLAN 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.  
WLAN  
Bluetooth  
All the options are enabled by default.  
Maintenance screen  
Option  
Description  
Service Tag  
Asset Tag  
Displays the Service Tag of your computer.  
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. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by  
default.  
Data Wipe  
This field 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 affected:  
Internal SATA HDD/SSD  
Internal M.2 SATA SDD  
Internal M.2 PCIe SSD  
Internal eMMC  
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  
Always perform integrity check—disabled by default  
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System logs  
Option  
Description  
BIOS Events  
Thermal Events  
Power Events  
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.  
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.  
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.  
SupportAssist System Resolution  
Option  
Description  
Auto OS Recovery Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:  
Threshold  
Off  
1
2 (Enabled by default)  
3
SupportAssist OS Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)  
Recovery  
System and setup password  
Table 31. System and setup password  
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.  
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure 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: System and setup password feature is disabled.  
Assigning a system setup password  
Prerequisites  
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.  
About this task  
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.  
Steps  
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.  
The Security screen is displayed.  
2. Select System/Admin 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.  
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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 setup password  
Prerequisites  
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.  
About this task  
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.  
Steps  
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 prompted. If you delete  
the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.  
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 reboot.  
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Software  
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.  
Topics:  
Downloading drivers  
Steps  
1. Turn on the .  
2. Go to Dell.com/support.  
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.  
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.  
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.  
5. Select the operating system installed on your .  
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.  
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your .  
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.  
9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.  
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Getting help  
Topics:  
Contacting Dell  
Prerequisites  
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.  
About this task  
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:  
Steps  
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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