Dell Precision 7520 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P53F Regulatory Type: P53F002 April 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Working on your computer............................................................................................7 Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Turning off your — Windows...........................................................................................................................................
Solid State Drive ............................................................................................................................................................... 21 Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive -SSD module..............................................................................................21 Installing the M.2 SSD module................................................................................................................................. 22 Coin-cell battery.........
Display panel....................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Removing the display panel.......................................................................................................................................43 Installing the display panel........................................................................................................................................
Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................64 System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................65 General screen options........................................................................................................................................
1 Working on your computer Topics: • • • • Safety instructions Turning off your — Windows Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: ● You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
2. Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down. NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off. Before working inside your computer 1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer. 3.
2 Disassembly and reassembly Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Recommended tools SD card Battery cover Battery Hard drive Hard drive cable connector Keyboard lattice and Keyboard Base cover SIM card Memory modules WWAN card WLAN card Solid State Drive Coin-cell battery Power connector port Palm rest Speaker Input-Output board Heat sink Graphics card System board Fingerprint reader Touchpad Display assembly Power switch board ExpressCard Reader USB board Display bez
SD card Removing SD card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer. 3. Remove the SD card from the computer. Installing SD card 1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Battery cover Removing the battery cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. To remove the battery cover: a.
Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer turns on when the power button is pressed. ● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
2. Install the battery cover. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Hard drive Removing the hard drive 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. battery cover b. battery 3. To remove hard drive: a. Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer [1]. b. Lift the hard drive latch to release the hard drive [2]. c. Slide and lift the hard drive from the computer [3]. 4. Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive.
Installing the hard drive 1. Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 2. Insert the hard drive into its slot in the computer. 3. Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Install the: a. battery b. battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Hard drive cable connector Removing the hard drive cable connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d.
2. Insert and route the cable through the routing channel. 3. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screws to secure the hard drive cable connector to the computer. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. hard drive base cover battery battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Keyboard lattice and Keyboard Removing the keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. battery cover b. battery c. hard drive 3. To remove keyboard cable: a.
Installing the keyboard 1. Align the keyboard and route the cables back through to the bottom of the compartment. 2. Press and align the keyboard to its compartment. 3. Replace the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. 4. Slide the keyboard trim and align it to its position on the computer. Ensure that the keyboard trim clicks into its place 5. Connect the keyboard data cables to the touchpad board. NOTE: Ensure that you fold the keyboard data cable in perfect alignment. 6.
Installing the base cover 1. Slide the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.5X5.0 screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the: a. battery b. battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. SIM card Removing the SIM card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. battery cover b. battery c. base cover 3. To remove the SIM card press in on the card to release.
Installing the SIM card 1. Slide in the SIM Card into its compartment and press until its fully engaged with a click sound. NOTE: During installation or removal of the SIM card, always ensure all data is backed up properly. 2. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Memory modules Removing the primary memory module 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. battery cover b. battery c.
b. Lift the memory module and remove it from the computer. Installing the primary memory module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. NOTE: Installing one or three memory modules leads to system performance issues. 2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board. 3. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the secondary memory module 1.
Installing the secondary memory module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board. 3. Place the memory shield in its original position on the memory module and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. keyboard hard drive battery battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the WWAN card NOTE: Depending on the configuration you choose, you may or may not have WWAN card. 1. Slide the WWAN card to the WWAN card slot. 2. Replace the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 3. Route the antenna cables through the routing channels and connect them to the WWAN card. 4. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. WLAN card Removing the Wireless Local Area Network - WLAN card 1.
Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card in its slot on the computer. 2. Route the antenna cables through the routing channel and connect them to the WLAN card. 3. Align the shield and tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. 4. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 5. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. Solid State Drive Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive -SSD module 1.
Installing the M.2 SSD module 1. Place the SSD in its slot. 2. Replace the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the SSD to the computer. 3. Place the thermal plate on the SSD. 4. Replace the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the thermal plate to the computer. 5. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Coin-cell battery Removing the coin cell battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. battery cover b.
Installing the coin cell battery 1. Replace the coin cell battery in its slot on the computer. 2. Connect the coin cell battery cable to the comupter. NOTE: Ensure that the coin cell battery cable does not protrude outside its compartment. 3. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Power connector port Removing the power connector port 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a.
Installing the power connector port 1. Replace the power connector cable on the computer. 2. Route the cable through the routing channel 3. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screw to secure the power connector port to the computer. 4. Connect the power connector cable. 5. Install the: a. base cover b. battery c. battery cover 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Palm rest Removing the palmrest 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e.
4. To remove palmrest: a. Lift the tab and disconnect the fan cable [1] and system board cable [ 2]. b. Remove the 11 screws (M2.5x5.0, M2.0x3.0) that secure the palmrest to the computer [3]. c. By using plastic scribe release the tabs on the edges of the palmrest and remove the palmrest from the computer [4]. Installing the palmrest 1. Align the palmrest on the computer and press until it snaps in its place.
2. Replace the 11 screws M2.5x5.0, M2.0x3.0) that secure the palmrest to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a. system board cable b. fan cable 4. Flip the computer and tighten the 15 screws (M2.5x5.0, M2.0x8.0, M2.0x3.0) at the bottom of the computer. 5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Speaker Removing the speakers 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2.
Installing the speakers 1. Align the speakers along the slots on the computer. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing tabs on the computer. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Input-Output board Removing the left Input-Output -IO board 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d.
Installing the left IO board 1. Slide the I/O board into its slot on the computer. 2. Install the thunderbolt bracket. 3. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screws to secure the I/O board to the computer. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 5. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. Removing the right Input-Output - IO board 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
Installing the right IO board 1. Connect the I/O board connector cable and slide the I/O board into its slot on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screws to secure the I/O board to the computer. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the I/O board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover SD card 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the heat sink assembly 1.
a. Disconnect the fan cables from the computer [1, 2] . b. Loosen the captive M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the computer [3]. NOTE: Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board in the order stamped onto the heat sink next to the screws [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. c. Peel off the tape on the heat sink assembly. d. Lift and remove the heat sink assembly from the computer [4]. Installing the heat sink assembly 1. Insert the heat-sink assembly in its slot. 2.
f. palmrest g. heat sink 3. To remove the graphic card: a. Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the graphic card to the computer [1]. b. Remove the graphic card from the computer [2]. Installing the graphic card 1. Slide the graphic card into its original position in the computer. 2. Replace the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the graphic card to the computer. 3. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. heat sink palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 4.
d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. base cover hard drive keyboard hard drive cable secondary memory primary memory WLAN card WWAN card M.2 SSD card graphic card power connector port palmrest I/O board (left) I/O board (right) heat sink 3. To disconnect and remove the eDP cable: a. b. c. d. Remove the M2.5x5.0 screw that secure the shield to the system board [1]. Lift the metal shield away from the eDP cable [2]. Disconnect the eDP cable [3].
Installing the system board 1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a. power connector b. eDP 4. Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.5x5.0 screw to secure the eDP cable to the computer. 5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. heat sink I/O board (right) I/O board (left) palmrest power connector port graphic card M.
Fingerprint reader Removing the fingerprint reader 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. SD card battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard hard drive cable secondary memory primary memory WLAN card WWAN card M.2 SSD card graphic card power connector port palmrest 3. To remove fingerprint reader: a. Peel the adhesive tape that secures fingerprint reader [1]. b. Remove and lift the M2.
3. Place the metal bracket on the chassis. 4. Replace the M2.0X3 screws to secure the fingerprint reader to the chassis. 5. Affix the adhesive tape to secure the fingerprint reader. 6. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. palmrest power connector port graphic card M.2 SSD card WWAN card WLAN card primary memory secondary memory HDD cable keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover SD card 7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the touchpad 1. Place the touchpad into the slot on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.0X3 screws that secures touchpad on the computer. 3. Connect the touchpad cable to the computer. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. system board palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display assembly Removing the display assembly 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e.
h. palmrest 3. To remove hinge cap: a. Remove the M2.5x4.0 screws that secure the hinge caps [1]. b. Remove the hinge caps from the computer [2]. 4. To disconnect antenna cables: a. Flip the computer and remove the M2.0X3 screws from the computer [1]. b. Pull the antenna cables through the routing hole [2]. 5. To remove display assembly: a. b. c. d. e. Flip the computer and open the display. Remove the M2.0X3 screw that secures the eDP cable bracket [1]. Remove the eDP cable bracket [2].
Installing the display assembly 1. Insert the display assembly into the slots on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.0X3 screws to secure the display assembly in place. 3. Affix the tape on the heat sink. 4. Connect the eDP cable to the connectors on the system board. 5. Insert the wireless antenna cables through the routing hole on the chassis. 6. Replace the display assembly M2.0X3 screws at the bottom and back of the computer. 7. Align the display hinge cap and tighten the M2.5x4.
3. To remove power switch board: a. Disconnect the power switch board cable from the computer [1]. b. Remove the M2.0X3 screws that secure power switch board to the computer [2]. c. Remove the power switch board from the computer [3]. Installing the power switch board 1. Place the power switch in the slot on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.0X3 screws that secure power switch board on the computer. 3. Connect the power switch board cable on the computer. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f.
d. hard drive e. keyboard f. palmrest 3. To remove expresscard: a. Disconnect the expresscard cable from the computer [1]. b. Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure expresscard to the computer [2]. c. Remove the expresscard board from the computer [3]. Installing the expresscard 1. Place the expresscard on the computer. 2. Replace the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure expresscard on the computer. 3. Connect the expresscard cable. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f.
a. b. c. d. e. f. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest 3. To remove USB board: a. Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer [1]. b. Remove the adhesive tape that secures USB board to the computer [2]. c. Lift the USB board from the computer [3]. Installing the USB board 1. Place the USB board on the computer. 2. Affix the adhesive tape to secure the USB board on the computer 3. Connect the USB board cable. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f.
Display bezel Removing the display bezel NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps.. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly 3. To remove display bezel: a. Pry up all the edges of the display bezel [1, 2, 3] using a plastic scribe. Installing the display bezel NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1.
e. base cover f. battery g. battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display panel Removing the display panel NOTE: For non touch systems perform following step. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel 3. To remove screws from the display panel : a. Remove the M2.
Installing the display panel NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. To install the display panel: a. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and affix the adhesive tape. b. Align the display panel with the tabs on the display assembly. c. Replace the M2.0X3 screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 2. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 3.
f. palmrest g. display assembly h. display bezel 3. To remove the display panel: a. Using a plastic scribe lift the edges of the display panel to disengage it from the display assembly. b. Lift the display panel and turn the display panel over to access the eDP and display cables. c. Peel the adhesive tape to access the eDP cable [1, 3].
d. Disconnect the eDP and display cables from the connector on the back of the display panel [2, , 4, 6]. Installing the display panel NOTE: For touch systems perform following steps. 1. To install the display panel for touch systems: a. b. c. d. e. Place the display panel on a flat surface. Connect the eDP and display cables to the connector on the back of the display panel and affix the adhesive tape. Turn the display assembly over. Align the display panel with the tabs on the display assembly.
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel display panel 3. To remove display bracket: a. Remove the M2.5x4.0 screws that secure display cover [1]. b. Remove the display brackets from the display cover [2]. Installing the display bracket NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1.
i. battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display hinges Removing the display hinge NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel display panel 3. To remove display hinge: a. Remove the M2.5x4.0 screws that secure display hinges [1]. b.
2. Replace the M2.5x4.0 screws to secure the display hinge. 3. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. display panel display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. eDP cable Removing the eDP cable NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.
Installing the eDP cable NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. Route the eDP cable on the display cover. 2. Affix the eDP cable on the display cover. 3. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. display panel display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Camera Removing the camera NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1.
c. d. e. f. g. h. base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel 3. To remove camera: a. Peel the eDP cable and disconnect the camera cable from the computer [1]. b. Lift the camera module from the computer [2]. Installing the camera NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. Place the camera module in its slot on the computer. 2. Connect the camera cable. 3. Affix the eDP cable. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Display cover Replacing the display cover NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel display panel display bracket display hinge camera eDP cable The component you are left with is the display cover. 3. Install: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.
3 Technology and components This chapter details the technology and components available in the system. Topics: • • • • Power adapter Processors USB features HDMI 1.4 Power adapter This laptop is shipped with 180 W power adapters. WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the laptop, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and then pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
● ● ● ● ○ Intel HD graphics - exceptional videos, editing smallest details in the videos ○ Intel Quick Sync Video - excellent video conferencing capability, quick video editing and authoring ○ Intel Clear Video HD - visual quality and color fidelity enhancements for HD playback and immersing web browsing Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache Optional Intel vPro technology (on i5/i7) with Active Management Technology 11.
With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320 Mbps (40 MB/s) — the actual real-world maximum. Similarly, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections will never achieve 4.8Gbps.
compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV). The intended applications for HDMI TVs, and DVD players. The primary advantage is cable reduction and content protection provisions. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. NOTE: The HDMI 1.4 will provide 5.1 channel audio support. HDMI 1.
4 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.
L2 cache Up to 256 KB cache depending on processor type L3 cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type Intel Smart cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type with Last Level Cache Memory Feature Specification Type DDR4 SDRAM ECC and Non-ECC Speed ● 2400 MHz ● 2667 MHz (Non-ECC only) Connectors 4 Capacity 8GB, 16 GB Minimum Memory 8 GB ( 1 x 8 GB) Maximum memory ● 4 DIMM slots: up to 64GB DDR4 Non - ECC 2400MHz ● Up to 64GB DDR4 ECC DDR4 2400MHz ● Up to 32GB DDR4 2667MHz Supe
● Intel WiFi Link 8265 2x2 802.11ac NBT (vPro) ● Dell DW 1820 2x2 802.11ac+BT 4.2 US Optional Mobile broadband and GPS ● DW5811e (Gobi 4G/LTE - FMC) ● DW5814e (Gobi 4G/LTE) Expansion bus Feature Specification Bus Type PCI Express 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, SATA 1.0A, 2.0 and 3.0, USB 2.0 and 3.
Active area (X/Y) ● FHD (1920 x 1080) ● UHD (3840 x 2160) Maximum resolution ● FHD (1920 x 1080) ● UHD (3840 x 2160) Maximum Brightness ● ● ● ● Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Refresh rate 60 Hz 15.6" 15.6" 15.6" 15.
Storage Features Specification Storage: ● ● ● ● SATA 1 (1.5 Gb/s) SATA 2 (3.0 Gb/s) SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) PCIe express Options ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 500GB 2.5" 7mm SATA (7200 RPM) Hard Drive 1TB 2.5" 7mm SATA (7200 RPM) Hard Drive 2TB 2.5" 7mm SATA (5400 RPM) Hard Drive 256GB 2.5" 7mm SATA Solid State Drive Class 20 360GB 2.5" 7mm SATA Solid State Drive Class 20 512GB 2.5" 7mm SATA Solid State Drive Class 20 512GB 2.5" 7mm SATA SED Solid State Drive Class 20 1TB 2.
Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.34 A Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output power 180 W Output current 9.23 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC Height 30 mm (1.18 inches) Width 155 mm (6.10 inches) Depth 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) Weight 0.58 kg (1.
Environmental Feature Specification Temperature range: Operating 10°C to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Storage -40°C to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) Relative humidity (maximum): Storage 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G²/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.
5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your notebook hardware and specify BIOS level options.
System setup options NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. ● System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Option Description ● PS2 ● ECP Serial Port Allows you to configure the integrated serial port. The options are: ● Disabled ● COM1: This option is selected by default. ● COM2 ● COM3 ● COM4 SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: ● Disabled ● 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 ● M.
Option Description ● Bright 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 (selected by default). Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC The Keyboard Backlight Time-out dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected.
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.
Option Description Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: ● Deactivate ● Disable ● Activate (selected by default) NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
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 ● Software controlled (default) Enclave Memory Size This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size.
Option Description ● Weekdays ● Select Days Default setting: Disabled Deep Sleep Control ● Disabled (selected by default) ● Enabled in S5 only ● Enabled in S4 and S5 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.
Option Description 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.
Option Description VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default. Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
System Log screen options Option Description BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events. Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events. Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
Assigning a system setup password You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 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.
6 Troubleshooting Topics: • • • • • Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment — ePSA diagnostics Diagnostic LED Battery status lights Real Time Clock reset Testing memory using ePSA 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.
Diagnostic LED This section details the diagnostic features of the battery LED in a notebook. Instead of beep codes errors are indicated via the bicolor Battery Charge LED. A specific blink pattern is followed by flashing a pattern of flashes in amber, followed by white. The pattern then repeats. NOTE: The diagnostic pattern will consist of a two digit number being represented by a first group of LED blinks (1 through 9) in amber, followed by a 1.
Real Time Clock reset The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you to recover your Dell system from No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. To initiate the RTC reset on the system make sure system is in a power-off state and is connected to power source . Press and hold the power button for 25 seconds and then release the power button. Go to how to reset real time clock.
7 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.
