Dell Precision 7520 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P53F Regulatory Type: P53F002
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Contents 1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 7 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Turning off your — Windows............................................................................................................................................
Installing the WLAN Card.......................................................................................................................................... 21 Solid State Drive — optional ..........................................................................................................................................21 Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive -SSD module................................................................................................ 21 Installing the M.2 SSD module.
Installing the USB board............................................................................................................................................42 Display bezel..................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Removing the display bezel.......................................................................................................................................
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Touchpad...........................................................................................................................................................................64 Camera.............................................................................................................................................
1 Working on 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. • A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available). CAUTION: If your computer has an RJ45 port, disconnect the network cable by first unplugging the cable from your computer. 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6 Open the display. 7 Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before performing Step # 8.
2 Disassembly and reassembly Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4 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 the battery cover 1 Slide the battery cover into its slot until it clicks into place. 2 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: • Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. • Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain.
Installing the battery 1 Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 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 b 3 battery cover battery To remove hard drive: a b c Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer [1]. Lift the hard drive latch to release the hard drive [2].
4 Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive. Lift the hard drive from the bracket. 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 b 5 battery battery cover 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 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive To remove the hard drive cable connector: a b Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the hard drive connector to the system board [1]. Remove the hard drive cable connector from the computer [2]. Installing the hard drive cable connector 1 Connect the hard drive cable to the system board.
Keyboard lattice and Keyboard Removing the keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a b c 3 To remove keyboard cable: a b 4 battery cover battery hard drive Peel the tape to access the keyboard cable [1]. Disconnect the keyboard cables from the touchpad board [2] To remove the keyboard: a b c 14 Using plastic scribe pry the keyboard trim from the bottom and work along the top edge and remove it from the computer [1, 2, 3]. Remove the M2.0x2.
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.
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 b 4 battery battery cover 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 b c 3 battery cover battery base cover 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 b c 3 base cover battery battery cover 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.
a b Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Lift the memory module and remove it from the computer. Installing the primary 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 Install the: NOTE: Installing one or three memory modules leads to system performance issues. a b c 4 base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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 5 keyboard hard drive battery battery cover 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 b c 5 base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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 b c 5 base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. Solid State Drive — optional Removing the M.
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 b c 6 base cover battery battery cover 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.
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. 3 Install the: NOTE: Ensure that the coin cell battery cable does not protrude outside its compartment. a b c 4 base cover battery battery cover 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.
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 b c 6 base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Palm rest Removing the palmrest 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
4 To remove palmrest: a b c Lift the tab and disconnect the fan cable [1] and system board cable [ 2]. Remove the 11 screws (M2.5x5.0, M2.0x3.0) that secure the palmrest to the computer [3]. 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 b system board cable 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 6 keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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 5 palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 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.
3 To remove I/O board: a b c d Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the thunderbolt bracket to the computer [1]. Lift the bracket from the thunderbolt connector [2]. Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the I/O board to the computer [3]. Lift the I/O board upwards to and remove it from the computer. 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.
e f g 3 hard drive keyboard palmrest To remove I/O board: a b c Disconnect the right speaker cable from the I/O board [1]. Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the I/O board to the computer [2]. Lift the I/O board upwards to and remove it from the computer [3]. 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.
Heat sink Removing the heat sink assembly 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a b c d e f 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest To remove heat sink: a b Disconnect the fan cables from the computer [1, 2] . Loosen the captive M2.5x5.0 screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the computer [3].
e f 6 battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Graphics card Removing the graphic card 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a b c d e f g 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest heat sink To remove the graphic card: a b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the graphic card to the computer [1]. Remove the graphic card from the computer [2].
b c d e f g 4 palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board Removing the system board 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 p q r 3 SD card battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard hard drive cable secondary memory primary memory WLAN card WWAN card M.
4 To remove system board: a b Remove the M2.5X5.0 screws that secure the system board [1]. Slide and lift system board from the computer [2]. 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.
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 6 heat sink I/O board (right) I/O board (left) 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 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the fingerprint reader 1 Align the fingerprint reader into its original position on the chassis. 2 Connect the finger print reader cable. 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 7 palmrest power connector port graphic card M.
Touchpad Removing the touchpad 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a b c d e f g 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest system board To remove the touchpad: a b c Lift and disconnect the touchpad cable from the computer [1]. Remove the M2.0X3 screws that secure the touchpad to the computer [2]. Lift the touchpad from the computer [3]. Installing the touchpad 1 Place the touchpad into the slot on the computer. 2 Replace the M2.
c d e f g 5 keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 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 f g h 3 To remove hinge cap: a b 4 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard WLAN card WWAN card palmrest Remove the M2.5x4.0 screws that secure the hinge caps [1]. Remove the hinge caps from the computer [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]. Peel off the tape on the heat sink and disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [3]. Remove the M2.0X3 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer and remove it from the computer [4]. Installing the display assembly 1 Insert the display assembly into the slots on the computer. 2 Replace the M2.
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 M2.5x4.0 screws to secure it to the computer. 8 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors.
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 5 palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. ExpressCard Reader Removing the expresscard 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
f 3 palmrest To remove expresscard: a b c Disconnect the expresscard cable from the computer [1]. Remove the M2.5x5.0 screws that secure expresscard to the computer [2]. 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.
Removing the USB board 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a b c d e f 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest To remove USB board: a b c Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer [1]. Remove the adhesive tape that secures USB board to the computer [2]. Lift the USB board from the computer [3]. Installing the USB board 1 Place the USB board on the computer.
e f 5 battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 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 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly To remove display bezel: a Pry up all the edges of the display bezel [1, 2, 3] using a plastic scribe.
3 Install the: a b c d e f g 4 display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover 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.
4 To remove display panel: a b c d Peel the adhesive tape to access the eDP cable [1]. Remove the blue adhesive tape [2]. Lift the metal tab display panel [3]. Disconnect the cable and lift the display panel. Installing the display panel NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1 To install the display panel: a b c 2 Install the: a b c d e f g h 3 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and affix the adhesive tape.
Removing the display panel NOTE: For 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 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel To remove the display panel: 46 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 d Peel the adhesive tape to access the eDP cable [1, 3]. 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 2 Install the: a b c d e f g h 3 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. Press the edges of the display panel to secure it to the display assembly.
Installing the display bracket NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1 Place the display brackets in its slot on the display cover. 2 Replace the M2.5x4.0 screws to secure the display bracket.. 3 Install the: a b c d e f g h i 4 display panel display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
a b c d e f g h i 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel display panel To remove display hinge: a b Remove the M2.5x4.0 screws that secure display hinges [1]. Remove the display hinges from the display cover [2]. Installing the display hinge NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps. 1 Place the display hinge in its slot on the display cover. 2 Replace the M2.5x4.0 screws to secure the display hinge.
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 3 battery cover battery base cover hard drive keyboard palmrest display assembly display bezel display panel To remove eDP cable: a b Peel the eDP cable [1]. Unroute the eDP cable from the display cover [2, 3].
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 4 display panel display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Camera Removing the camera NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps.
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 5 display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display cover Replacing the display cover NOTE: For non touch systems perform following steps.
c d e f g h i j k l m 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 4 eDP cable camera display hinge display bracket display panel display bezel display assembly palmrest keyboard hard drive base cover battery battery cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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 14nm Manufacturing Process Technology • Intel Turbo Boost Technology • Intel Hyper Threading Technology • Intel Built-in Visuals – 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 In
Speed Currently, there are 3 speed modes defined by the latest USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed and FullSpeed. The new SuperSpeed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode, commonly known as USB 2.0 and 1.1 respectively, the slower modes still operate at 480Mbps and 12Mbps respectively and are kept to maintain backward compatibility. USB 3.0/USB 3.
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 RAIDs • Optical Media Drives • Multimedia Devices • Networking • USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter Cards & Hubs Compatibility The good news is that USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 has been carefully planned from the start to peacefully co-exist with USB 2.0. First of all, while USB 3.0/USB 3.
Advantages of HDMI • Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality.
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.
Processor Feature Processor type Specification • 6th generation Intel i7, Xeon processors (SkyLake) • 7th generation Intel Core i5, i7 and Xeon processors (KabyLake) L1 cache Up to 32 KB cache depending on processor type 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 with Last Level Cache Up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type Memory Feature Specification Type DDR4 SDRAM ECC and Non-ECC Speed • 2400 MHz
Audio Features Specification Integrated dual-channel High-Definition audio Communication Feature Specification Ethernet adapter network interface card capable of 10/100/1000 mb/s communication Wireless WLAN options: • Intel WiFi Link 8265 2x2 802.11ac+BT 4.2 (vPro) • Intel WiFi Link 8265 2x2 802.11ac NBT (vPro) • Dell DW 1820 2x2 802.11ac+BT 4.
Micro Subscriber Identity Module (Micro SIM) port one Smart card (optional) one Display Features Type Size Specification • FHD (1920 x 1080) • UHD (3840 x 2160) 15.6 inches Dimensions: Height 193.59 mm (7.62 inches) Width 344.16 mm (13.54 inches) Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 inches) Active area (X/Y) Maximum resolution Maximum Brightness • FHD (1920 x 1080) • UHD (3840 x 2160) • FHD (1920 x 1080) • UHD (3840 x 2160) • 15.6" FHD TN Anti-Glare LED-backlit —220 nits • 15.
Number of keys Layout • United States: 103 keys • United Kingdom: 104 keys • Brazil: 106 keys • Japan: 107 keys QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touchpad Features Specification X/Y position resolution • X: 41.27+-4.13 counts/mm • Y: 38.75+-3.88 counts/mm • 1048/984 cpi Size Sensor-active area: Multi-Touch • Width: 99.5mm (3.92 inches) • Height: 53mm (2.
• 1TB 2.5" 7mm SATA Solid State Drive Class 20 • M.2 PCIe 256GB SSD Class 40 • M.2 PCIe 512GB SSD Class 40 • M.2 PCIe 512GB SED SSD Class 40 • M.2 PCIe 1TB SSD Class 40 • M.2 PCIe 2TB SSD Class 40 • M.2 PCIe 512GB SSD Class 50 • M.2 PCIe 1TB SSD Class 50 • M.2 PCIe 2TB SSD Class 50 Battery Features Specification Wattage 72Whr/ 91Whr/ 88Whr Type lithium ion Length 243.89 mm (9.6inches) Height 18.45 mm (0.73inches) Width 71.30 mm (2.81inches) Weight 18.45 mm (0.
Height 30 mm (1.18 inches) Width 155 mm (6.10 inches) Depth 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) Weight 0.58 kg (1.
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 0.01 G²/Hz Maximum shock: Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/-10% (equivalent to 51 cm/sec [20 in/sec]) Storage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/-10% (equivalent to 127 cm/sec [50 in/sec]) Maximum Altitude: Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
5 System setup System setup enables you to manage your notebook hardware and specify BIOS level options.
Keys Navigation Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable. Tab Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System setup options NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Option Description • Date/Time Never 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: Parallel Port Serial Port SATA Operation Drives • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default. Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are: • Disabled • AT: This option is enabled by default.
Option Description If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS. If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
Option Description • Touchscreen never Controls whether the touch screen is enabled or disabled (enabled by default). Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Time-out dims out with Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not Timeout on Battery affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is enabled.
Option Description 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.
Option Description • PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands (selected by default) • PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands • Disabled • Enabled • Attestation enable (selected by default) • Key storage enable (selected by default) • SHA-256 (selected by default) NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).
Option Description • KEK • db • dbx If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear.
Option Description Default setting: The option is enabled. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. • C states Default setting: The option is enabled. Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. • Enable Intel TurboBoost Default setting: The option is enabled. Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor. • Disabled • Enabled Default setting: Enabled.
Option Wake on LAN/ WLAN Description • Control WLAN Radio • Control WWAN Radio 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 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.
Option Description NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode. Mouse/Touchpad Numlock Enable 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. Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.
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.
Option Description Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of devices affected: BIOS Recovery • Wwipe on next boot (disabled) • Internal SATA HDD/SSD • Internal M.2 SATA SDD • Internal M.2 PCIe SSD • Internal eMMC 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.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. System and setup password Table 2. 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.
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.
6 Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment — ePSA diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally.
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.