Administrator Guide

Dell XPS Notebook Reimage “How-To” Guide
Contents
1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
2 “How To”......................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Supported Operating Systems ................................................................................................................4
2.2 XPS New Features & Image Impact ......................................................................................................5
2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities.............................................................................................6
2.4 Important Information...............................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Updating the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 driver set.....................................................................7
2.4.2 Updating the Graphics drivers for your computer...........................................................................8
2.5 Installation Sequence.............................................................................................................................9
2.6 BIOS......................................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order......................................................................15
Appendix A - .NET Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix B - Enable Intel Smart Response Technology Guidelines ...................................................................21
Appendix C – BIOS SATA Mode Selection........................................................................................................ .22
Appendix D – Upgrade to Win10 from Win7/8.1................................................................................................ .24
Appendix E –
Dell Dock WD15 Support
............................................................................................................... .25
Appendix F –
Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB15 Support
............................................................................................ ..27
Appendix G – FAQs.............................................................................................................................................. 29