Dell OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor OptiPlex 7080 Re-imaging Guide for Micros - Page 7

Order of reinstallation NOTE: Some drivers and application installation steps may not be applicable, depending on the configuration of the computer you have ordered. Attention: The hidden partition in the shipping storage serves as the maintenance purpose and the ability of recovering from crisis. It is recommended to keep the hidden partition before operating the re-image. To achieve optimal performance, install the drivers and applications in the following sequence: 1. BIOS: Allows the operating system to be loaded into the memory and enables the initial startup process on your computer. 2. Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware to be a base on which other software can operate on. 3. Intel Chipset driver: Allows Windows to communicate and adjust settings on components on the system board. 4. Critical Microsoft Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates: Microsoft updates that fix and optimize the operating system. 5. Media-card reader driver: Enables and enhances the media-card reader. 6. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and APPX: Enables and enhances data storage virtualization for the storage drives installed in the computer. 7. Graphics: - Enhances and optimizes video performance - Enables and provides additional functionality not included in the native Microsoft VGA driver, including: * User-customizable power management features * Portability and behavioral profiles * Multiple-monitor support 8. Audio: Enables and enhances the audio controller. 9. Networking and Communication, which includes: - Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN): Enables and enhances the wireless adapter - Bluetooth: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter 7