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- Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 1
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Dell Business Client Re-Image "How-To" Guide Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Revision 5.0 A05 July 24th, 2012 - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 2
E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Contents 1 Overview...3 2 "How-To" ...4 2.1 Supported Operating Systems ...4 2.2 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision New Features & Image Impact 5 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities...7 2.4 Installation Sequence...8 2.5 BIOS...11 - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 3
& Mobile Precision notebooks systems ship with Microsoft operating systems (see Chapter 2.1 for detail). These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications which are tested and validated with the system. Drivers and applications must be installed on Dell - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 4
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2 "How-To" 2.1 Supported Operating Systems The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision notebook computers: Note: Not all generation notebook computers can ship with - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 5
available on all systems o New BIOS architecture - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision o Chipset 1. Intel Core i3, i5 & i7 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics 2. 1st ~3rd Generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 CPUs that include updated integrated graphics o eSATA/SATA3 o Intel Turbo - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 6
-To" Guide o Dell Data Protection | Encryption(DDPE) - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3rd & 4th generation o Privacy Panel o Touch Screen Digitizer- Four Fingers touch with Stylus support on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3rdgeneration. Ten fingers touch support on Mobile Precision 4th - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 7
& Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and applications. Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell's support web site http://support - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 8
be installed on Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems in a prescribed order to ensure optimal performance. Actual system configurations may vary. Note: Dell Alienware, Inspiron, Studio, XPS and Vostro Laptops may have different installation sequence. Please refer to Dell Support Website - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 9
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance: 2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware: o BIOS o Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. o Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 10
& Mobile Precision 1. Control Point System Manager DCP Extended Battery Life - EBL Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release) Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only) DCP - Ambient Light Sensor Requires Dell DCP-SM or ALS utility in case - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 11
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.5 BIOS Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to the system. This is posted on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "BIOS" section. Some of the BIOS settings are critical to Operating System - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 12
generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision. These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM is to be deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program 2. Security TPM Security TPM Security: Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn on the TPM during - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 13
Chipset Mobile driver for Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision notebooks. The Intel Mobile Chipset driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Chipset" section 2.6.2 Dell System Software for critical Microsoft QFEs o Dell recommends installing - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 14
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide o The SATA operation modes are configured in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS section 2.5 o If the SATA mode is configured in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode, the IMSM / IRST driver must be installed during the initial Operating System - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 15
E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide - Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver: 1. For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems: Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID driver from the - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 16
& Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.5 Graphics: o Microsoft Operating Systems include the VGA graphics drivers only. Therefore for optimum graphics performance, Dell recommends installing the Dell graphics driver applicable to their system available on Dell's driver & downloads support web - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 17
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E5420 / E5520 E6320 E6420 E6420 ATG E6520 M4600 M6600 E5430 / E5530 E6230/E6330 E6430/E6430s E6430 ATG E6530 M4700 M6700 Intel nVidia - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 18
ATI discrete graphics cards 2. Core i7 and i5 Dual Core CPUs o Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Intel Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver. Install the following driver provided by Dell: Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 19
Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide - Network Controller drivers are available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Network" section Note: To ensure full functionality of the Intel Gigabit Network adapter, Dell recommends that you install the Intel - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 20
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.9.2 Control Point System Manager o Dell Control Point System Manager module is a Dell developed modular application providing a complete set of power management configuring and alerting capabilities: o Battery Status o Power Scheme and - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 21
diagnostics and troubleshooting o Provides the capability to enable or disable any of the radios on the notebook such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband - The Control Point Connection Manager Application is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 22
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide o The DFEP Application is available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under "System Utilities" section Note: Supported for Windows7 only Note: Dell Feature Enhancement Pack will uninstall Dell System Manager - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 23
Operating Systems do not support the Bluetooth controllers featured on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems. To obtain Bluetooth or UWB functionality, install the associated Bluetooth or UWB device drivers available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 24
E-Family & Mobile Precision systems. To obtain broadband functionality, install the Broadband device driver applicable to the wireless WAN devices installed in the system, and to the service carrier you have a contract with available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 25
E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide E4200 E4300 E5400 E5500 E6400 E6400 ATG E6500 M2400 M4400 M6400 E4310 E5410 E5510 E6410 E6410 ATG E6510 M4500 M6500 E5420 / E5520 E6320 E6420 E6420 ATG E6520 M4600 M6600 E5430 / E5530 E6230/E6330 E6430/E6430s E6430 ATG E6530 M4700 M6700 Solution - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 26
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 2.6.16 Free Fall Sensor o Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not include the Free Fall Sensor driver. Install the following driver provided by Dell: 1. Free Fall Sensor driver found under - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 27
M4600 M6600 E6430 ATG M4700 M6700 Digitech Touch Screen X eGalax EMPIA n-Trig Multi Touch X X X X X X X X X 2.6.21 Webcam -applies to 1st generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision only) o The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in system digital camera. Install the - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 28
software to install, boot to the system BIOS and check the following: 1. Under BIOS settings -> system configuration Latitude ON - ARM module is installed: Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 29
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Latitude ON Reader / Precision ON Reader Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dell's driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the "Applications" section 2.6.24 Intel® Responsiveness Technologies o Intel - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 30
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide HDD + SSD HDD + mSATA Not supported Supported Not supported Supported Supported Supported SSD only mSATA only Hybrid Drive Supported Supported Not supported (Note: SSD performance achieved without Smart Response) Supported - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 31
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 32
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix A .NET Framework Requirements What is .NET Microsoft Windows platform. .NET Framework Requirements? Driver / S W S tack Intel Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics Intel GMA HD Graphics Intel Media Adapter HD/HD 2000/HD 3000 - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 33
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix B 512e / 4KBe HDD Re-image Guidelines 1 What is Advanced Format HDD? HDD industry is moving towards supporting higher drives larger capacities in both the notebook and desktop space. While hard drives will transition to 4KB - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 34
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 3 Re-imaging Requirements when using Advanced Format HDDs The following are the re-imaging guidelines needed to support Advanced Format HDDs. These requirements are dependent on which Operating System will be installed and which - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 35
Advanced Format drive partitions are properly aligned 2. Install/Upgrade Intel RST Storage driver to 9.6 or higher(1) 1. Install/Upgrade Intel RST Storage driver to 9.6 or higher(1) - (1) The Intel RST Driver 9.6 or higher can be found on the Dell Support website in Dell Drivers and Downloads - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 36
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide 3.3 Other Partition Alignment Requirements Environment Action IRRT / RAID 0,1 & 5 Configuration Use Alignment Tools(1) to ensure Advanced Format drive partitions are properly aligned Data Protection / Encryption Use Alignment - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 37
The Paragon Alignment Tool (PAT) is a hardware agnostic tool available for download from the Dell Support website in Dell Drivers and Downloads for your system under the SATA Drives section. This tool can be used after an Operating System is installed to align the partitions of an Advanced Format - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 38
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix C General Re-Imaging FAQs 1. How do I resolve a PCI Yellow Bang? a. After installing the drivers and you have this PCI yellow bang in device manager, you need to install the following drivers found in the Chipset folder: b. - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 39
Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide a. The Dell System Software utility provides critical updates and patches for your operating system necessary for the correct operation of your system. It is important to install their system up-to-date with the systems software released by Dell 8. What is - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 40
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix D Tables - Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1 Category Power Manager Display settings Function Keys Hot Key customizaton Keyboard backlighting Brightness ALS Feature user profiles View battery manufacturer - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 41
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide - Control Point Security Manager Features - Table B2 Category ControlVault TPM Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) Embedded Finger Print Reader External Dell Branded Finger Print Reader Contact Smart Card Reader Contacless Smart Card Reader - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 42
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide - Control Point Connection Manager Features - Table B4 Category Feature Dell Wireless LAN 1397, 1510 (Broadcom) Dell Wireless LAN 1520 (Broadcom TGV - no enterprise extension) Intel Wireless LAN 5100, 5300 WLAN WWAN • Intel® Centrino - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 43
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide Appendix E E-Docks - Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations) o Dell E-Family docking stations are architected differently than previous generations of Dell docking stations. o To enhance Plug And Play performance E-Family products no - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 44
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide - Dell Precision M6700 | Latitude E-Family Mobile Precision Re-Image Guide - Page 45
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