Dell XPS 13 9340 Re-imaging guide for Windows - Page 5

2 Introduction CAUTION: This reimaging guide is designed for computer administrators. Do not attempt to reimage your computer if you are not an administrator or are unsure of the procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result in permanent data loss. NOTE: The information that is provided in this guide is only applicable to computers with Windows 11 installed. Reimaging is the process of removing all software on the computer and reinstalling the removed software. Reimaging is required when software in the computer is corrupted or damaged and it can also be used as a means of removing harmful and malicious software in your computer. This reimaging guide provides the steps that are required for reimaging your computer. This guide assists you in installing Dell-recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications, which are tested and validated on the XPS 13 9340. The installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in the guide enhances the optimal performance of your computer. Dell also provides drivers and applications that are not included with the Windows operating system. These drivers are required to enable the following solid state drives (SSDs): ● 512 GB PCIe SSD ● 1024 GB PCIe SSD ● 2048 GB PCIe SSD It is always recommended to reimage on a newly installed operating system and not from any previous image-build. Ensure that the BIOS settings, including SATA configurations and modes, are set appropriately. Use the latest drivers and applications when reimaging the computer. Introduction 5