DELL Precision 5530 Mobile Workstation User Guide

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DELL PRECISION 5530 (01)

Precision 5530
Setup and Specifications guide

Regulatory Model: P56F Regulatory Type: P56F002

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Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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2018 - 05 Rev. A01

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1. Connect the power adapter.

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Set up your computer

2. Press the power button.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to a network.
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Set up your computer

b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
4. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist -- Check and update your computer

Set up your computer

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Chassis
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.
Topics:
· System Overview · Hot key combinations
System Overview

Figure 1. Inside View -- Back
1. WLAN card 3. heatsink 5. system fan 7. speakers

2. M.2 PCle SSD 4. memory modules 6. battery

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Chassis

Figure 2. Front View

1. Power button with light indicator / Power button with fingerprint 2. Keyboard reader without light indicator (optional)

3. Palmrest

4. Touchpad

Figure 3. Front Open View 1. Camera-status light 3. Left speaker

Chassis

2. Camera 4. Right speaker
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Figure 4. Left View
1. Power connector port 3. HDMI port 5. Headset port

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 4. Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port

Figure 5. Right View 1. Memory card reader 3. Battery-charge status lights 5. Noble wedge security slot
Hot key combinations
Table 2. Hot key combination Fn key combination Fn+ESC Fn+ F1 Fn+ F2 Fn+ F3

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 4. Battery-charge status button
Precision 5530 Fn Toggle Speaker Mute Volume Down Volume Up

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Fn key combination Fn+ F4 Fn+ F5 Fn+ F6 Fn+ F8 Fn+ F9 Fn+ F10 Fn+ F11 Fn+ F12 Fn+ PrtScr

Precision 5530 Rewind Play/Pause Forward Display Toggle (Win + P) Search Increase Keyboard Back light Brightness Panel Brightness Down Panel Brightness Up Wireless

Chassis

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Technical 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.
Topics:
· Physical specifications · System information · Processor specifications · Operating system specifications · Memory specifications · Port and connector specifications · Communication specifications · Video specifications · Audio specifications · Storage specifications · Display specifications · Keyboard specifications · Camera · Touchpad specifications · Power supply specifications · Battery · Power adapter · Security · Computer environment

Physical specifications

Table 3. Dimensions and weight Features Height Width Depth Weight

Specification 17 mm (0.66 in) 357 mm (14.06 in) 235 mm (9.26 in) 1.78 kg (3.93 lb) - Non Touch / 2.04 kg (4.5 lb) - Touch

System information

Table 4. System information Features Chipset DRAM bus width

Specifications Intel CM246 64-bit wide channels

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Technical specifications

Features FLASH EPROM PCIe bus

Specifications 32 MB up to Gen3; 8 Gbps

Processor specifications

NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.

Table 5. Processor specifications

Type

UMA Graphics

Intel Xeon E-2176M (6-core 2.7GHz, 4.4GHz Turbo, 12MB 45W) Intel UHD Graphics P630

Intel 8th generation Intel Core i9-8950HK,(6-core 2.9GHz, 4.8GHz Intel UHD Graphics 630 Turbo, 12MB 45W)

Intel 8 th generation Intel Core i7-8850H (6-core 2.6GHz, 4.3GHz Intel UHD Graphics 630 Turbo, 9MB 45W)

Intel 8 th generation Intel Core i5-8300H (4-core 2.3GHz, 4.0GHz Intel UHD Graphics 630 Turbo, 8MB 45W)

Operating system specifications

Table 6. Operating system specifications Features Operating systems supported

Specification
· Microsoft 10 Windows Pro 64-bit · Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit· · Microsoft Windows 10 Pro National Academic (64-bit) · Microsoft Windows 10 Home National Academic (64-bit) · Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Enterprise · Microsoft windows 10 Pro for Workstation (64-bit) · Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) · Ubuntu 16.04 LTS SP1 64-bit

Memory specifications
Table 7. Memory specifications Features Minimum memory configuration Maximum memory configuration Number of slots Maximum memory supported per slot Memory options

Specification 8 GB
64 GB
2 SoDIMM
32 GB
· 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx1) · 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (4Gx2) · 12 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx1 + 4Gx1)

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Features
Type Speed

Specification
· 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx2) · 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx1) · 24 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx1 + 8Gx1) · 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx2) · 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (32Gx2)
NOTE: The memory modules are customer replaceable units (CRU), and it can be upgraded.
NOTE:
· Memory configuration of 2666 MHz pair with core i5, i7, and i9 CPU
DDR4 SDRAM Non-ECC memory
2666 MHz on Core i5, i7, and i9 processor

Port and connector specifications

Table 8. Ports and connectors Features USB
Security Audio Video Memory Card reader

Specification · Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare · One Thunderbolt 3 port (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) with power
delivery Noble lock slot
One headset port (headphone and microphone combo)
HDMI 2.0 port
SD 4.0

Communication specifications

Table 9. Communication specifications Features Network adapter Wireless

Specifications Ethernet via USB-to-Ethernet Dongle (Optional)
· Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 .11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.0 · Intel Wireless-AC 9260 2x2 802.11ac + BT5.0 (vPro) · Qualcomm QCA6174A 2x2 802.11ac + BT5.0 · Bluetooth 5.0

Video specifications

Table 10. Video

Controller

Type

Intel UHD Graphics 630

UMA

CPU Dependency
Intel Core i5 8300H

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

External display support

Integrated

Shared system HDMI 2.0 memory

Maximum resolution
HDMI : 1920x1080@60 Hz

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Technical specifications

Controller

Type

Intel UHD

UMA

Graphics P630

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete P1000

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete P2000

CPU Dependency Intel Core i7 8850 Intel Core i9 8950 Intel Xeon E-2176M N/A
N/A

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

External display support

Integrated GDDR5

Shared system HDMI 2.0 memory

4 GB

HDMI 2.0

GDDR5

4 GB

HDMI 2.0

Maximum resolution
HDMI : 1920x1080@60 Hz
HDMI = 1920x1200 (PC Mode), 1920x1080 (TV mode, 1080p) HDMI 2.0 = 3840x2160 (TV mode, 2160p)
HDMI = 1920x1200 (PC Mode), 1920x1080 (TV mode, 1080p) HDMI 2.0 = 3840x2160 (TV mode, 2160p)

Audio specifications
Table 11. Audio specifications Features Controller Type Interface

Specification Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Integrated
· High-quality speakers · Dual-array microphones

Storage specifications

Table 12. Storage specifications

Type

Form factor

Solid-State Drive (SSD) Hard drive (HDD)

M.2 PCIe SSD 2.5 inch SATA HDD

Interface

Capacity

PCIe , 3x4 NVMe up to 32Gbps 256 GB upto 2 TB SSD

SATA , Up to 6 Gbps

500 GB / 1 TB/ 2 TB HDD

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Display specifications
Table 13. Display specifications Features Type
Luminance/Brightness (typical) Height (Active area) Width (Active area) Diagonal Megapixels Pixels Per Inch (PPI) Contrast ratio Refresh rate Horizontal viewing angle (min) Vertical viewing angle (min) Pixel pitch Power consumption (max)

Specification
· 15.6-inch UltraSharp FHD IPS (1920x1080) Wide View AntiGlare LED-backlit with Premium Panel Guarantee (72% color gamut)
· 15.6-inch UltraSharp UHD IGZO (3840x2160) Touch Wide View LED-backlit with Premium Panel Guarantee (100% Minimum Adobe color gamut)
· 400 nits (FHD 72% color gamut ) · 360 nits (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut)
· FHD - 194.5 mm (7.66 inches) · UHD - 194.5 mm (7.66 inches)
· FHD - 345.6 mm (13.61 inches) · UHD - 345.6 mm (13.55 inches)
· FHD - 396.52 mm (15.61 inches) · UHD - 396.52 mm (15.61 inches)
· FHD - 2.07 · UHD - 8.29
· FHD - 141 · UHD - 282
· FHD - 1500:1 · UHD - 1500:1
60 Hz
+/- 89 degrees
+/- 89 degrees
· FHD - 0.18 mm · UHD - 0.09 mm
· 4.22 W (FHD 72% color gamut ) · 9.23 W (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut)

Keyboard specifications

Table 14. Keyboard specifications Features Number of keys
Size

Specification
· 80 (U.S. and Canada) · 81 (Europe) · 84 (Japan)
Full sized · X= 19.05 mm key pitch · Y= 18.05 mm key pitch

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Technical specifications

Features Backlit keyboard
Layout

Specification Easy enable/disable via hotkey <Fn+F10 Key> variable brightness levels
QWERTY

Camera
Table 15. Camera specifications Features Resolution
Diagonal viewing angle

Specification HD Camera: · Still image: 0.92 megapixels · Video: 1280x720 at 30 fps
· Camera - 66 degrees

Touchpad specifications

Table 16. Touchpad specifications Features Resolution
Dimensions
Multi-touch

Specifications
· Horizontal: 1952 · Vertical: 3220
· Width: 4.03 inches (102.40 mm ) · Height: 2.45 inches (62.40 mm)
Support 5 fingers

Power supply specifications

Table 17. Power supply Features Input Voltage Input frequency Type

Specification 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 130 W AC Adapter

Battery
Table 18. Battery specifications Features Type
Dimension

Specifications · 56 WHr lithium-ion 3 cell battery · 97 WHr lithium-ion 6 cell battery
1. 56 WHr lithium-ion · Length: 223.2 mm (8.79 inch)

Technical specifications

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Features
Weight (maximum) Voltage Life span Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Operating time Temperature range: Operating Temperature range: Storage Coin-cell battery
Power adapter
Table 19. Power adapter specifications Features Type Input Voltage Adapter size
Input frequency Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range (Operating) Temperature range (Non-Operating)

Specifications · Width: 71.8 mm (2.83 inch) · Height: 7.2 mm (0.28 inch) · Weight: 250.00 g (0.55 lb)
2. 97 WHr lithium-ion · Length: 332 mm (13.07 inch) · Width: 96.0 mm (3.78 inch) · Height: 7.7 mm (0.30 inch) · Weight: 450.00 g (0.992 lb) 450.00 g (0.992 lb) · 56 WHr - 11.4 VDC · 97 WHr - 11.4 VDC 300 discharge/recharge cycles 4 hours Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) ML1220
Specification 130W adapter
100 to 240 VAC Height:22 mm (0.86 inches) Width:66 mm (2.59 inches) Depth:143 mm (5.62 inches) 50 Hz to 60 Hz 130 W - 6.67 A (continuous)
19.5 VDC 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) 40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

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Technical specifications

Security
Table 20. Security Features Security HW

Specification Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 - Integrated on system board

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 21. Computer environment

Operating

Storage

Temperature range

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

Relative humidity (maximum)

20% to 80% (non-condensing)

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Vibration (maximum)

2 to 600 Hz at 0.66 Grms

2 to 600 Hz at 1.3 Grms

Shock (maximum) Altitude (maximum)

140 G with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 5% 160 G with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 5%

(equivalent to 70 in/sec)

(equivalent to 80 in/sec)

0 m to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft); 0° to 40°C 0 m to 10668 m (0 to 35,000 ft) (32° to 104°F)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

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System Setup

Topics:
· Boot Sequence · Navigation keys · System setup options · System Setup Options · Updating the BIOS in Windows · System and setup password

Boot Sequence
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setupdefined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: · Access System Setup by pressing F2 key · Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key. The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are: · Removable Drive (if available) · STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number. · Optical Drive (if available) · SATA Hard Drive (if available) · Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

Navigation keys

NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

Keys
Up arrow Down arrow Enter Spacebar Tab Esc

Navigation
Moves to the previous field. Moves to the next field. Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable. Moves to the next focus area. 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 and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

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System Setup

System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

Table 22. Main Option System Time/Date BIOS Version Product Name
Service Tag Asset Tag
CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache Fixed HDD mSATA Device AC Adapter Type
System Memory Extended Memory Memory Speed Keyboard Type

Description Allows you to set the date and time. Displays the BIOS version. Displays the product name. Dell Precision 5530 (Default Setting) Displays the service tag. Displays the asset tag. None (Default Setting) Displays the CPU type. Displays the CPU speed. Displays the CPU ID. Displays the sizes of the CPU caches. Displays the type and size of the HDD. Displays the type and size of the mSATA device. Displays the type of the AC adapter. None (Default Setting) Displays the size of the system memory. Displays the size of the extended memory. Displays the speed of the memory. Displays the type of keyboard. Backlits (Default Setting)

Table 23. Advanced Option Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) Virtualization
Multi Core Support Intel TurboBoost C-States Control Audio

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) feature.
Enabled (Default Setting)
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization feature.
Enabled (Default Setting)
Specifies whether the processor will have one or more cores enabled. All (Default Setting)
Enables or disables the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. Enabled (Default Setting)
This option enables or disables additional processor sleep states. Enabled (Default Setting)
Enables or disables the integrated audio controller. Enabled (Default Setting)

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Option Keyboard Illumination USB Configuration
Touchscreen AC Behavior Wake On LAN Advanced Battery Charge Configuration Block Sleep Auto On Time Peak Shift USB Wake Support LCD Brightness USB Emulation
USB PowerShare
USB Wake Support
SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Multimedia Key Behaviour Battery Health Battery Charge Configuration Miscellaneous Devices

Description This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. Disabled (Default Setting)
Allows you to configure the integrated USB controller. Default Enabled: Enable Boot Support, Enable Thunderbolt Ports; Always Allow Dell Docks; Enable External USB Port
This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled. Enabled (Default Setting) Allows the system (if OFF or in Hibernate) to power-on automatically when AC is inserted. Allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by special LAN. Disabled (Default Setting) Maximizes battery health while still supporting heavy use during the work day. Disabled (Default Setting) Lets you to block entering to sleep (S3 state) in OS environment. Disabled (Default Setting) Sets the time of day when you would like the system to turn on automatically. Disabled (Default Setting) Minimizes AC power usage at times of peak demand. Disabled (Default Setting) Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby. Enabled (Default Setting) This options sets the panel brightness independently for Battery and AC power. Allows you to enable or disable the USB Emulation feature. Enabled (Default Setting)
Allows you to enable or disable the USB PowerShare feature. Enabled (Default Setting)
This option allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby. Disable(Default Setting)
Displays the SATA Operation information. Allows you to enable or disable the adapter warnings feature.
Function Key (Default Setting)
Displays the battery health information.
Adaptive (Default Setting)
Allows you enable or disable the various on board devices. The options are: · External USB Ports - Enabled (Default Setting) · USB Debug - Disabled (Default Setting)

Table 24. Security Option Unlock Setup Status
Admin Password Status

Description Unlocked (Default Setting) Displays the status of the admin password. Default Setting: Not set

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System Setup

Option System Password Status HDD Password Status Asset Tag Admin Password
System Password HDD Password Strong Password Password Change Password Bypass Password configuration Computrace
TPM Security
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access

Description
Displays the status of the system password. Default Setting: Not set
Displays the status of the system password. Default Setting: Not set
Allows you to set the asset tag.
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Allows you to set, change or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Allows you to set, change or delete the administrator password.
This field enforces strong passwords that contain at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character, and be at least 8 characters long.
Allows you to enable or disable permissions to set a System password and a Hard Drive password when the admin password is set. Default Setting: Permitted
This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) password and the internal HDD password prompts during system re-start. Disabled (Default Setting)
These fields control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for Admin and System passwords.
Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: · Deactivate (Default Setting) · Activate
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed.
This option lets you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system is enabled and visible to the operating system. When disabled the BIOS will not turn On the TPM During POST. The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to the operating system. When enabled, the BIOS will turn On the TPM during POST so that it can be used by the operating system. This option is Enable by default.
NOTE: Disabling this option does not change any settings you may have made to the TPM, nor does it delete or change any information or keys you may have stored there. It simply turns Off the TPM so that it cannot be used. When you reenable this option, the TPM will function exactly as it did before it was disabled.
NOTE: Changes to this option take effect immediately.
This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. Enabled (Default Setting)
This option enables or disables the Execute Disable mode for the processor. Enabled (Default Setting)
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screens via hotkeys during boot.

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Table 25. Boot Option Boot List Option Secure Boot
Load Legacy Option ROM
Expert Key Management Intel Software Guard Extensions
Set Boot Priority
Adapter Warnings SupportAssist OS Recovery Keypad (embedded) Fastboot Extend BIOS POST Time Warnings and Errors Wireless Switch SupportAssist System Resolution
Table 26. Exit Option Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Description
Default Setting: Legacy
This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature. · Disabled (Default Setting) - Windows 10) · Enabled - Windows 10
This option enables or disables the Load Legacy Option ROM feature. · Enabled (Default Setting) - Windows 10 · Disabled - Windows 10
Expert Key Management allows the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key databases to be manipulated. Disabled (Default Setting) Intel SGX Enabled: Enables Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Enabled (Default Setting) Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system: · 1 st Boot Priority [ CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive] · 2nd Boot Priority [Network] · 3rd Boot Priority [mini SSD] · 4th Boot Priority [USB Storage Device · 5th Boot Priority [Hard Drive] · 6th Boot Priority [Diskette Drive]
Lets you choose whether the system displays warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Enabled (Default Setting) Enables for disables the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain errors. Enabled (Default Setting) Lets you choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard. Fn Key Only Enabled by default. This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps. Minimal (Default Setting) Creates an additional pre-boot delay to see POST messages. This option cause the boot process to only pause when warnings or errors are detected. Enabled (Default Setting) Determines which wireless devices can be controlled by the Wireless Switch. WLAN and Bluetooth Enabled (Default Setting) Auto OS Recovery Threshold: Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool. Setting 2 default
Description
Allows you to save the changes you made. Allows you to discard the changes you made. Allows you to restore the default options. Allows you to discard the changes you made. Allows you to save the changes you made.

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System Setup

Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS update is completed.
1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support.
· Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. · Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen. 3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products. 4. Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page
5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears. 6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens. 7. Click Find it myself. 8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions. 9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download. 10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears. 11. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

System and setup password

Table 27. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password

Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
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. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed. 2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: · A password can have up to 32 characters.

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· The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. · Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. · Only the following special characters are allowed: space, ("), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). 3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK. 4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. 5. Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab. 4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
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.

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Software

This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
· Supported operating systems · Downloading drivers · Downloading the chipset driver

Supported operating systems

The topic lists the operating systems supported for Precision 5530 .

Table 28. Supported operating systems Features Supported operating systems Windows 10
Other

Specifications
Description
· Microsoft 10 Windows Pro 64-bit · Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit · Microsoft Windows 10 Pro National Academic (64-bit) · Microsoft Windows 10 Home National Academic (64-bit) · Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Enterprise · Microsoft windows 10 Pro for Workstation (64-bit)
· Ubuntu 16.04 LTS SP1 64-bit · RedHat Enterprise Linux 7.5

Downloading drivers
1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model. 4. Click Drivers and Downloads. 5. Select the operating system installed on your . 6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install. 7. Click Download File to download the driver for your . 8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. 9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Downloading the chipset driver
1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers and Downloads.

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5. Select the operating system installed in your computer. 6. Scroll down the page, expand Chipset, and select your chipset driver. 7. Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your computer. 8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. 9. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Getting help
Topics:
· Contacting Dell
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. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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