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Dell Precision 7540 Setup and specifications guide

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Dell Precision 7540

9th Gen Intel I9-9980HK (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 GHz up to 5.0 GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W) Integrated Intel UHD 630 9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2276M (6 core / 12 TH / 2.8 GHz up to 4.7 GHz / 12 M cache / 45 W) Integrated Intel UHD P630 9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2286M (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 Ghz up to 5.0 GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W) Integrated Intel UHD P630 Memory ...

Bottom view 1. Service tag label Hot key definition Table 2. Keyboard shortcut keys Hot keys Function Fn ESC - Fn Lock Allows the user to toggle between locked and unlocked Fn keys. Fn F1 - Audio Volume Mute Temporarily mutes/unmutes the audio.


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Dell Precision 7540
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P74F Regulatory Type: P74F002

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Contents

1 Set up your computer................................................................................................................... 5
2 Chassis........................................................................................................................................7 Front open view..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Left view................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................8 Palmrest view.........................................................................................................................................................................9 Back view................................................................................................................................................................................9 Bottom view......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Hot key definition................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3 System specifications................................................................................................................. 12 Technical specifications.......................................................................................................................................................12 System information........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Processor.........................................................................................................................................................................12 Memory............................................................................................................................................................................13 Storage............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Media card-reader..........................................................................................................................................................14 Audio................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Video................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Camera............................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Communications............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Ports and connectors.....................................................................................................................................................17 Contactless smart card..................................................................................................................................................17 Display.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................................................20 Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Battery............................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Power adapter................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................. 21 Operating system.......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................22 Support policy...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4 System setup............................................................................................................................. 23 System setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................24 Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................... 24 System setup options......................................................................................................................................................... 24 General options.............................................................................................................................................................. 24 System configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 25 Video screen options..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Security........................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Secure boot.................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Intel Software Guard Extensions options................................................................................................................... 30 Performance...................................................................................................................................................................30 Power management.......................................................................................................................................................31 Post behavior................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 33 Wireless options............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................34 System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 34 Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled................................................................................................. 35 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive................................................................................................35 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments.....................................................................................36 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu............................................................................................ 36 System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................38 Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 39 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................39
5 Software................................................................................................................................... 40 Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Downloading drivers............................................................................................................................................................40 Identifying Windows 10 OS version...................................................................................................................................40
6 Getting help...............................................................................................................................42 Contacting Dell.....................................................................................................................................................................42

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1. Connect the power cable and press the power button

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Set up your computer

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to a network.
b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.

3. Locate Dell apps.

Set up your computer

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Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Features

Specifications

Register your computer

Dell Help & Support

SupportAssist -- Check and update your computer

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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:
· Front open view · Left view · Right view · Palmrest view · Back view · Bottom view · Hot key definition
Front open view

1. Microphone (Optional) 3. Camera-status light (optional) 5. Battery status light

2. Camera-with shutter (Optional) 4. Microphone (Optional) 6. Speakers

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Left view
1. Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port 2. SD Card reader 3. Smartcard reader
Right view
1. Headset port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare 3. Security cable slot

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Chassis

Palmrest view

1. Power button 3. Fingerprint reader (optional) 5. Touchpad
Back view
1. RJ45 Network port 3. HDMI port

2. Keyboard 4. Contactless Card Reader (optional)

2. Mini DisplayPort 4. Power connector port

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Bottom view

1. Service tag label
Hot key definition
Table 2. Keyboard shortcut keys Hot keys Fn+ESC - Fn Lock Fn+F1 - Audio Volume Mute
Fn+F2 ­ Audio Volume Down/Decrease Fn+F3 ­ Audio Volume Up/Increase Fn+F4 ­ Microphone Mute
Fn+F6--Scroll lock Fn+F8 ­ LCD and Projector display
Fn+F9 ­ Search Fn+F10 ­ KB Illumination/Backlight

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Chassis

Function Allows the user to toggle between locked and unlocked Fn keys.
Temporarily mutes/unmutes the audio. The audio level before muting is returned after unmuting.
Decreases the audio volume until minimum/off is reached.
Increases the audio volume until maximum is reached.
Silences the on-board microphone so it cannot record audio. There is an LED on the F4 function key that notifies the user of the state of this feature: · LED off = microphone capable of recording audio · LED on = microphone muted and unable to record audio
Used as Scroll Lock key.
Determines video output to LCD and external Video devices when attached and displays present.
Mimics the Windows key + F keystroke to open Windows Search dialog box.
Determines the Keyboard Illumination/Backlight brightness level. The hot key cycles through the following brightness states when pressed: Disabled, Dim, Bright. For more detail, see Keyboard Illumination/Backlight section.

Hot keys Fn+F11 - Print screen Fn+F12 - Insert Fn+RightCtrl ­ Context Menu Fn+Left Cursor--Home Fn+Right Cursor ­ End Fn+B ­ Pause/Break
Fn+Arrow Key (Up) ­ Brightness Decrease
Fn+Arrow Key (Down) ­ Brightness Increase
Fn+Home - Radio On/Off
Fn+End - Sleep

Function It is used as Print Screen key It is used as Insert key It is used as Context Menu key. (a.k.a. Right-Click menu) It is used as Home key. It is used as End key. It is used as Pause/Break key. Specifically, Fn+B = Pause and Fn +Ctrl+B = Break.
Decreases the stepping of LCD brightness for each press until minimum is reached. For details, see the LCD Brightness section.
Increases the stepping of LCD brightness for each press until maximum is reached. For details, see the LCD Brightness section.
Toggles all the radios on and off. For example, WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth. Puts the system into the ACPI S3 State and does not wake the system.

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System 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:
· Technical specifications · Support policy
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.

System information
Table 3. System information Features Chipset DRAM bus width FLASH EPROM PCIe bus External bus frequency

Specifications Intel CM246 chipset 64-bit per channel (total 128 bit) 48 kHz 8 Gbps DMI 3.0-8GT/s

Processor

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

Table 4. Processor specifications

Type

UMA Graphics

9th Gen Intel I5-9400H (4 core / 8 TH / 2.5 Ghz up to 4.3 GHz / 8 Integrated Intel UHD 630 M cache / 45 W)

9th Gen Intel I7-9750H (6 core / 12 TH / 2.6 Ghz up to 4.5 GHz / Integrated Intel UHD 630 12 M cache / 45 W)

9th Gen Intel I7-9850H (6 core / 12 TH / 2.6 Ghz up to 4.6 GHz / Integrated Intel UHD 630 12 M cache / 45 W)

9th Gen Intel I9-9880H (8 core / 16 TH / 2.3 GHz up to 4.8 GHz / Integrated Intel UHD 630 16 M cache / 45 W)

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Type

UMA Graphics

9th Gen Intel I9-9980HK (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 GHz up to 5.0 GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W)

Integrated Intel UHD 630

9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2276M (6 core / 12 TH / 2.8 GHz up to 4.7 Integrated Intel UHD P630 GHz / 12 M cache / 45 W)

9th Gen Intel Xeon E-2286M (8 core / 16 TH / 2.4 Ghz up to 5.0 Integrated Intel UHD P630 GHz / 16 M cache / 45 W)

Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications Feature Minimum memory configuration Maximum memory configuration Number of slots Maximum memory supported per slot Memory options
Type Speed

Specifications
8 GB
128 GB
4 SODIMM
32 GB
· 8 GB - 1 x 8 GB · 16 GB - 1 x 16 GB · 16 GB - 2 x 8 GB · 32 GB - 1 x 32 GB · 32 GB - 2 x 16 GB · 32 GB - 4 x 8 GB · 64 GB - 4 x 16 GB · 64 GB - 2 x 32 GB · 128 GB - 4 x 32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM ECC and Non-ECC memory
· 2666 MHz · 3200 MHz

Table 6. Memory population rules DIMM Sku X1 X2 X3

Implementation B B+D A+B+C+D

Location of channel A, B, C, D:
1. B and D under Keyboard­ Slot B close to touchpad and Slot D close to LCD 2. A and C under Base­ Slot C close to rear Input/Output and Slot A close to the battery

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Storage

Table 7. Storage specifications

Type

Form factor

Three Solid-State Drive M.2 2280 (SSD)

Interface

Security option

· PCIe 4x4 NVMe, Up SED to 32 Gbps

One 2.5" Hard-Disk Drive Approximately (2.760 x (HHD) with 4 cell battery 3.959 x 0.374 inches) only

SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps

SED FIPS

Capacity
· Up to 512 GB · Up to 2 TB Up to 2 TB

Media card-reader
Table 8. Media-card reader specifications Features Type Supported cards

Specifications
One SD-card slot
· SD · SDHC · SDXC

Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications Features Controller Type Speakers Interface
Internal speaker amplifier

Specifications
Realtek ALC3281
Four-channel high-definition audio
Two (Directional speakers)
· Universal audio jack · Stereo headphone · Stereo headset · Stereo line in · Microphone in · Stereo line out
2W (RMS) per channel

Video

Table 10. Video specifications

Controller

Type

Intel UHD Graphics 630

UMA

CPU Dependency

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

External display Maximum

support

resolution

· Intel Core Integrated Processor i5
· Intel Core Processor i7

Shared system mDP/HDMI/ Type- 4096 × 2304

memory

C

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Controller

Type

Intel UHD

UMA

Graphics P630

Radeon Pro WX Discrete 3200

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete T1000

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete T2000

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete RTX3000

CPU Dependency

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

External display Maximum

support

resolution

· Intel Core Processor i9

Intel Xeon

Integrated

Shared system mDP/HDMI/ Type- 4096 × 2304

memory

C

NA

GDDR5

4 GB

HDMI/mDP/USB-C · Single

DisplayPort 1.4 -

7680 x 4320

(8k) @ 30 Hz

· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz

· HDMI 2.0 - 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

NA

GDDR5

4 GB

mDP/HDMI/Type-C Maximum digital:

· Single DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 30 Hz (mDP/Type-C to DisplayPort)
· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz (mDP/TypeC to DisplayPort)
· HDMI 2.0, 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

NA

GDDR5

4 GB

mDP/HDMI/Type-C Maximum digital:

· Single DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 30 Hz (mDP/Type-C to DisplayPort)
· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz (mDP/TypeC to DisplayPort)
· HDMI 2.0, 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

NA

GDDR6

6 GB

mDP/HDMI/Type-C Maximum digital:

· Single DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 30 Hz

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Controller

Type

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete RTX4000

NVIDIA Quadro Discrete RTX5000

CPU Dependency

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

NA

GDDR6

8 GB

NA

GDDR6

16 GB

External display Maximum

support

resolution

(mDP/Type-C to DisplayPort)
· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz (mDP/TypeC to DisplayPort)
· HDMI 2.0, 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

mDP/HDMI/Type-C Maximum digital:
· Single DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 30 Hz (mDP/Type-C to DisplayPort)
· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz (mDP/TypeC to DisplayPort)
· HDMI 2.0b, 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

mDP/HDMI/Type-C Maximum digital:
· Single DisplayPort 1.4 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 30 Hz (mDP/Type-C to DisplayPort)
· Dual DisplayPort 1.4 - 7680 x 4320 (8k) @ 60 Hz (mDP/TypeC to DisplayPort)
· HDMI 2.0b, 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz

Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications Features Resolution

Specifications
Camera: · Still image: 0.92 megapixels · Video: 1280x720 at 30 fps Infrared camera (optional on FHD non-touch):

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Features Diagonal viewing angle

Specifications
· Still image: 0.30 megapixels · Video: 340x340 at 60 fps
· Camera - 86.7 degrees · Infrared camera - 70 degrees

Communications
Table 12. Communications Features Network adapter
Wireless

Specifications
Integrated Intel i219LM10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE
· Wi-Fi 802.11n/ac via M.2 · Bluetooth

Ports and connectors
Table 13. Ports and connectors Features Memory card reader Smart card reader USB Security Docking port Audio
Video
Network adapter Thunderbolt

Specifications SD 4.0 memory card reader Standard Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Noble wedge lock slot Cable dock support · Headset port · Noise reduction array microphones · Mini DisplayPort 1.4 · HDMI 2.0 One RJ-45 connector Two thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports

Contactless smart card

Table 14. Contactless smartcard Title Felica Card Support Prox (Proximity) (125kHz) Card support ISO 14443 Type A Card Support

Description

Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes Felica contactless cards

Reader and software capable of supporting No Prox/Proximity/125kHz contactless cards

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes ISO 14443 Type A contactless cards

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Title ISO 14443 Type B Card Support ISO/IEC 21481
ISO/IEC 18092
ISO 15693 Card Support NFC Tag Support NFC Reader Mode NFC Writer Mode NFC Peer-to-Peer Mode EMVCo Compliant EMVCo Certified NFC Proximity OS Interface PC/SC OS interface
CCID driver compliance
Windows Certified Dell ControlVault support

Description

Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes ISO 14443 Type B contactless cards

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens

Reader and software capable of supporting Yes ISO15693 contactless cards

Supports reading and processing of NFC Yes compliant tag information

Support for NFC Forum Defined Reader

Yes

mode

Support for NFC Forum Defined Writer

Yes

mode

Support for NFC Forum Defined Peer to Yes Peer mode

Compliant with EMVCO smartcard

Yes

standards as posted to www.emvco.com

Formally certified based on EMVCO

Yes

smartcard standards

Enumerates NFP (Near Field Proximity)

Yes

device for OS to utilize

Personal Computer/Smart Card

Yes

specification for integration of hardware

readers into personal computer

environments

Common driver support for Integrated

Yes

Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level

drivers

Device certified by Microsoft WHCK

Yes

Device connects to Dell ControlVault for Yes usage and processing

NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported.

Table 15. Supported cards Manufacturer HID
NXP/Mifare G&D

Card jCOP readertest3 A card (14443a) 1430 1L DESFire D8H iClass (Legacy) iClass SEOS Mifare DESFire 8K White PVC Cards Mifare Classic 1K White PVC Cards NXP Mifare Classic S50 ISO Card idOnDemand - SCE3.2 144K

Supported Yes
Yes Yes

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Manufacturer
Oberthur
Display
Table 16. 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)

Card SCE6.0 FIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare SCE6.0 nonFIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare SCE6.0 FIPS 144K Dual + 1K Mifare SCE6.0 nonFIPS 144K Dual + 1 K Mifare SCE7.0 FIPS 144K idOnDemand - OCS5.2 80K ID-One Cosmo 64 RSA D V5.4 T=0 card

Supported Yes

Specifications
· 15.6 in. FHD WVA, 1920x1080 AG, NT, 45% color NTSC gamut · 15.6 in. FHD WVA, 1920x1080 AG, NT, 72% color NTSC gamut · 15.6 in. FHD WVA, 1920x1080 TL, Touch, 72% NTSC color
gamut · 15.6 in. UHD WVA, 3840x2160 AG, NT, 100% Adobe color
gamut
· 220 nits (FHD 45% color gamut ) · 300 nits (FHD 72% color gamut ) · 500 nits (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut)
· FHD - 193.59 mm (7.62 in.) · UHD - 194.40 mm (7.65 in.)
· FHD - 344.16 mm (13.55 in.) · UHD - 345.60 mm (13.61 in.)
· FHD - 394.87 mm (15.60 in.) · UHD - 396.52 mm (15.60 in.)
· FHD - 2.07 · UHD - 8.29
· FHD - 141 · UHD - 282
· FHD - 700:1 · UHD - 1200:1
60 Hz
80/80 degrees
80/80 degrees
· FHD - 0.179 mm · UHD - 0.090 mm
· 4.2 W (FHD 45% color gamut ) · 6.2 W (FHD 72% color gamut ) · 10 W (UHD Adobe 100% colour gamut)

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Keyboard
Table 17. Keyboard specifications Features Number of keys
Size
Backlit keyboard Layout
Touchpad
Table 18. Touchpad specifications Features Resolution Dimensions Multi-touch
Battery
Table 19. Battery Features Type
Dimension

Weight (maximum)

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Specifications · 103 (U.S. and Canada) · 104 (Europe) · 106 (Brazil) · 107 (Japan) Full sized · X= 19.00 mm key pitch · Y= 19.00 mm key pitch Optional QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
Specifications · Horizontal: 1048 · Vertical: 984 · Width: 3.92 inches (99.50 mm ) · Height: 2.09 inches (53 mm) Configurable single finger and multi-finger gestures
Specifications · 64 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 4 cell battery with ExpressCharge · 97 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 6 cell battery with ExpressCharge · 97 WHr Lithium ion Polymer 6 cell battery with three year
warranty 1. 64 WHr "smart" lithium-ion
· Length - 222.40 mm (8.76 in) · Width - 73.80 mm (2.90 in) · Height - 11.15 mm (0.44 in) · Weight - 298.00 g 2. 97 WHr "smart" lithium-ion · Length - 332.00 mm (13.07 in) · Width - 73.80 mm (2.90 in) · Height - 11.15 mm (0.439 in) · Weight - 445.00 g · 64 WHr - 2.98 kg (0.66 lb) · 97 WHr - 4.45 kg (0.98 lb)

Features 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 20. Power adapter specifications Features Type Input Voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range (Operating) Temperature range (Non-Operating)
Dimensions and weight
Table 21. Dimensions and weight Features Height
Width Depth Weight

Specifications · 64 WHr - 7.8 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

Specifications 180 W adapter 100 to 240 VAC 180 W - 2.34 A 50 Hz to 60 Hz 180 W - 9.23 A (continuous) 19.5 VDC 0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F) 40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)

Specifications Front height (Touch) - 1.02 inches (25.9 mm) Rear height (Touch) - 1.21 inches (30.85 mm) Front height (Non-touch) - 0.98 inches (25.0 mm) Rear height (Non-touch) - 1.18 inches (29.97 mm) Front height (AI Cover) - 0.94 inches (24.0 mm) Rear height (AI Cover) - 1.19 inches (30.4 mm)
14.87 inches (377.60 mm)
9.89 inches (251.30 mm)
Starting 5.57 lbs (2.52 kg)

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Operating system
Table 22. Operating system Features Operating systems supported

Specifications
· Windows 10 Home (64 bit) · Windows 10 Professional (64 bit) · Windows 10 Pro for Workstations (64 bit) · Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64bit) · Red Hat Linux Enterprise 8.0

Computer environment

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

Table 23. Computer environment

Operating

Temperature range

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Relative humidity (maximum)

20% to 80% (non-condensing) NOTE: Maximum dew point temperature = 26°C

Vibration (maximum) Shock (maximum)

0.26 GRMS 105 G 

Altitude (maximum)

-15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)

Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
20% to 95% (non-condensing) NOTE: Maximum dew point temperature = 33°C
1.37 GRMS 40 G
-15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)

* 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.

Support policy
For more information on support policy, see the knowledge base articles PNP13290, PNP18925, and PNP18955.

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System setup
System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can: · Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware · View the system hardware configuration · Enable or disable integrated devices · Set performance and power management thresholds · Manage your computer security
Topics:
· System setup · Boot menu · Navigation keys · Boot Sequence · System setup options · Updating the BIOS in Windows · System and setup password
System setup
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes: · Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. · Change the system configuration information. · Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.
Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS. The options are: · UEFI Boot:
· Windows Boot Manager · · Other Options:
· BIOS Setup · BIOS Flash Update · Diagnostics · Change Boot Mode Settings

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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.

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

General options
Table 24. General Option System Information
Battery Information

Description
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. The options are: · System Information · Memory Configuration · Processor Information · Device Information
Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.

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Option Boot Sequence
UEFI Boot Path Security
Date/Time
System configuration
Table 25. System Configuration Option Integrated NIC
SATA Operation
Drives
SMART Reporting USB Configuration

Description
Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: · Windows Boot Manager · Boot List Option-UEFI is the enabled by default.
Allows you to control whether the system prompts the user to enter the Admin password when booting to a UEFI boot path. Click one of the following options: · Always, Except Internal HDD--Default · Always · Never
Allows you to set the date and time. The change to the system date and time takes effect immediately.

Description
Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. Click one of the following options: · Disabled · Enabled · Enabled w/PXE--Default
Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard-drive controller. Click one of the following options: · Disabled · AHCI · RAID On--Default
NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode.
Allows you to enable or disable various drives on board. The options are: · SATA-1 · SATA­4 · M.2 PCIe SSD-0 · M.2 PCIe SSD-1 All the options are set by default.
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is disabled by default. · Enable SMART Reporting
Allows you to enable or disable the internal/integrated USB configuration.

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Option
Dell Type-C Dock Configuration Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration

Thunderbolt Auto Switch USB PowerShare Audio
Keyboard Illumination
Keyboard Backlight Tmeout on AC

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Description
The options are: · Enable USB Boot Support · Enable External USB Ports All the options are set by default.
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
Always allow Dell docks. This setting affects only the Type-C ports connected to a Dell WD or TB dock.
Allows you to configure the Thunderbolt adapter security settings within the operating system. The options are: · Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support--Default · Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot Support · Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Pre-boot Modules Choose any one option: · Security level - No Security · Security level - User Authorization--Default · Security level - Secure Connect · Security level - Display Port Only
Allows auto switch the thunderbolt option.
This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port (disabled by default). · Enable USB PowerShare
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The options are: · Enable Microphone · Enable Internal Speaker This option is set by default.
This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are: · Disabled · Dim · Bright--Default
Allows to define the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is plugged in the system. The Keyboard Backlight tiemout value is only in effect when the backlight is enabled. · 5 seconds · 10 seconds--Default · 15 seconds · 30 seconds · 1 minute

Option Keyboard Backlight Tmeout on Battery
Touchscreen Unobtrusive Mode Miscellaneous devices
MAC Address Pass-Through
Video screen options
Table 26. Video Option LCD Brightness Switchable Graphics

Description
· 5 minutes · 15 minutes · Never
Allows to define the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when the system is running only on battery power. The Keyboard Backlight tiemout value is only in effect when the backlight is enabled.
· 5 seconds · 10 seconds--Default · 15 seconds · 30 seconds · 1 minute · 5 minutes · 15 minutes · Never
This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled.
Allows you to turn off all light and sound emissions in the system when you press Fn+F7. This option is disabled by default.
Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.
· Enable Camera--Default · Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection--Default · Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card--Default · Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot · Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode
This feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with the selected MAC address from the system. The default option is to use the Passthrough MAC Address.
When the Integrated NIC option is selected, we recommend one of the following:
· Disable the integrated NIC in the BIOS to prevent any issues from multiple NICs on the network with identical MAC addresses.
· If the Integrated NIC cannot be disabled, do not connect it to the same network as your dock or USB Ethernet dongle.

Description
Allows you to set the display brightness depending upon the power source. On Battery (50% is default) and On AC (100% default).
This option enables or disables switchable graphics technologies such as NVIDIA Optimus and SMD PowerExpress.
It should only be enabled for Windows 7 and later versions of Windows or the Ubuntu OS. This feature is not applicable to other operating systems.

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Security

Table 27. Security Option Admin Password
System Password
Strong Password Password Configuration Password Bypass
Password Change Non-Admin Setup Changes UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates TPM 2.0 Security

Description
Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator(admin) password. The entries to set password are: · Enter the old password: · Enter the new password: · Confirm new password: Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:" field is marked to "Not set". Hence, password has to be set for the first time you login and then you can change or delete the password.
Allows you to set, change, or delete the System password. The entries to set password are: · Enter the old password: · Enter the new password: · Confirm new password: Click OK once you set the password.
NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:" field is marked to "Not set". Hence, password has to be set for the first time you login and then you can change or delete the password.
Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong password. · Enable Strong Password This option is not set by default.
You can define the length of your password. Min = 4, Max = 32
Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal HDD password, when it is set, during a system restart. Click one of the options: · Disabled--Default · Reboot bypass
Allows you to change the System password when the administrator password is set. · Allow Non-Admin Password Changes This option is set by default.
Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password. · Allow Wireless Switch Changes This option is not set by default.
Allows you to update the system BIOS via UEFI capsule update packages. · Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:

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Option

Description

· TPM On--Default · Clear · PPI Bypass for Enable Command--Default · PPI Bypass for Disbale Command · PPI Bypass for Clear Command · Attestation Enable--Default · Key Storage Enable--Default · SHA-256--Default

Absolute (R)

Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software.
The options are:
· Deactivate · Disable · Activate--Default

OROM keyboard Access

Allows you to enable or disable Option ROM configuration screens via hotkeys during boot.
· Enable--Default · Disable · One Time Enable

Admin Setup Lockout

Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an administrator password is set. · Enable Admin Setup Lockout This option is not set by default.

Master Password Lockout Allows you to disable master password support. · Enable Master Password Lockout This option is not set by default.

NOTE: Hard Disk password should be cleared before the settings can be changed.

SMM Security Mitigation

Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protection. · SMM Security Mitigation This option is not set by default.

Secure boot
Table 28. Secure Boot Option Secure Boot Enable Secure Boot Mode
Expert Key Management

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot Feature. · Secure Boot Enable--Default
Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the behaviour of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver signatures. Choose one of the option: · Deployed Mode--Default · Audit Mode
Allows you to enable or disable Expert Key Management. · Enable Custom Mode

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Option

Description
This option is not set by default. The Custom Mode Key Management options are: · PK--Default · KEK · db · dbx

Intel Software Guard Extensions options

Table 29. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Intel SGX Enable
Enclave Memory Size

Description
This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main operating systems. Click one of the following options: · Disabled · Enabled · Software controlled--Default
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size Click one of the following options: · 32 MB · 64 MB · 128 MB--Default

Performance
Table 30. Performance Option Multi Core Support
Intel SpeedStep
C-States Control
Intel TurboBoost

Description
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the additional cores. · All--Default ·1 ·2 ·3
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor. · Enable Intel SpeedStep This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. · C states This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

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Option Hyper-Thread Control

Description
· Enable Intel TurboBoost This option is set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. · Disabled · Enabled--Default

Power management

Table 31. Power Management

Option AC Behavior

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. · Wake on AC This option is not set by default.

Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology. · Enabled--Default

Auto On Time

Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically.
The options are:
· Disabled--Default · Every Day · Weekdays · Select Days
This option is not set by default.

USB Wake Support

Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby. · Enable USB Wake Support This option is not set by default.

Wireless Radio Control

This option if enabled, will sense the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN). Upon disconnection from the wired network the selected wireless radio will ne enabled.
· Control WLAN radio · Control WWAN radio
This option is not set by default.

Wake on LAN

This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power supply.
· Disabled--Default - Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.
· LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals. · WLAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals. · LAN or WLAN - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN or WLAN signals.

Block Sleep

Allows you to block entering to sleep in OS environment.

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Option

Description

Advanced Battery Charge This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the

Configuration

standard charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non-work hours to improve the battery

health.

Primary Battery Charge Configuration

Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery.
The options are:
· Adaptive--Default · Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. · ExpressCharge- The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell's fast charging
technology. · Primarily AC use · Custom
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.

Post behavior

Table 32. POST Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Numlock Enable Fn Lock Options
Fastboot
Extended BIOS POST Time
Full Screen Logo

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. · Enable Adapter Warnings--Default
Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock function when the system boots. · Enable Numlock--Default
Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1­F12, between their standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these keys. · Fn Lock--Default Click one of the following options: · Lock Mode Disable/Standard · Lock Mode Enable/Secondary--Default
Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. Click one of the following options: · Minimal · Thorough--Default · Auto
Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. Click one of the following options: · 0 seconds--Default · 5 seconds · 10 seconds
Allows you to display full screen logo, if your image matches screen resolution. · Enable Full Screen Logo This option is not set by default.

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Option Sign of Life Indication
Warnings and Errors

Description
Allows the system to indicate during POST that the power button press has been acknowledged by turning on the keyboard backlight.
Allows you to select different options to either stop, prompt and wait for user input, continue when warnings are detected but pause on errors, or continue when either warnings or errors are detected during the POST process.
Click one of the following options:
· Prompt on Warnings and Errors--Default · Continue on Warnings · Continue on Warnings and Errors

Virtualization support

Table 33. Virtualization Support

Option Virtualization

Description
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology. · Enable Intel Virtualization Technology This option is set by default.

VT for Direct I/O

Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
· Enable VT for Direct I/O
This option is set by default.

Wireless options
Table 34. Wireless Option Wireless Switch
Wireless Device Enable

Description
Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: · WWAN · GPS (on WWAN Module) · WLAN · Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default.
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. The options are: · WWAN/GPS · WLAN · Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default.

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Maintenance

Table 35. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag BIOS Downgrade
Data Wipe
Bios Recovery

Description Displays the service tag of your computer.
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
Allows you to flash previous revisions of the system firmware. · Allow BIOS Downgrade This option is set by default.
Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. · Wipe on Next Boot This option is not set by default.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive--This option is set by default. Allows you to recover the corrupted BIOS from a recovery file on the HDD or an external USB drive. BIOS Auto-Recovery-- Allows you to recover the BIOS automatically.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive field should be enabled. Always Perform Integrity Check--Performs integrity check on every boot.

System logs

Table 36. System Logs Option BIOS events Thermal Events Power Events

Description Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events. Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.

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.

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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.
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled
CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/ sln153694
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive
If the system cannot load into Windows, but there is still a need to update the BIOS, download the BIOS file using another system and save it to a bootable USB Flash Drive.
NOTE: You will need to use a bootable USB flash drive. Please refer to the following article for further details: https:// www.dell.com/support/article/sln143196/
1. Download the BIOS update .EXE file to another system. 2. Copy the file e.g. O9010A12.EXE onto the bootable USB flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Enter. 6. The system will boot to a Diag C:\> prompt. 7. Run the file by typing the full filename, for example, O9010A12.exe and press Enter. 8. The BIOS Update Utility will load. Follow the instructions on screen.

Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen

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Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments
If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln171755/.
Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu
Updating your system BIOS using a BIOS update .exe file copied to a FAT32 USB key and booting from the F12 one time boot menu. BIOS Update You can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB key or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu on the system. Most Dell systems built after 2012 have this capability and you can confirm by booting your system to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your system. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
NOTE: Only systems with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time Boot Menu can use this function.
Updating from the One-Time Boot Menu To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you will need: · USB key formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable) · BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB key · AC power adapter connected to the system · Functional system battery to flash the BIOS Perform the following steps to execute the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu:
CAUTION: Do not power off the system during the BIOS update process. Powering off the system could make the system fail to boot.
1. From a power off state, insert the USB key where you copied the flash into a USB port of the system . 2. Power on the system and press the F12 key to access the One-Time Boot Menu, Highlight BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow
keys then press Enter.

3. The Bios flash menu will open then click the Flash from file.

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4. Select external USB device

5. Once the file is selected, Double click the flash target file, then press submit .

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6. Click the Update BIOS then system will reboot to flash the BIOS.

7. Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed.

System and setup password

Table 37. 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.

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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 reboot. 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. · 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 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 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 restarts.

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5

Software

This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
· Operating system · Downloading drivers · Identifying Windows 10 OS version

Operating system

Table 38. Operating system Features Operating systems supported

Specifications
· Windows 10 Home (64 bit) · Windows 10 Professional (64 bit) · Windows 10 Pro for Workstations (64 bit) · Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64bit) · Red Hat Linux Enterprise 8.0

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.

Identifying Windows 10 OS version

Run dialog box with the Windows Key + R keyboard shortcut. Once that box shows up, enter winver (it stands for Windows version).

Table 39. Identifying Windows 10 OS version

OS Version

Code name

Windows 10

Threshold 1

Windows 10

Threshold 2

Windows 10

Redstone 1

Windows 10

Redstone 2

Windows 10

Redstone 3

Windows 10

Redstone 4

Version 1507 1511 1607 1703 1709 1803

Latest build 10240 10586 14393 15063 16299 17134

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OS Version Windows 10 Windows 10

Code name Redstone 5 19H1

Version 1809 1903

Latest build 17763 18362

Software

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6
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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