Dell Vostro 3590 (With optical drive)
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P75F
Regulatory Type: P75F010
Contents
Left view.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................8
System information..............................................................................................................................................................12
System board connectors...................................................................................................................................................14
Power adapter......................................................................................................................................................................18
Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................20
Contents
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Security...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Secure boot....................................................................................................................................................................23
Intel Software Guard Extensions.................................................................................................................................24
Power management......................................................................................................................................................25
Wireless...........................................................................................................................................................................27
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................28
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Contents
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Set up your computer
Steps
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
2. Finish Windows system setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
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Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
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If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps
Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device
drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
Set up your computer
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum
capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site
for latest instructions.
Steps
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4. Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7. Click Create.
8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts
remain the same across all language configurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys
Description
Fn + Esc
Toggle Fn-key lock
Fn + F1
Mute audio
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Fn + F8
Fn + F9
Fn + F11
Fn + F12
Fn + PrtScr
Fn + Ctrl
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous
Play / Pause
Play next
Switch to external display
Search
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn on/off wireless
Open application menu
Keyboard shortcuts
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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.
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System information
Table 3. System information
Feature
Specifications
Integrated in the processor
Chipset
128-bit
DRAM bus width
FLASH EPROM
PCIe bus
SPI 16 MB and 8 MB
Gen 3.0
Processor
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary
by region/country.
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System specifications
Table 4. Processor specifications
Type
UMA Graphics
10th Generation Intel Core i3 processor (2 cores/4 MB/4T/4.1 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics
10th Generation Intel Core i5 processor (4 cores/6 MB/8T/4.2 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics
10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor (4 cores/8 MB/8T/4.9 GHz/15 W) Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Feature
Specifications
4 GB
Minimum memory configuration
16 GB
Maximum memory configuration
Number of slots
2x SODIMM
Memory options
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4 GB - 1 x 4 GB
8 GB - 2 x 4 GB (optional)
8 GB - 1 x 8 GB (optional)
12 GB - 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB (optional)
16 GB - 2 x 8 GB (optional)
16 GB - 1 x 16 GB (optional)
DDR4
Type
Speed
2666 MHz
Storage
Table 6. Storage specifications
Type
Form factor
Interface
Capacity
Solid-State Drive
M.2
M.2 SSD
Class 20: 128 GB
Class 35: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512
GB
HDD
2.5 inches
SATA
Upto 2 TB 5400 RPM
Upto 1 TB 7200 RPM
Intel Optane
Dual drives
M.2
PCIe
16 GB
2.5 inches HDD + M.2
SATA + M.2 SSD
Yes, it is available
Audio
Table 7. Audio specifications
Feature
Specifications
Controller
Type
Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Two-channel high-definition audio
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Feature
Specifications
Speakers
Two (Directional speakers)
Interface
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Universal audio jack
High-quality speakers
Noise reducing single microphone
Stereo headset/mic combo
Internal speaker amplifier
2 W (RMS) per channel
System board connectors
Table 8. System board connectors
Feature
Specifications
M.2 Connectors
Two (2280 Key-M and 2230 Key-E)
Serial ATA (SATA) connector
One Gen 3 supports 7 mm SATA
Media card-reader
Table 9. Media card-reader specifications
Feature
Specifications
Type
One Micro SD card slot
Supported cards
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Micro SD
Micro SDHC
Micro SDXC
Video card
Table 10. Video card specifications
Controller
Type
CPU Dependency
Graphics Capacity
memory
type
External display Maximum
support
resolution
Intel UHD
Graphics
UMA
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10th Generation Intel
Core i3 processor
10th Generation Intel
Core i5 processor
10thth Generation Intel
Core i7 processor
Integrated Shared system HDMI 1.4b
memory
4096 x 2304
GDDR5
2 GB
AMD Radeon610 Discrete
NA
No
1920 x 1080
Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Feature
Specifications
Resolution
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Still image: 0.92 megapixels (HD)
Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
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Feature
Specifications
Camera - 78.6°
Diagonal viewing angle
Number of cameras
Type
One
HD fixed focus
Sensor type
CMOS sensor technology
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
0.92 megapixels (HD)
Video Max resolution
Still image max resolution
Wireless
Table 12. Wireless specifications
Feature
Specifications
Type
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DW1707 (QCA9565)
DW1810 (QCA9377)
DW1820 (QCA61x4A)
Intel 9560
Intel 9462AC
867 Mbps
Maximum transfer rate
Frequency bands
Encryption
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
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64-bit/128-bit WEP
AES-CCMP
TKIP
Ports and connectors
Table 13. Ports and connectors
Features
Specifications
Memory card reader
USB
Micro SD 3.0 memory card reader
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One USB 2.0 port
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Security
Audio
Noble wedge security slot
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Universal audio jack
Noise reduction single microphone
Video
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HDMI 1.4b (UMA and discrete)
VGA port
Network adapter
One RJ-45 connector
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Display
Table 14. Display specifications
Feature
Specifications
Type
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15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) TN, Anti-glare, Ultra slim
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) TN, Anti-glare (Optional)
360 mm (14.17 inch)
224.3 mm (8.83 inch)
396.24 mm (15.6 inch)
Height (Active area)
Width (Active area)
Diagonal
Luminance/Brightness (typical)
Refresh rate
220 nits typ
60 Hz
+/- 40 degrees
Horizontal viewing angle (min)
Vertical viewing angle (min)
+10/- 30 degrees
Keyboard
Table 15. Keyboard specifications
Feature
Specifications
Number of keys
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101 (US)
102 (UK)
104 (Brazil)
105 (Japan)
Size
Full sized
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X= 19.05 mm key pitch
Y= 18.05 mm key pitch
Layout
QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
Touchpad
Table 16. Touchpad specifications
Feature
Specifications
Resolution
Dimensions
3215x2429
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Width: 4.13 inch (105 mm)
Height: 3.14 inch (80 mm)
Multi-touch
Supports four fingers
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Fingerprint reader—optional
Table 17. Fingerprint reader specifications
Feature
Specifications
Sensor technology
Capacitive
Sensor resolution
Sensor area
500 DPI
5.5 mm x 4.4 mm (0.22 inches x 0.17 inches)
108 x 88
Sensor pixel size
Operating system
Table 18. Operating system
Feature
Specifications
Operating systems supported
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Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
Windows 10 Professional (64 bit)
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit
Battery
Table 19. Battery specifications
Feature
Specifications
Type
3-cell Primatic/Polymer battery 33 WHr
3-cell Primatic/Polymer battery 42 WHr
Dimension
Width
Depth
Height
175.37 mm (6.9 in)
90.73 mm (3.57 in)
5.9 mm (0.24 in)
0.2 kg (0.44 lb )
Weight (maximum)
Voltage
11.4 VDC
300 discharge / charge cycles
Standard charge
Life span
0°C to 60°C: 4 hours
Charging time when the computer is
off (approximate)
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-
intensive conditions
Operating time
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
-20°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
CR 2032
Temperature range: Operating
Temperature range: Storage
Coin-cell battery
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Power adapter
Table 20. Power adapter specifications
Feature
Specifications
Type
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45 W (UMA)
45 W Ruggedized
65 W (Discrete)
100 VAC - 240 VAC
Input Voltage
Input current (maximum)
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1.3 A for 45 W
1.7 A for 65 W
50 Hz to 60 Hz
Input frequency
Output current
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2.31 A for 45 W
3.34 A for 65 W
19.5 VDC
Rated output voltage
0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Temperature range (Operating)
Temperature range (Non-Operating)
Dimensions and weight
Table 21. Dimensions and weight
Feature
Specifications
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
20.65 mm to 22.6 mm (0.813 inch to 0.89 inch)
380 mm (14.96 inch)
258 mm (10.15 inch)
2.17 kg (4.78 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 22. Computer environment
Operating
Storage
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Temperature range
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 33°C
Relative humidity (maximum)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 26°C
0.66 GRMS
140 G †
1.30 GRMS
160 G‡
Vibration (maximum)
Shock (maximum)
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Operating
Storage
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)
0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
Altitude (maximum)
* 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.
Security
Table 23. Security specifications
Feature
Specifications
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Integrated on the system board
Discrete TPM
Integrated on the system board
Windows Hello Support
Cable cover
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Chassis intrusion switch
Chassis lock slot and loop support
Security Software
Table 24. Security Software specifications
Feature
Specifications
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Dell Data Guardian
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Dell Encryption (Enterprise or Personal)
Dell Threat Defense
RSA SecurID Access
RSA NetWitness Endpoint
MozyPro or MozyEnterprise
VMware Airwatch/WorkspaceONE
Absolute Data & Device Security
System specifications
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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:
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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
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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:
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UEFI Boot:
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Windows Boot Manager
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Other Options:
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BIOS Setup
BIOS Flash Update
Diagnostics
Change Boot Mode Settings
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
Navigation
Up arrow
Down arrow
Enter
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.
Spacebar
Tab
Esc
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.
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System setup
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 25. General
Option
Description
System Information
Displays the following information:
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System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag,
Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed,
Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A size, and DIMM B size
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor
L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
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Device Information: Displays Primary HDD, ODD Device, M.2 SATA SSD, M.2 PCIe SSD-0,
LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel type,
Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, and Bluetooth Device.
Battery Information
Boot Sequence
Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.
Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from
the devices specified in this list.
Advanced Boot Options
Allows you to select the Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default, no option
is selected.
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Enable Legacy Option ROMs
Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
UEFI Boot Path Security
This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu.
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Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
Always
Never
Date/Time
Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect
immediately.
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System information
Table 26. System Configuration
Option
Description
Integrated NIC
Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller.
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Disabled = The internal LAN is off and not visible to the operating system.
Enabled = The internal LAN is enabled.
Enabled w/PXE = The internal LAN is enabled (with PXE boot) (selected by default)
SATA Operation
Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
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Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden
AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode
RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default)
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Option
Description
Drives
Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:
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SATA-0 (enabled by default)
SATA-1 (enabled by default)
SATA-2 (enabled by default)
M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)
Smart Reporting
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system
startup. The Enable Smart Reporting option is disabled by default.
USB Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:
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Enable USB Boot Support
Enable External USB Port
All the options are enabled by default.
Audio
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option Enable Audio is selected
by default.
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Enable Microphone
Enable Internal Speaker
Both the options are selected by default.
Miscellaneous Devices
Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:
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Enable Camera (enabled by default)
Video
Option
Description
LCD Brightness
Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD
brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.
NOTE: The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Security
Table 27. Security
Option
Description
Admin Password
System Password
Strong Password
Password Configuration
Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.
Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.
This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.
Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a administrative
password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4 and 32.
Password Bypass
This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts
during a system restart.
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Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This
option is enabled by default.
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Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).
NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords
when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt
for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.
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Option
Description
Password Change
This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk passwords are
permitted when an administrator password is set.
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.
Non-Admin Setup Changes
Determines whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an administrator password is
set.
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
This option is selected by default. Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as
Microsoft Windows Update and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
TPM 2.0 Security
Allows you to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is visible to the operating
system.
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TPM On (default)
Clear
PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
PPI Bypass for Disable Commands
PPI Bypass for Clear Commands
Attestation Enable (default)
Key Storage Enable (default)
SHA-256 (default)
Choose any one option:
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Disabled
Enabled (default)
Computrace(R)
This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service
from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset
management.
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Deactivate
Disable
Activate - This option is selected by default.
OROM Keyboard Access
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screen via
hotkeys during boot.
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Enabled (default)
Disabled
One Time Enable
Admin Setup Lockout
Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when Admin password is set. This option is not set
by default.
Master Password Lockout
SMM Security Mitigation
Allows you to disable master password support Hard Disk passwords need to be cleared before the
settings can be changed. This option is not set by default.
Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This option is
not set by default.
Secure boot
Table 28. Secure Boot
Option
Description
Secure Boot Enable
Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature
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Secure Boot Enable
This option is selected by default.
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Option
Description
Secure Boot Mode
Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of UEFI
driver signatures.
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Deployed Mode (default)
Audit Mode
Expert key Management
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The
Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
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PK (default)
KEK
db
dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The
options are:
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Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file
Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file
Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file
Delete- Deletes the selected key
Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting
Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the
keys will restore to default settings.
Intel Software Guard Extensions
Table 29. Intel Software Guard Extensions
Option
Description
Intel SGX Enable
This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for
running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the
main OS.
Click one of the following options:
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Disabled
Enabled
Software controlled—Default
Enclave Memory Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size
Click one of the following options:
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32 MB
64 MB
128 MB—Default
Performance
Table 30. Performance
Option
Description
Multi Core Support
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the
additional cores.
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All—Default
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Option
Description
Intel SpeedStep
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.
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Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is set by default.
C-States Control
Intel TurboBoost
Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep
states.
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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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Enable Intel TurboBoost
This option is set by default.
Hyper-Thread Control
Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the
processor.
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Disabled
Enabled—Default
Power management
Option
Description
AC Behavior
Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.
Enable Intel Speed
Shift Technology
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Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology
Default setting: Enabled
Auto On Time
Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
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Disabled
Every Day
Weekdays
Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
USB Wake
Support
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power
adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
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Enable USB Wake Support
Wake on WLAN
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a
LAN signal.
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Disabled
WLAN
Default setting: Disabled
Peak Shift
This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you
enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.
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Enable peak shift—is disabled
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Option
Description
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Set battery threshold (15% to 100%) - 15 % (enabled by default)
Advanced Battery This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard
Charge
Configuration
charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery health.
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode- is disabled
Primary Battery
Charge
Configuration
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
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Adaptive—enabled by default
Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter 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
Option
Description
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Numlock Enable
Fn Lock Options
Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.
Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:
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Fn Lock—enabled by default
Lock Mode Disable/Standard—enabled by default
Lock Mode Enable/Secondary
Fastboot
Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
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Minimal—enabled by default
Thorough
Auto
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
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0 seconds—enabled by default.
5 seconds
10 seconds
Full Screen Log
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Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
Warnings and
errors
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Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
Continue on warnings
Continue on warnings and errors
Sign of Life
Indication
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Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication—enabled by default
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Virtualization support
Option
Description
Virtualization
This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities
provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by default.
VT for Direct I/O
Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.
Wireless
Option
Description
Wireless Switch
Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
•
•
WLAN
Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: For WLAN enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or
disabled independently.
Wireless Device
Enable
Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
•
•
WLAN
Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
Maintenance screen
Option
Description
Service Tag
Asset Tag
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.
BIOS Downgrade
This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe
This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is
not enabled by default. The following is list of devices affected:
•
•
•
•
Internal SATA HDD/SSD
Internal M.2 SATA SDD
Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery
This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary
hard drive or an external USB key.
•
•
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default
Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
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System logs
Option
Description
BIOS Events
Thermal Events
Power Events
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.
SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Description
Auto OS Recovery Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
Threshold
•
•
•
•
Off
1
2 (Enabled by default)
3
SupportAssist OS Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)
Recovery
System and setup password
Table 31. System and setup password
Password type
Description
System password
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password
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
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
Steps
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
Prerequisites
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.
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
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:
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Downloading drivers
Steps
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.
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Getting help
Topics:
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Contacting Dell
Prerequisites
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.
About this task
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:
Steps
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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