Dell Vostro 3590 (Without optical drive)

Setup and specifications guide

Regulatory Model: P75F

Regulatory Type: P75F010
November 2020
Rev. A01
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 Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.................................................................... 7

Chapter 3: Chassis........................................................................................................................ 8
Display view...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Left view................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Right view..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Palmrest view....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom view..........................................................................................................................................................................8

Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts......................................................................................................9

Chapter 5: System specifications................................................................................................ 10

System information........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
System board connectors................................................................................................................................................ 12
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Video card............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Wireless................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................13
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Fingerprint reader—optional...........................................................................................................................................15
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................15
Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Computer environment..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Security.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Security Software.............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Chapter 6: System setup............................................................................................................. 19

Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................19
Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................20
General options............................................................................................................................................................ 20
System information.....................................................................................................................................................20
Video................................................................................................................................................................................21

Contents 3
 Security...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Secure boot...................................................................................................................................................................23
Intel Software Guard Extensions............................................................................................................................. 23
Performance................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Power management.................................................................................................................................................... 24
POST behavior............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................. 26
Wireless..........................................................................................................................................................................26
Maintenance screen....................................................................................................................................................26
System logs................................................................................................................................................................... 27
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................27
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................27
Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 28
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................28

Chapter 7: Software.................................................................................................................... 29
Downloading drivers......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Chapter 8: Getting help...............................................................................................................30

Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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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:
● 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.
● 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

Set up your computer 5

 Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Dell apps Details

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.

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

6 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 Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows 7

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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:
• Display view
• Left view
• Right view
• Palmrest view
• Bottom view

Display view
1. Camera 2. Camera-status light
3. Microphone 4. Display

Left view
1. Power adapter port 2. Battery status light
3. HDMI port 4. Network port
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) 6. Headset port

Right view
1. SD card reader
2. USB 2.0 port
3. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)

Palmrest view
1. Power button
2. Keyboard
3. Touchpad

Bottom view
1. Speakers 2. Base cover
3. Service Tag label 4. Air vent

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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 Decrease volume

Fn + F3 Increase volume

Fn + F4 Play previous

Fn + F5 Play / Pause

Fn + F6 Play next

Fn + F8 Switch to external display

Fn + F9 Search

Fn + F11 Decrease brightness

Fn + F12 Increase brightness

Fn + PrtScr Turn on/off wireless

Fn + Ctrl Open application menu

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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:
• System information
• Processor
• Memory
• Storage
• Audio
• System board connectors
• Media card-reader
• Video card
• Camera
• Wireless
• Ports and connectors
• Display
• Keyboard
• Touchpad
• Fingerprint reader—optional
• Operating system
• Battery
• Power adapter
• Dimensions and weight
• Computer environment
• Security
• Security Software

System information
Table 3. System information
Feature Specifications

Chipset Integrated in the processor

DRAM bus width 128-bit

FLASH EPROM SPI 16 MB and 8 MB

PCIe bus 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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Table 4. Processor specifications
Type UMA Graphics

10 th Generation Intel Core i3 processor (2 cores/4 MB/4T/4.1 Intel UHD Graphics

GHz/15 W)
10 th Generation Intel Core i5 processor (4 cores/6 MB/8T/4.2 Intel UHD Graphics
GHz/15 W)
10 th Generation Intel Core i7 processor (4 cores/8 MB/8T/4.9 Intel UHD Graphics
GHz/15 W)

Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Feature Specifications

Minimum memory configuration 4 GB

Maximum memory configuration 16 GB

Number of slots 2x SODIMM

Memory options ● 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)

Type DDR4

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 M.2 PCIe 16 GB

Dual drives 2.5 inches HDD + M.2 SATA + M.2 SSD Yes, it is available

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Audio
Table 7. Audio specifications
Feature Specifications

Controller Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro

Type Two-channel high-definition audio

Speakers Two (Directional speakers)

Interface ● 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 SD card slot

Supported cards ● SD
● SDHC
● SDXC

Video card
Table 10. Video card specifications
Controller Type CPU Dependency Graphics Capacity External Maximum
memory display resolution
type support

Intel UHD UMA ● 10 th Generation Intel Integrated Shared HDMI 1.4b 1920 x 1080
Graphics 620 Core i3 processor system
● 10 th Generation Intel memory
Core i5 processor
● 10th th Generation Intel
Core i7 processor

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Table 10. Video card specifications (continued)
Controller Type CPU Dependency Graphics Capacity External Maximum
memory display resolution
type support

AMD Radeon Discrete NA GDDR5 2 GB No 1920 x 1080

610

Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Feature Specifications

Resolution ● Still image: 0.92 megapixels (HD)

● Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps

Diagonal viewing angle Camera - 78.6°

Number of cameras One

Type HD fixed focus
Sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Video Max resolution 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Still image max resolution 0.92 megapixels (HD)

Wireless
Table 12. Wireless specifications
Feature Specifications

Type ● DW1707 (QCA9565)

● DW1810 (QCA9377)
● DW1820 (QCA61x4A)
● Intel 9560
● Intel 9462AC

Maximum transfer rate 867 Mbps

Frequency bands 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Encryption ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP

● AES-CCMP
● TKIP

Ports and connectors

Table 13. Ports and connectors
Features Specifications

Memory card reader SD 3.0 memory card reader

USB ● One USB 2.0 port

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Table 13. Ports and connectors (continued)
Features Specifications

● Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

Security Noble wedge security slot

Audio ● Universal audio jack

● Noise reduction single microphone

Video ● HDMI 1.4b (UMA and discrete)

Network adapter One RJ-45 connector

Display
Table 14. Display specifications
Feature Specifications

Type ● 15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) TN, Anti-glare, Ultra slim

● 15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) TN, Anti-glare (Optional)

Height (Active area) 360 mm (14.17 inch)

Width (Active area) 224.3 mm (8.83 inch)

Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.6 inch)

Luminance/Brightness (typical) 220 nits typ

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Horizontal viewing angle (min) +/- 40 degrees

Vertical viewing angle (min) +10/- 30 degrees

Keyboard
Table 15. Keyboard specifications
Feature Specifications

Number of keys ● 101 (US)

● 102 (UK)
● 104 (Brazil)
● 105 (Japan)

Size Full sized

● X= 19.05 mm key pitch
● Y= 18.05 mm key pitch

Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji

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Touchpad
Table 16. Touchpad specifications
Feature Specifications

Resolution 3215x2429

Dimensions ● Width: 4.13 inch (105 mm)

● Height: 3.14 inch (80 mm)

Multi-touch Supports four fingers

Fingerprint reader—optional
Table 17. Fingerprint reader specifications
Feature Specifications

Sensor technology Capacitive

Sensor resolution 500 DPI

Sensor area 5.5 mm x 4.4 mm (0.22 inches x 0.17 inches)

Sensor pixel size 108 x 88

Operating system
Table 18. Operating system
Feature Specifications

Operating systems supported ● 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 175.37 mm (6.9 in)

Depth 90.73 mm (3.57 in)
Height 5.9 mm (0.24 in)

Weight (maximum) 0.2 kg (0.44 lb )

Voltage 11.4 VDC

Life span 300 discharge / charge cycles

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Table 19. Battery specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications

Charging time when the computer Standard charge 0°C to 60°C: 4 hours
is off (approximate)

Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions

Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Temperature range: Storage -20°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

Coin-cell battery CR 2032

Power adapter
Table 20. Power adapter specifications
Feature Specifications

Type ● 45 W (UMA)
● 45 W Ruggedized
● 65 W (Discrete)

Input Voltage 100 VAC - 240 VAC

Input current (maximum) ● 1.3 A for 45 W

● 1.7 A for 65 W

Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Output current ● 2.31 A for 45 W

● 3.34 A for 65 W

Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC

Temperature range (Operating) 0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F)

Temperature range (Non-Operating) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Dimensions and weight

Table 21. Dimensions and weight
Feature Specifications

Height 19.89 mm to 20 mm (0.783 inch to 0.787 inch)

Width 380 mm (14.96 inch)

Depth 258 mm (10.15 inch)

Weight 1.99 kg (4.38 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability

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

Table 22. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

NOTE: Maximum dew point NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 26°C temperature = 33°C

Vibration (maximum) 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS

140 G † 160 G ‡
Shock (maximum)

Altitude (maximum) 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) 0 m to 10,668 m (0 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.

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 Optional

Cable cover Optional

Chassis intrusion switch Optional

Chassis lock slot and loop support Optional

Security Software
Table 24. Security Software specifications
Feature Specifications

Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise Optional

Dell Data Guardian Optional

Dell Encryption (Enterprise or Personal) Optional

Dell Threat Defense Optional

RSA SecurID Access Optional

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Table 24. Security Software specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications

RSA NetWitness Endpoint Optional

MozyPro or MozyEnterprise Optional

VMware Airwatch/WorkspaceONE Optional

Absolute Data & Device Security Optional

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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:
• Boot menu
• Navigation keys
• System setup options
• System and setup password

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

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 Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
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 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:
● 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.
● 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 Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.
Boot Sequence 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.
● 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.
● 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.

System information
Table 26. System Configuration
Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the on-board LAN controller.
● 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.
● Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden

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Table 26. System Configuration (continued)
Option Description

● AHCI = SATA is configured for AHCI mode

● RAID ON = SATA is configured to support RAID mode (selected by default)

Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:

● 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:
● 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.
● Enable Microphone
● Enable Internal Speaker
Both the options are selected by default.

Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:

● 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 Allows you to set, change, and delete the admin password.
System Password Allows you to set, change, and delete the system password.
Strong Password This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.
Password Configuration 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.
● Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set.
This option is enabled by default.

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Table 27. Security (continued)
Option Description

● 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.

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 This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update
Updates 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.
● 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:
● 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.
● 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.
● 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 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.
SMM Security Mitigation Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. This
option is not set by default.

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Secure boot
Table 28. Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature
● Secure Boot Enable
This option is selected by default.

Secure Boot Mode Allows you to modify the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation or enforcement of
UEFI driver signatures.
● 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:
● PK (default)
● KEK
● db
● dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear.
The options are:
● 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:
● Disabled
● Enabled
● Software controlled—Default

Enclave Memory Size This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size
Click one of the following options:
● 32 MB
● 64 MB
● 128 MB—Default

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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.
● All—Default
● 1

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of
processor.
● Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is set by default.

C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep
states.
● C states
This option is set by default.

Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of
the processor.
● Enable Intel TurboBoost
This option is set by default.

Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the

processor.
● 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 ● Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology

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:
● Disabled
● Every Day
● Weekdays
● Select Days
Default setting: Disabled

USB Wake Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
Support 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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Option Description
● 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.
● 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.
● Enable peak shift—is disabled
● Set battery threshold (15% to 100%) - 15 % (enabled by default)

Advanced This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the
Battery Charge standard charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery
Configuration health.
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode- is disabled

Primary Battery Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Charge
● Adaptive—enabled by default
Configuration
● 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 Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power
Warnings adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings

Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.

Fn Lock Options 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:
● 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:
● Minimal—enabled by default
● Thorough
● Auto

Extended BIOS Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
POST Time
● 0 seconds—enabled by default.

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Option Description
● 5 seconds
● 10 seconds

Full Screen Log ● Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled

Warnings and ● Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default

errors ● Continue on warnings
● Continue on warnings and errors

Sign of Life ● Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication—enabled by default

Indication

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 This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional
Execution 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 Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
Enable
● WLAN
● Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.

Maintenance screen
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

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Option Description
Asset Tag 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

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

SupportAssist System Resolution

Option Description
Auto OS Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
Recovery
● Off
Threshold
● 1
● 2 (Enabled by default)
● 3

SupportAssist Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled by default)

OS 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.

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 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.
● 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:
• Downloading drivers

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:
• Contacting Dell

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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