Dell Latitude E4200 Administrator Guide

E-Family Reimage “How-To” Guide
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E-Family Re-Image “How-To” Guide
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Contents
1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................3
2 “How-To” .....................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................................4
2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact..............................................................................................................5
2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities............................................................................................................7
2.4 Installation Sequence...........................................................................................................................................8
2.5 BIOS....................................................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications, Installation Order.................................................................................13
Appendix – A, FAQs............................................................................................................................................................26
Appendix – B, Tables..........................................................................................................................................................28
- Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1..................................................................................................28
- Control Point Security Manager Features – Table B2................................................................................................29
- Control Point Connection Manager Features – Table B3 ..........................................................................................30
Appendix – C, E-Docks .......................................................................................................................................................31
- Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)...............................................................................................................31

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1 Overview
The purpose of this document is to detail the required steps for reimaging Dell E-Family notebooks with
Microsoft Operating Systems. Dell Mobile Precision Workstations also support Red Hat Linux 5.1. This
document is specific to Microsoft OS’s
Dell E-Family systems ship with MS Windows XP SP3 (SP2 for XP 32-Bit), Vista SP2, or Windows 7.
These images include the Dell recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications
which are tested and validated with the system
Drivers and applications must be installed on Dell E-Family systems in a prescribed order to ensure
optimal performance. Failure to install drivers and applications as detailed in this document may result
in undesirable performance
Dell provides drivers and applications that are not included in Microsoft Operating Systems. These
drivers are required to enable the new technologies and features of Dell E-Family products. Reinstalled
images should be built from a clean OS load and following the steps in this guide. Dell does not
recommend starting from an image built for D-Family products or other computer systems
Dell recommends checking BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes) and updating device
drivers and applications when imaging their systems
This “How-To” guide applies to the following E-Family systems:
1st generation 2nd Generation
E4200 -
E4300 -
E5400 -
E5500 -
E6400 E6410
E6400 ATG E6410 ATG
E6500 E6510
M2400 -
M4400 M4500
M6400 M6500
Dell
Precision Mobile
WorkStations
Dell
Latitude

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2 “How-To”
2.1 Supported Operating Systems
The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell E-Family
notebook computers:
•Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit
•Vista 32 & 64-Bit
•Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit

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2.2 E-Family New Features & Image Impact
Dell E-Family systems feature new hardware technologies which require a new software stack,
drivers, and / or applications. These products are not compatible with previous images built or
installed on non E-Family or previous Dell products. Images between E-Family 1st and 2nd
Among these new hardware and technologies are:
generations are also not compatible
2.2.1 New Features Offered on E-Family (all generations):
-Chipset
oIntel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M – E-Family 1st
oIntel Core i5 & i7 – E-Family 2generation
nd
-Intel RAID Functionality generation
-eSATA
-Intel Turbo Boost
-Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology)
-Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD)
-HDMI Audio
-Display Port
-Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom)
-Wireless LAN
-Wireless WAN
-WiMAX
-Bluetooth / UWB
-Broadcom Unified Security Hub (USH)
-Contactless smartcard / RFID
-Webcam
-USB 3.0 (Only M6500)
-Free Fall Sensor on the mother board
-Dell Control Point
oSystem Manager
oConnection Manager – applies to E-Family 1st
oSecurity Manager generation only
-Privacy Panel
-Touch Screen Digitizer (Only E6400 ATG / E6410 ATG)
-Latitude On / Precision On - Reader, Flash, and ARM

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2.2.2 New Features Specific to E-Family 2nd
Generation
-New BIOS architecture
-Chipset
oCore i5 & i7 i5 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics
oCore i7 Quad Core CPUs supporting 1333MHz memory
-Intel Turbo Boost
-Intel vPro (AMT 6.0)
-DDR3 Memory
-Noise Cancelling Digital Array Mics and Light Sensitive Webcam for VOIP and Video
Conferencing
-Multi-touch Touchpad
-USB 3.0
-Free Fall Sensor on the motherboard
-Connection Manager removed from DCP
-Latitude On / Precision On – Reader and Flash
-Dell Backup & Recovery Manager
-Dell Manageability Package

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2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities
Dell recommends always obtaining the latest and most updated BIOS, drivers, firmware, and
applications. Dell validated and tested drivers and applications are located on Dell’s support web
site http://support.dell.com/
-Choose drivers and downloads
-Select Product Model and the Model Number
-Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected)

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2.4 Installation Sequence
The list below is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on Dell E-
Family systems in a prescribed order to ensure optimal performance. Actual system
configurations may vary
2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview
OperatingSystem
Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit
Vista 32 & 64-Bit
Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit
Applications
Dell Control Point –DCP
•System Manager
•Connection Manager – E-Family 1
st
generation only
•Security Manager
LatitudeOn & Precision On Reader & Flash
Backup & Recovery Manager
Firmware
Integrated Wired Network Controller
Touch LCD
WebCam Modules
DeviceDrivers/FWs 1. Intel Chipset
2. Dell Desktop System Software
3. PCMCIA/SmartCardcontroller
4. Intel Storage:
5. Audio
6. Graphics
7. Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems)
8. Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application
9. Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack.
10. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN)
11. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN)
12. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN)
13. Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer
14. Free Fall Sensor
15. Modem
16. Intel vPro or AMT
17. USB 3.0
18. Touch Screen Digitizer
19. Webcam driver –XP (32 & 64-Bit ) only
20. Control Vault Firmware
SystemBIOS
System BIOS specific to platform
Software
Hardware
Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M –E-Family 1st generation
Intel Core i5 & i7 –E-Family2
nd
generation
Hardware
Order Of Installation

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2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:
2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:
-BIOS
-Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
-Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
-PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA / SmartCard
controller
-Intel Storage:
oIntel Matrix Storage Manager – E-Family 1st generation
oIntel Rapid Storage Technology – E-Family 2nd generation
-Audio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
-Graphics:
oEnhances and optimizes video performance
oEnables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA
driver
•User customizable Power Management features
•Portability & behavioral profiles
•Multiple monitor support
-Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd
oA driver-based power management mechanism for Intel i3, i5 and i7processors
generation systems)
oIntelligent power sharing across cores
oBudgets power limits available to Processor or graphics turbo Processor
-Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and
enhances the network controller
-Control Point Security Driver pack
oInstalls and enables the security devices & controllers
oEven if you do not install the Control Point managers you should install the
Control Point security driver as it contains needed drivers
-Networking & Communication
oWireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the
Wireless LAN network adapter
oWireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enables and enhances
the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter
oMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Enables and
enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter
-Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
-Free Fall Sensor
-Modem - Enables and enhances the modem
-Intel vPro or AMT – Enhances System Manageability
oHW based solution using out-of-band communication for management access to
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-USB 3.0
-Touch Screen Digitizer
-Webcam driver – XP (32 & 64-Bit) only
-Control Vault Firmware Update
2.4.2.2 Applications:
-Dell Control Point:
oControl Point System Manager
•DCP All Day Battery Life – ADBL
•Requires Dell DCP System Manager (for all System Manager release)
•Requires Security driver (for System Manager version 1.0 & 1.1 only)
•DCP – Ambient Light Sensor
•Requires Dell DCP-SM or ALS utility in case DCP-SM is not desired and
under Microsoft Windows Vista only
oControl Point Connection Manager – E-Family 1st
oControl Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack)
generation
-Latitude On / Precision On – Reader, Flash, and ARM
oCommunication solution that is designed to provide quick access to business
critical data
-Backup & Recovery Manager