Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:
2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:
oBIOS
oIntel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
oDell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
oMedia Memory Card / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the Media Memory /
SmartCard controller
oIntel Storage:
1. Intel Matrix Storage Manager –Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1st generation
2. Intel Rapid Storage Technology –Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 2nd, 3rd & 4th
generations
oAudio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
oGraphics:
1. Enhances and optimizes video performance
2. Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA
driver
User customizable Power Management features
Portability & behavioral profiles
Multiple monitor support
oIntel Turbo Boost (only for E-Family 2nd generation systems. 3rd/4th generation systems
do not need this driver)
1. A driver-based power management mechanism for Intel i3, i5 and i7 processors
2. Intelligent power sharing across cores
3. Budgets power limits available to Processor or graphics turbo Processor
oIntegrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and
enhances the network controller
oControl Point Security Driver pack- only for E-Family 1st generation systems
1. Installs and enables the security devices & controllers
2. Even if you do not install the Control Point managers you should install the Control
Point security driver as it contains needed drivers
oNetworking & Communication
1. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the Wireless
LAN network adapter
2. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enables and enhances the
UWB or Bluetooth Adapter
3. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Enables and
enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter
oTouch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
oFree Fall Sensor
oModem - Enables and enhances the modem
oIntel vPro or AMT –Enhances System Manageability
