Dell WORKSTATION M4600 User manual

Dell Precision Workstations
Precision is the key element that separates greatness from
everything else. Dell Precision is your key tool whether your job
requires you to design digital content, work with CAD models,
analyze manufacturing processes or any other performance
intensive application. Our workstation-class products oer
voracious productivity, ISV certification, rock solid dependability,
and harmonious manageability to maximize your productivity and
reliability.
Meet the Dell Precision M4600
Designed from the ground up to be a breakthrough mobile
workstation, the Dell Precision M4600 combines incredible
performance with a durable yet lightweight 15.6” size for go
anywhere productivity.
Superb Mobility
No matter where your work takes you the enhanced usability and
robust feature set of the Dell Precision M4600 provide superb
mobility and functionality with:
• Stay productive in low-light environments with the optional
backlit keyboard.
• Keep in touch while on the move with a broad range of
wireless1 options, including wireless LAN, mobile broadband,
WiMax and Bluetooth.
• Intuitively interact with your work in a whole new way
with the optional touch display that supports stylus and
simultaneous four-finger touch
• Help protect your most valuable asset, your intellectual
property, with optional Dell DataSafe Online Backup, Dell
Laptop Encryption, fingerprint reader and Dell System Track
and Recovery service.
Steadfast Dependability
Designed for professionals who demand strength and reliability,
the M4600 is built for a long life of dependable service with:
• ISV certification to help ensure reliability for demanding
applications
• Durable design with a rigid aluminum and magnesium alloy
chassis and MIL-STD-810G tested for extreme temperatures,
humidity, vibration, dust, altitude and shock
• Robust manageability options, including Intel vPro, to help
keep operations running smoothly and IT costs down
• Quick removal bottom door for easy access to components
Productivity Amplified
Sacrifice nothing. The Dell Precision M4600 combines laptop
mobility and workstation-class performance into a dependable,
highly agile system that brings your projects to life with:
• Powerful second-generation Intel® Core™ processors with
options up to Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
• Impressive AMD or NVIDIA® discrete graphics with up to
2GB2 of dedicated memory
• Expansive DDR3 memory with four DIMM slots for up to
32GB3 of 1333MHz memory or up to 16GB3 of 1600MHz
memory for blistering performance
• Optional NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology intelligently
provides graphics performance when you need it and can
help extend battery life when you don’t.
• Optional AMD Eyefinity technology supports up to five
simultaneous displays when docked and three displays when
undocked.
• Astonishing 15.6” display options provide accurate color
reproduction and brilliant images. The optional UltraSharp™
display with PremierColor technology oers enhanced 100%
Adobe RGB color gamut for the utmost in color precision.
Beyond-Your-Expectations Service
Rest assured that your Dell Precision mobile workstation will
be well covered should an issue arise. Dell can get you up and
running quickly and help you stay productive with responsive
service and technicians.
• Optional Custom Factory Integration (CFI) incorporates
hardware, images, applications, peripherals and documents
with your system as it’s built to help simplify and speed up
deployment, while improving consistency and compatibility.
• Dell’s premium support service, ProSupport4, features 24/7
direct telephone access to advanced-level technicians
based in your region to end downtime and resolve problems
quickly.
• ProSupport’s Collaborative Support feature provides
assistance even if you have a problem with non-Dell
hardware or software. We will leverage our relationships with
over 75 top third-party vendors to act as your single point of
contact to help resolve your issue.
Dell Precision M4600
Windows®. Life without Walls™. Dell recommends Windows 7.

Dell Precision M4600 Technical Specifications
Processors 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors, up to Core i7 Extreme Edition, with Intel vPro™ advanced
management; smart security and manageability on every chip.
Operating Systems • Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate (32-Bit or 64-Bit)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32-Bit or 64-Bit)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32-Bit or 64-bit)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Business (32-Bit or 64-bit)
• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® version 6 (select regions)
• Ubuntu Linux (select regions)
Chipset Mobile Intel® QM67 Express
Memory34 DIMM slots: up to 32GB 1333MHz; Or up to 16GB 1600MHz memory
Graphics2• AMD FirePro M5950 Mobility Pro with 1GB GDDR5 dedicated memory
• NVIDIA Quadro 1000M with 2GB GDDR3 dedicated memory
• NVIDIA Quadro 2000M with 2GB GDDR3 dedicated memory
Display Options • 15.6" HD(1366x768): anti-glare, LED-backlit
• 15.6" HD(1366x768): multi-touch (supports stylus / four finger simultaneous touch), LED-backlit
• 15.6" FHD(1920x1080): UltraSharp™, wide view, anti-glare, LED-backlit, Premium Panel Guarantee5
• 15.6" FHD(1920x1080): UltraSharp™ with PremierColor technology, IPS, wide view, anti-glare, LED-backlit,
Premium Panel Guarantee5
Storage Options6Dell Fast Response Free Fall Sensor standard; Support for one 2.5" SATA drive:
• 7200rpm hard drive from 250GB up to 750GB; 7200rpm 320GB FIPS Certified Self Encrypting Drive
• Solid state drive (SSD) from 128GB to 256GB; 512GB coming soon
Optional 128GB Solid State Mini-Card secondary storage device
Optional RAID 0 or RAID 1 (when configured with 2.5" drive and solid state Mini-Card)
Communication Options Wired: Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN and WiMax:
• Intel Centrino® Advanced -N + WiMAX 6250
• Intel Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 3x3
• Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1x1)
Mobile Broadband & GPS:
• Dell Wireless™ DW5630 Multi-mode HSPA-EVDO Mini Card (Gobi™ 3000) with A-GPS
• Dell Wireless™ DW5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS
Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth® 3.0
Multimedia • Dual integrated high quality speakers and dual integrated noise cancelling digital array microphones
• Optional, integrated, light sensitive HD video webcam with Dell Webcam Central software
Optical Storage Options DVD-ROM; Slot load DVD+/-RW; Blu-ray Disc™ writer
Standard I/O Ports Left Rear Right
1 - Lock Slot 1 - VGA 2 - USB 3.0
2 - USB 2.0 1 - RJ-45 1 - DisplayPort
1 - IEEE 1394 1 - eSATA / USB 2.0 1 - Wireless switch
1 - Microphone 1 - HDMI
1 - Headphone
1 - 10-in-1 media card reader
1 - SmartCard reader
1 - 54mm ExpressCard slot
Chassis Materials: aluminum and magnesium alloy
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.29"-1.44" x 14.80" x 10.08"; 32.7mm-36.8mm x 376mm x 256mm
Weight7: starts at 6.15lbs; 2.79kg
Power: 180W AC adapter
Slots: 1 full and 2 half Mini-Card slots
Battery Options 6-cell (60Wh) with ExpressCharge™; 9-cell (97Wh); 9-cell (87Wh) 3 Year Limited Hardware8 Warranty battery
Input • Anti-microbial keyboard with number pad: standard or optional backlit
• Multi-touch touchpad with three buttons; track stick with three buttons
• Four finger multi-touch and stylus display option
Docking Options Port Replicators: E-Port Plus port replicator; Simple E-Port port replicator; E-Legacy Extender legacy port replicator
Stands: E-View Laptop Stand; E-Series Basic Monitor Stand; E-Series Flat Panel Monitor Stand
Security Lock slot; Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM 1.2); Setup/BIOS Password; I/O Interface Security; Intel Anti-Theft
Protection option (iATP); Optional Contactless SmartCard reader; standard or FIPS certified fingerprint reader; Dell
ControlVault; FIPS certified hardware-based full disk encryption
Environmental
and Regulatory
Environmental standards (eco-labels) include: ENERGY STAR® 5.0, EPEAT Gold; China - RoHS, CECP, CEC; EU -
RoHS, WEEE; Germany - GS Mark; South Korea - RoHS, Eco-label; Japan - RoHS, Energy Law, Green PC
Other environmental options: Dell Energy Smart settings (select configurations); Dell Asset Recovery Service
Learn more at Dell.com/Precision
1 Subject to wireless provider’s broadband subscription and coverage area; additional charges apply.
2 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors
3 A 64-bit operating system is required to support 4GB or more of system memory.
4 Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions
5 Dell UltraSharp(TM) monitors are backed with the Premium Panel Guarantee which will provide you with a replacement monitor should even one bright defective pixel be
found on the screen during the Limited Hardware Warranty8 period.
6 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
7 Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.
8 For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or see www.dell.com/warranty
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