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Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage How-To Guide
Dell
Business Client
Re-Image How-To Guide
Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family &
Mobile Precision Notebook

Revision 7.0
A07

December 15
th
, 2012



Contents
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 How-To ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Supported Operating Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision New Features & Image Impact ..................................................................... 6
2.3 Latest Drivers / Applications and Utilities ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Installation Sequence ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 BIOS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order ............................................................................................ 14
Appendix A - .NET Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Appendix B - 512e / 4KBe HDD Re-image Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix C - FAQs ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix D - Tables ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
- Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1 ................................................................................................................ 41
- Control Point Security Manager Features Table B2 ............................................................................................................. 42
- Dell Data Protection | Access, DDPA Table B3 ....................................................................................................................... 42
- Control Point Connection Manager Features Table B4 ..................................................................................................... 43
Appendix E - E-Docks ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44


1 Overview
The purpose of this document is to detail the required steps for reimaging Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-
Family & Mobile Precision notebooks.

Dell Latitude Ultrabook , E-Family & Mobile Precision notebooks systems ship with Microsoft operating
systems (see Chapter 2.1 for detail). 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 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 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 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
products, including the 512e Advanced Format HDD (See appendix B). Reinstalled images should be
built from a clean hand installed OS load and following the steps in this guide. Dell does not recommend
starting from an image built on previous generations of products or other computer systems.

Dell recommends ensuring BIOS settings (including SATA configurations modes) are correctly set and
using the latest device drivers and applications when imaging their systems.

This How-To guide applies to the following Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems:

Product 1st Generation 2nd Generation 3rd Generation 4th Generation/Ultrabook

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2 How-To

2.1 Supported Operating Systems
The following Microsoft operating systems have been validated for use on Dell Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision notebook computers:
Note: Not all generation notebook computers can ship with below Microsoft operating
systems. XP only available via CFI service on 3
rd
and 4
th
Generation systems

Microsoft Windows XP 32 Bit: Validated on 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
and 4
th
Generation systems.
Vista 32 & 64-Bit: Validated on 1
st
, 2
nd
, and 3
rd
Generation systems.
Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit: Validated on 2
nd
, 3
rd
and 4
th
Generation systems.
Windows 8 32 & 64-Bit: Validated on 3
rd
and 4
th
Generation systems


2.2 Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision New Features & Image Impact

Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 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 none Latitude E-Family, Mobile Precision or previous Dell
products. Images between 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
& 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision are
also not compatible
Among these new hardware and technologies are:

2.2.1 New Features Offered on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems, All
Generations:
Note: Not all features are available on all systems

o New BIOS architecture Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
o Chipset
1. Intel Core i3, i5 & i7 Dual Core CPUs that include updated integrated graphics
2. 1
st
~3
rd
Generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 CPUs that include updated integrated graphics
o eSATA/SATA3
o Intel Turbo Boost
o 512e / 4KBe Sector HDDs
o Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) & vPRO
o Intel RAID Functionality only for Mobile Precision
o Graphics controller (Intel, nVidia and AMD)
o HDMI Audio
o Network LoM (Intel and Broadcom)
o Wireless LAN
o Wireless WAN
o WiMAX
o Bluetooth
o UWB - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1
st

& 2
nd
generation
o Dell Control Vault
o Contactless smartcard / RFID
o Webcam
o USB 3.0
o Free Fall Sensor on the mother board
o Multi-touch Touchpad
o Dell Control Point, 1
st
and 2
nd
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
o Dell Feature Enhancement Package(DFEP) - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3
rd
& 4
th

generation
o Dell Data Protection | Access(DDPA) - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3
rd
& 4
th

generation

o Dell Data Protection | Encryption(DDPE) - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3
rd
& 4
th

generation
o Privacy Panel
o Touch Screen Digitizer- Four Fingers touch with Stylus support on Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision 3
rd
generation. Ten fingers touch support on Mobile Precision 4
th

generation.
o Latitude On / Precision On - Reader, Flash, and ARM - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1
st
&2
nd
generation
o WiDi display - Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4
th
generation
o Intel Responsiveness Technologies Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4
th
generation
o Dell Battery Management Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 4
th
generation


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 Dells support web
site http://support.dell.com/
o Enter the Service Tag or select the product model and the model number
o Select Operating System (32-Bit or 64-Bit version must be selected)
o Choose drivers and downloads


2.4 Installation Sequence

The list below is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on Dell
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems in a prescribed order to ensure optimal performance.
Actual system configurations may vary.
Note: Dell Alienware, Inspiron, Studio, XPS and Vostro Laptops may have different installation
sequence. Please refer to Dell Support Website for these Laptops.

2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview


2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:

2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:

o BIOS
o Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
o Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
o Media Memory Card / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the Media Memory /
SmartCard controller
o Intel Storage:
1. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1
st
generation
2. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 2
nd
, 3
rd
& 4
th

generations
o Audio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
o Graphics:
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
o Intel Turbo Boost (only for E-Family 2
nd
generation systems. 3
rd
/4
th
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
o Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and
enhances the network controller
o Control Point Security Driver pack- only for E-Family 1
st
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
o Networking & 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
o Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
o Free Fall Sensor
o Modem - Enables and enhances the modem
o Intel vPro or AMT Enhances System Manageability

HW based solution using out-of-band communication for management
access to client systems (independent of the system state)

o USB 3.0
o Touch Screen Digitizer
o Control Vault Driver Update (FingerPrint Reader, Contactless Smart Card reader tied in
DDPA package on E-Family 3
rd
& 4
th
generation systems)

2.4.2.2 Applications:

o Dell Control Point (DCP)- 1
st
& 2
nd
generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
1. Control Point System Manager
DCP Extended Battery Life EBL
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
2. Control Point Connection Manager
3. Control Point Security Manager (Requires Dell Control Point security driver pack)
o Dell Feature Enhance Package (DFEP) - 2
nd
, 3
rd
& 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision
o Dell Data Protection | Access - 3
rd
& 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
o Dell Data Protection | Encryption - 3
rd
& 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision
o Latitude On / Precision On Reader, Flash, and ARM 1
st
& 2
nd
generations Latitude E-
Family & Mobile Precision
1. Communication solution that is designed to provide quick access to business critical
data
o Intel Responsiveness Technology, 4
th
1. Intel Smart Response Technology
2. Intel Rapid Start Technology
3. Intel Smart Connect Technology

o Dell Premier Color application, 3
rd
& 4
th
generation Latitude Mobile Precision


2.5 BIOS

Dell recommends flashing the latest BIOS available to the system. This is posted on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the BIOS section.

Some of the BIOS settings are critical to Operating System performance and installation. These are
as follows:
Settings System Configuration SATA Operation
Disabled: SATA Controllers are hidden
ATA, Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver.
Note: eSATA is not functional in this mode
AHCI, SATA bus is configured for AHCI mode (Advanced Disk Operation
mode) which offers faster performance, eSATA support, and increased battery
life. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell
IRRT / RAID On, SATA bus is configured to support IRRT (Intels Rapid
Recovery Technology). This mode supports AHCI mode features as well as
disk mirroring (RAID-1). IRRT allows data backup and restoration. This mode
requires an additional storage driver provided by Dell
RAID, SATA bus is configured to support RAID. This mode supports AHCI
mode features as well as disk mirroring (RAID-1). RAID allows data backup
and restoration. This mode requires an additional storage driver provided by
Dell.
Note:
o RAID support requires second hard disk drive.

o If AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID modes are selected, Intels Matrix Storage Manager / Intel
Rapid Storage Technology driver must be installed in conjunction with the installation of
the Operating System. See section 2.6.4 Intel Storage of this document


TPM Security:
Note:
This setting is not available for Non-TPM configuration of 4
th
generations
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision.
These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM is to be
deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program
2. Security TPM Security
TPM Security:
Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn on the TPM during POST.
The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to the Operating System
Enabled: The BIOS will turn the TPM during POST so that it can be used
by the Operating System
Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated
Activate = The TPM will be enabled and activated
Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM

Intel Responsiveness Technology:
Please refer to Intel Responsiveness Technologies Guide for detail settings of these
features.


2.6 Recommended Drivers / Applications Installation Order

For best results, Dell recommends installing drivers / applications in the following order:

2.6.1 Intel Mobile Chipset Software Installation Utility
o Microsoft Operating Systems might not include the updated Intel Chipset Mobile driver for
Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision notebooks, , Ultrabook . The Intel Mobile Chipset
driver is available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under
the Chipset section

2.6.2 Dell System Software for critical Microsoft QFEs
o Dell recommends installing all of the latest available fixes specific to the systems
o For 1
st
, 2
nd
, &3
rd
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision, these are available through
the Dell System Software utility posted on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under the System Utilities section
o For 4
th
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision, please enable the Windows Update
and connect to Internet once install the driver of Integrated Wired Network Controller. (see
more detail in chapter 2.6.22)

2.6.3 Media Memory Card Controller
o Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Memory Card controller driver. Install the
following driver provided by Dell:
R5C8xx Ricoh driver is available on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) found under the Chipset section
PCI8412 TI driver (Applies only for M6500) is available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) found under the Chipset section
O2 Micro driver (Applies for 3
rd
& 4
th
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision)
is available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) found
under the Chipset section

2.6.4 Intel Storage - Intel Matrix Storage Manager / Intel Rapid Storage Technology
o The Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) driver on Dell 1
st
generation Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision or Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver on 2
nd
& 3
rd
generations
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision is required to be installed on Operating Systems in
AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, and RAID SATA modes

o The Intel IMSM or IRST application must also be installed


o The SATA operation modes are configured in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS section 2.5

o If the SATA mode is configured in AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode, the IMSM / IRST
driver must be installed during the initial Operating System installation stages. The IMSM /
IRST driver is only available from Dell

- If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is set to either AHCI, IRRT, RAID On, or RAID, install
the Dell IMSM / IRST driver and application available on Dells driver & downloads support
web site (support.dell.com) under the Serial ATA section


- Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver:

1. For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems:
Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive
Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID
driver from the list of items. You will need Floppy Disk Drive and a
diskette for this selection. The IMSM / IRST driver must be on the root
of the A:\
Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from
support.dell.com under the SATA Drivers section
Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to
the operating system CD and start the installation
In the initial stage of Windows Setup, press <F6> to install the third-
party IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers
When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and
follow the instructions provided by Windows Setup
After reading the floppy disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA
AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-eSATA
RAID Controller" if in IRRT mode select the appropriate driver to
install

2. For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems:
Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the
Operating System
Boot to the Operating System DVD or Boot from PXE , then start the OS
installation
After completing the OS installation, insert the Dell RDVD
Select the IMSM / IRST driver and follow the installation procedure
Note: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from
support.dell.com under the SATA Drivers section
o If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be used, ensure the following:
1. SATA operation mode in the BIOS is set to the appropriate IRRT, RAID On, or RAID
mode
2. Microsoft Operating System was installed under IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode and
the latest Intel Storage IMSM / IRST driver is installed
3. Install the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application


2.6.5 Graphics:
o Microsoft Operating Systems include the VGA graphics drivers only. Therefore for optimum
graphics performance, Dell recommends installing the Dell graphics driver applicable to
their system available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com)
under the Video section

Note:
For the nVidia Discrete Graphics solution on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 3
rd
& 4
th

Generation platforms (refer to the below table), the following should be followed:
1. First, install the Intel Media adapter Graphics driver that applies to the system
2. Second, install the nVidia Discrete Graphics driver that applies to the system

Note:
Both 2
nd
& 3
rd
Generation Intel Core CPUs are available on 4
th
generation Latitude E-
Family & Mobile Precision. Please re-install the Graphics driver when exchange CPU from
2
nd
Generation CPU to 3
rd
Generation CPU and vice versa.

o Under XP 32-Bit with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision 1
st
generation only, the Audio driver must be installed prior to installing the
graphics driver. This applies to Intel graphics solution only. Please refer to the section 2.6.6
Audio in this document.

o The following table lists the various graphics solutions offerings on Dell Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision products:



2.6.6 Audio:

o Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Audio driver recommended by Dell. The
IDT 92HDxxx HD Audio driver is available on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under the Audio section

Note: Under XP 32-Bit only with service packs earlier than Service pack-3 and for Latitude
E-Family & mobile Precision 1
st
generation only, the Audio driver must be installed prior to
installing the graphics driver. This applies to Intel graphics solution only

2.6.7 Intel Turbo Boost Driver (applies for 2
nd
only)

o Intel Turbo Boost driver is required to be installed on platforms meeting both of following
criteria:
1. nVidia or ATI discrete graphics cards
2. Core i7 and i5 Dual Core CPUs
o Microsoft Operating Systems do not include the Intel Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver. Install
the following driver provided by Dell:
Dual-Core Turbo Boost driver is available on Dells driver & downloads support web
site (support.dell.com) found under the CPU section

2.6.8 Integrated Wired Network Controller (Ethernet)
- Microsoft Operating Systems XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7/8 32 & 64-Bit either
do not provide native support or do not include the driver recommended by Dell. Install the
following Dell driver for network connectivity


- Network Controller drivers are available on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under the Network section

Note: To ensure full functionality of the Intel Gigabit Network adapter, Dell recommends
that you install the Intel PROSet available on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under the Network section

2.6.9 Dell Control Point DCP, (applies to 1
st
& 2
nd
generations Latitude E-Family &
Mobile Precision only)

2.6.9.1 Control Point Security Device Driver

Note: for 2
nd
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision, the Control Point
Security Device driver needs to be applied only if the Control Point Security Manager
is used, it is not required for the Dell Data Protection | Access suite.

o Microsoft Operating System does not have the desired drivers and applications
necessary for the security functions offered on Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision

o The driver will install the device driver for the security devices installed in the Dell
E-Family notebook computer. In addition, it will install Microsoft Net framework
2.0 SP1 and any relevant Microsoft QFEs required allowing these security devices
to operate correctly

o The driver supports the following Security devices:
1. Broadcom Trusted Platform Module
2. Atmel Trusted Platform Module
3. STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module
4. Winbond Trusted Platform Module
5. O2Micro Smart Card Reader
6. Dell Smart Card Keyboard
7. UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader
8. Authentec Fingerprint Reader
9. Broadcom Unified Security Hub
10. Vista Storage driver Update (for ATAPI.SYS)

o The Control Point Security Device Driver is available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) under the Control Point section

2.6.9.2 Control Point System Manager

o Dell Control Point System Manager module is a Dell developed modular
application providing a complete set of power management configuring and
alerting capabilities:
o Battery Status
o Power Scheme and Sleep Mode
o Display and Devices
o Keyboard Backlighting and Hotkeys Customization
o Extended Battery Life / All Day Battery Life

o The Control Point System Manager Application is available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under Control Point section

- Refer to Table B1 under Appendix-B for DCP System Manager features

- For Extended Battery Life feature (EBL), install the Dell Control Point components
offered by Dell in addition to the System Manager Module( version 1.2 & 1.3)
o Control Point System Security Manager driver (applies to Control Point System
Manager 1.0 and 1.1)
o Control Point System Manager XML file (applies to Control Point System
Manager 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Not required for 1.4 and beyond)

o For Ambient Light Sensor (ALS), install the Dell Ambient Light Sensor Utility
component of Control Point in addition to the System Manager Module. This
component is applicable to Vista 32 & 64-Bit only, and is not required for XP 32 &
64-Bit and Win7/8 32 & 64-Bit

Note: Customers can obtain ALS feature by installing ALS utility in case Control
Point System Manager is not desired and under Microsoft Windows Vista only

2.6.9.3 Control Point Security Manager

- Dell Control Point Security Manager module is a Dell developed modular
application providing provides access to authentication, encryption, fingerprint
readers, and smartcard technologies:
1. Obtain Security Status
2. Manage Logins and Passwords
3. Manage Data Protection

o Security Software Stack:

1. For these security devices to function and interface on E-Family notebooks,
install the appropriate Software stack (Applications and Utilities)
2. The security software stack can be obtained through one of the two options:
3. Control Point Security Manager Application which is offered to E-Family
Customers through Dells support website
4. Third party security software specific to the customers environment. Dell does
not provide 3
rd
party security software

o The Control Point Security Manager Application is available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Control Point section

o Refer to Table B2 under Appendix-B for DCP Security Manager features

2.6.9.4 Control Point Connection Manager, (applies to 1
st
generation Latitude E-
Family & Mobile Precision only)
o Dell Control Point Connections Manager module is a Dell developed modular
application providing a complete communications management environment:
o Allows the user to create multiple mobile profile settings

o Ability to create, export, and import user defined usage profiles
o System custom configuration
o Execute comprehensive diagnostics and troubleshooting
o Provides the capability to enable or disable any of the radios on the notebook
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS, UWB, and mobile broadband

- The Control Point Connection Manager Application is available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Control Point section

- Refer to Table B3 under Appendix-B for DCP Security Manager features

2.6.10 Dell Feature Enhancement Pack DFEP, (applies to Latitude Precision 3
rd
& 4
th

generation E-Family & Mobile)

o Dell Feature Enhancement Pack DFEP is a Dell developed application providing a
complete set of power management configuring and alerting capabilities
Support for hot keys and system events
Dell customized power plans and extensions
Battery Health Information
Touch Panel
Keyboard hotkey information, including backlighting
Smart Settings


o The DFEP Application is available on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com) under System Utilities section

Note: Supported for Windows7 only

Note: Dell Feature Enhancement Pack will uninstall Dell System Manager if present on the
systems

2.6.11 Dell Data Protection | Access DDPA, (applies to Latitude Precision 3
rd,
& 4
th

generations E-Family & Mobile only)

- Dell Data Protection Access Application is a Dell developed application providing provides
access to authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers, and smartcard technologies:
Obtain Security Status
Manage Logins and Passwords
Manage Data Protection

- The Dell Date Protection | Access Application components are available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Dell Data Protection section

- The following components should be installed in order:

Prerequisites Installer
- This installer contains Windows Installer 4.5 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- Both of these are required in order for Dell Data Protection | Access to work on
Windows XP and Vista

Drivers Installer
Note: The Dell Data Protection | Access application installer will not install if the
DDPA Drivers installer is not on the platform FIRST
Note: Application Installer for 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family & Precision Mobile
INCLUDED driver and middleware Installer already. Please ignore Drivers and
Middleware Installer on 4
th
generations Latitude E-Family & Precision Mobile.

Middleware Installer
- This installer contains certain relevant Microsoft QFEs
- It also contains the NTRU Trusted Software Stack (TSS) that provides TPM access

Application Installer
- This is the main application Dell Data Protection | Access
Note: It will only install if the Drivers Installer has already been installed on the system,
so the installation order is important


o Refer to Table B3 under Appendix-B for DDPA Data Protection Access

2.6.12 Wireless Local Network Adapters (WLAN)

o Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit and Win7/8 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not
provide native device driver support for WLAN controllers featured in Dell Latitude E-Family
& Mobile Precision systems. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the Wireless
LAN device driver applicable to the WLAN devices installed in the notebook computer
found under the Network section posted on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com). The installer also provides WLAN application support which provides
additional features including enterprise authentication enhancements

Note: With Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) you can quickly connect your laptop to your TV
and projector using the Intel Centrinowireless solution thats already built into your
laptop. Because its based on Wi-Fi*, there are no cables between the laptop and
TV/Projector. To obtain Wireless Display(ONLY applied to Intel WLAN) functionality,
install the Wireless Display Application found under the Network section posted on
Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com).

o Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit, Windows Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Windows 7/8 32 & 64-Bit
Operating Systems do not provide native device driver support for WiMAX controllers
featured in Dell E-Family systems. To obtain WiMAX functionality, install the WiMAX
software applicable to the WiMAX device installed in the notebook computer. This is
available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the
Network section

o Customers choosing to utilize the Dell Wireless (DW) WLAN Card Utility or Intel PROSet /
Wireless should not install Control Point Connection Manager. If Control Point Connection
Manager is installed, uninstall the existing Intel PROSet / Wireless or Dell Wireless WLAN
entries in Add / Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) before installing this software.
Customers may also choose to uninstall Dell Control Point Connection manager or
uncheck the Wi-Fi control within Dell Control Point Connection Manager

2.6.13 Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN)

o Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7/8 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do
not support the Bluetooth controllers featured on Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision
systems. To obtain Bluetooth or UWB functionality, install the associated Bluetooth or UWB
device drivers available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com)
under the Network section


2.6.14 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN)

not provide native support for the broadband Wireless WAN controllers featured in Dell
Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision systems. To obtain broadband functionality, install the
Broadband device driver applicable to the wireless WAN devices installed in the system, and
to the service carrier you have a contract with available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) under the Communication section

o The Wireless 5600 EVDO-HSPA module(applies to 1
st
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision only) requires the installation of Dell Control Point Connection Manager. Install
the driver and FW before installing the Dell Control Point Connection Manager. The latest
versions of Dell Control Point Connection Manager (v1.3 and later) provide the WWAN
drivers and FW in the Dell Control Point Connection Manager Driver Pack. Earlier versions
provide the drivers and FW in one single Dell Control Point Connection Manager installer.
The Dell Control Point Connection Manger application and Driver Packs can be found under
the Control Point section posted on Dells driver & downloads support web site
(support.dell.com). Individual driver and FW releases for the 5600 EVDO-HPSA module can
be found under the Communication section posted on Dells driver & downloads support
web site (support.dell.com). It is highly recommended to use the Driver Packs to ensure
version compatibility

2.6.15 Touchpad

not include the Dell Touchpad drivers

o The Microsoft native OS mouse driver only provides basic point and click functionality. No
advanced features are available with the native driver and this may provide a less than
optimal user experience

o Dell recommends installing the appropriate Dell Touchpad driver for the following user
experience benefits:
1. The driver is tuned to the system characteristics to offer enhanced cursor
acceleration and precision
2. The driver provides the core palm rejection features
3. Access to additional features and control setting (varies with system) including:
Enhanced scrolling and tapping
Touch sensitivity control
Multi-Touch Gestures (2nd Generation)
Jog Shuttle control (M6400 & M6500)


Differences between Dell Touchpad devices and drivers:

o Dell Touchpad drivers are different between the 1
st
and 2
nd
generation of systems. Drivers
from the 1
st
generation (Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick) and 2
nd
generation (Dell Multi-
Touch Touchpad) are NOT compatible. Dell strongly recommends only installing the
appropriate driver for the system. 3
rd
generation Latitude Touchpad driver is backword
compatible on 2
nd
generation Latitude systems
o Dell Touchpad drivers are found under the Input Device Drivers section posted on Dells
driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com)


2.6.16 Free Fall Sensor

not include the Free Fall Sensor driver. Install the following driver provided by Dell:
1. Free Fall Sensor driver found under the Applications section posted on Dells driver
& downloads support web site (support.dell.com)

2.6.17 Modem (Only applies to some systems)

not include the Conexant modem driver. Install the following driver provided by Dell:
1. Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) under the Communication section

o If Dell Control Point Connection Manager module is installed, the Conexant modem driver
does not need to be installed
2.6.18 Intel vPro or AMT (Applicable ONLY to vPro Configurations)
o Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows users to easily manage networked
computers to:
1. Discover computing assets on a network
2. Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures
3. Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software up to date

o Ensure that the following drivers provided by Dell are being installed prior to installing the
AMT drivers:
1. Intel Mobile Chipset driver
2. Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network Device
3. Intel Wireless WLAN driver for WLAN AMT manageability via Intel WLAN adapter

not include the AMT drivers. The AMT drivers are available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) under the Chipset section
1. For E-Family 1
st
generation systems
Intel AMT HECI
Intel AMT SOL/ LMS

2. For E-Family 2
nd
generation systems
Intel AMT HECI (Unified AMT6 Driver)

3. For E-Family 3
rd
generation systems,
Intel Unified AMT 7 Management Interface Driver

Intel Identity Protection Technology (IPT) feature requires IPT Middleware to be
installed after the AMT Unified driver

4. For E-Family 4
th
generation systems,
Intel Unified AMT 8 Management Interface Driver
Intel Identity Protection Technology (IPT) feature was included in Intel Unified
AMT8 Management Interface Driver already.
2.6.19 USB 3.0

not include the USB 3.0 driver. Install the USB 3.0 driver available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Chipset section

2.6.20 Touch Screen Digitizer
o Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not
include the digitizer driver and application. Install the appropriate Touchscreen driver and
application available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under
the Input Device Drivers section

2.6.21 Webcam -applies to 1
st
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision only)

o The Dell E-Family Webcam driver enables the built-in system digital camera. Install the
following driver provided by Dell for Microsoft Windows XP 32 & 64 Bit only:
1. Creative Labs Integrated Webcam driver available on Dells driver & downloads
support web site (support.dell.com) under the Input Device Drivers section

2. For video capturing / streaming features, install webcam software available from a
variety of third party providers and as freeware
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2.6.22 Windows Update

o Dell recommends performing Microsoft Windows updates to ensure the latest security,
reliability, and compatibility updates are installed. These updates can be downloaded from
Windowsupdate.Microsoft.com

2.6.23 Latitude ON / Precision ON - applies to 1
st
generation Latitude E-Family & Mobile
Precision only)

o Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit, Vista 32 & 64-Bit, and Win7 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems do not
include the Latitude ON / Precision ON driver and application

o The following table lists which products supports the Latitude ON / Precision ON feature

o In order to enable the Latitude ON / Precision ON button to hibernate Windows when
switching to Latitude ON / Precision ON modes, Dell recommends installing the appropriate
software. In order to determine the appropriate software to install, boot to the system BIOS
and check the following:
1. Under BIOS settings -> system configuration
Latitude ON ARM module is installed:
Install the "Control Point Button Service" in Windows available on Dells
driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the
Control Point section
NOTE: If you installed the Dell Control Point Connection Manager, the
Control Point Button Service is already installed
Latitude ON Flash / Precision ON Flash Flash module is installed
Install the "Latitude ON Flash in Windows available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Applications
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Install the "Reader 2.0" in Windows available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Applications
section

2.6.24 Intel Responsiveness Technologies

o Intel Responsiveness Technology include below three components
o Intel Smart Response Technology
1. Smart response is a driver-based feature that emulates a hybrid drive using a
traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and a small solid state drive (SSD). It stores
frequently used files, data, and applications to a special partition on a small SSD
device. It provides SSD-like read/write performance for the files used most
frequently, while providing lower overall storage cost when used with the larger-
sized traditional HDD.
2. Install the Dell IMSM / IRST driver and application available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the SATA Drivers section

o Intel Rapid Start Technology
1. Rapid Start is a BIOS-based feature that replaces Windows hibernate with a new
low-power state; it can improve resume time vs. hibernate by ~2x.
2. Install the "Rapid Start technology manager" in Windows available on Dells driver &
downloads support web site (support.dell.com) under the Applications section.

o Intel Smart Connect Technology
1 Smart Connect is a BIOS- and driver-based technology that periodically wakes the
system from the Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking
applications. When the system is equipped with specific wireless devices, it can
detect the presence of known networks while asleep, waking only when
connectivity is available. When properly equipped with specific wireless devices,
Smart Connect can also provide quick internet connection readiness, by keeping
wireless devices active in a low-power mode during sleep.
2 Install the " Intel Smart Connect Configuration Application and Driver package " in
Windows available on Dells driver & downloads support web site (support.dell.com)
under the Applications section.

Table of Storage configurations supported:
Boot Disk (below)/
Technology (right)
Smart Connect Rapid Start Smart Response
HDD only Not supported Not supported Not supported

HDD + SSD Not supported Supported Supported
HDD + mSATA Not supported Supported Supported
SSD only Supported Supported Not supported (Note: SSD
performance achieved without Smart
Response)
mSATA only Supported Supported Not supported (Note: SSD
performance achieved without Smart
Response)
Hybrid Drive Not supported Not supported Not supported (Note: Hybrid Drive is
similar in performance to Smart
Response)

Note: Supported for Windows7/8 only

Note: Please refer to Intel Responsiveness Technologies Guide for detail settings of these
features.


Appendix


Appendix A
.NET Framework Requirements

What is .NET Framework?
The .NET Framework is a software framework from Microsoft, which is bundled with Windows
operating systems. The .NET Framework is intended to be used by most applications created for the
Microsoft Windows platform.

.NET Framework Requirements?

Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP
.NET 3.5 .NET 3.0 .NET 1.1
Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics
Intel GMA HD Graphics
Intel Media Adapter HD/HD 2000/HD 3000
N/A .NET 3.5x N/A
.NET 3.0 .NET 3.0 .NET 3.0
.NET 3.0
Intel MSM /RST Storage
AMD Catalys t Control Center -Control Panel
.NET 3.0 .NET 3.0
Driver / SW Stack
Intel

Appendix B
512e / 4KBe HDD Re-image Guidelines

1 What is Advanced Format HDD?
HDD industry is moving towards supporting higher drives capacity, to address the current limitations
with the 512-byte sector HDDs, the industry is moving towards the Advanced Format with 4KB sector
HDDs.
The transition to 4KB sector HDDs will allow storage devices to more easily adopt larger capacities in
both the notebook and desktop space.
While hard drives will transition to 4KB sectors and to maintain backwards compatibility, current
Advanced Format 4KB HDDs, also known as 512e HDDs, will emulate 512-byte SATA
communications to hosts and will operate at 4KB.

2 How does an Advanced Format HDD impact OS Images?
Even though a 512e drive is designed to be backward compatible, most of current Operating Systems
are not aware of the Advanced Format technology. Depending on the Operating System and its
service pack, some extra steps may be required to optimize the performance of the Advanced Format
(512e) HDDs and to maintain full Operating System and Application functionality.
These extra steps could require using alignment tools to fix any sector misalignment as a result of
deploying a non-Advanced Format aware image on an Advanced Format HDD which may otherwise
cause performance issues.


3 Re-imaging Requirements when using Advanced Format HDDs
The following are the re-imaging guidelines needed to support Advanced Format HDDs. These
requirements are dependent on which Operating System will be installed and which method of
deployment will be used.
3.1 Microsoft Operating Systems Advanced Format Aware Readiness
An Operating System is Advanced Format Aware if it meets the following criteria:
o It understands the concept of physical sector vs. logical sector
o It maximizes writes using multiples of 4k bytes
o Disk partition starts at the boundary of 4k sector
Not all current Microsoft Operating Systems are Advanced Format Aware (refer to the Table below). A
system configured with an Advanced Format drive and an operating system that is not Advanced
Format aware can experience sector misalignment, resulting in performance or compatibility issues.
- Some extra steps may be required for re-imaging even with Advanced Format Aware Microsoft
Operating Systems, Install/upgrade to the latest Intel Storage driver
- Apply the applicable Microsoft KB article
- Partition alignment
such as (Please refer to section 3.2 for detailed instructions):

Operating System Advanced Format
Aware
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 Yes
Microsoft Windows 7 Yes
Microsoft Vista SP1 Yes
Microsoft Vista No
Microsoft XP (all versions) No
Microsoft Windows PE 3.0 or Later Yes
Microsoft Windows PE older versions No


3.2 Image Installation Guidelines

3.2.1 Clean Image Installation on an Advanced Format HDD

Microsoft OS Installation
Method
Windows 7 SP1 Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 Windows Vista Windows XP
Using Dell Operating
System Media
1. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST
Storage driver to
9.6 or later
(1)

1. Apply Microsoft KB
article 982018
2. Install/Upgrade Intel
RST Storage driver
to 9.6 or later
(1)

article 2470478
2. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST Storage
driver to 9.6 or
later
(1)

1. Use Alignment Tool
(2)
to ensure
Advanced Format drive partitions
are properly aligned
2. Install/Upgrade Intel RST Storage
driver to 9.6 or higher
(1)

Using non-Dell off the shelf
Operating System Media
1. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST
Storage driver to
9.6 or later
(1)

article 982018
RST Storage driver
to 9.6 or later
(1)

article 2470478
2. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST Storage
driver to 9.6 or
later
(1)

(2)
to ensure
are properly aligned
(1)

Using Windows PE 3.0 or
prior
Note: If using a Win PE
version earlier than 3.0,
apply Windows Automated
KIT
1. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST
Storage driver to
9.6 or later
(1)

article 982018
RST Storage driver
to 9.6 or later
(1)

article 2470478
2. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST Storage
driver to 9.6 or
later
(1)

(1)

Using Windows PE 3.1

1. Install/Upgrade Intel RST Storage driver to 9.6 or later
(1)

- (1)

The Intel RST Driver 9.6 or higher can be found on the Dell Support website in Dell Drivers and Downloads for your system
under the SATA drivers section
- (2)

Please refer to the Partition Alignment Tools - Section 3.4

3.2.2Deploying 512B pre-installed image to an Advanced Format drive

Microsoft OS Installation
Method
Windows 7 SP1 Windows 7 Windows Vista SP1 Windows Vista Windows XP
Using Dell Factory Installed
Image
No actions required. Dell Factory Images include required components. Not Available Not Available
Using Sector-Based Utilities
(Norton Ghost, Altiris, etc.)
1. Use Alignment
Tool
(2)
to
ensure
Advanced
Format drive
partitions are
properly aligned
before re-
imaging
2. Install/Upgrade
Intel RST Storage
driver to 9.6 or
later
(1)

1. Use Alignment
Tool
(2)
to ensure
Advanced Format
drive partitions are
properly aligned
before re-imaging
article 982018
RST Storage driver
to 9.6 or later
(1)

1. Use Alignment
Tool
(2)
to ensure
Advanced Format
drive partitions are
properly aligned
before re-imaging
article 2470478
RST Storage driver
to 9.6 or later
(1)

(2)

to ensure
are properly aligned before re-
imaging
driver to 9.6 or later
(1)

- (1)

The Intel RST Driver 9.6 or higher can be found on the Dell Support website in Dell Drivers and Downloads for your system
under the SATA drivers section
- (2)



3.3 Other Partition Alignment Requirements
Environment Action
IRRT / RAID 0,1 & 5 Configuration Use Alignment Tools
(1)
to ensure Advanced Format drive
partitions are properly aligned
Data Protection / Encryption Use Alignment Tools
(1)
to ensure Advanced Format drive
partitions are properly aligned before encrypting the drive.
Note: Misaligned encrypted Advanced Format drives need
to be decrypted, then aligned and re-encrypted
(1)


3.4 Partition Alignment Options
Partition alignment is required for older operating systems and is recommended for new operating
systems in order to insure proper hard drive performance and imaging between drives of differing
sector sizes. An aligned partition is when the starting offset of the partition is divisible by 4096 Bytes
or by 8 for logical block addressing (LBA) numbers.

3.4.1 Pre-Installation of Operating System

This section lists a few options for partition alignment pre-installation of OS:
- Using Ghost:

Ghost 11.5 will maintain the alignment state of the Gold/Master image. If the disk image is
built and aligned on a 512e/Advanced Format drive, the clones of that image will remain
aligned. If the image is built on a 512B, Ghost command line switch {-align=1MB} can be
used to ensure alignment when deployed to any drive.
- Using DISKPART:

DISKPART may be used to enable storage configuration or create a partition at an explicit
disk offset from a script, a remote session, or another command prompt.

Dell recommends using WinPE's (3.0 or greater) Diskpart.exe from Windows Vista or
Windows 7 to create the partitions for Windows XP installation. This will create a partition
that is Advanced Format aligned. Without PE, starting with Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD
to create the partition for the Windows XP will create correct partitioning. On how to use
DISKPART utility and how to divide the offset value of the selected partition, refer to
Microsoft KB Article 300415

3.4.2 Post-Installation of Operating System

The Paragon Alignment Tool (PAT) is a hardware agnostic tool available for download from the
Dell Support website in Dell Drivers and Downloads for your system under the SATA Drives
section. This tool can be used after an Operating System is installed to align the partitions of
an Advanced Format drive.

Appendix C
General Re-Imaging FAQs

1. How do I resolve a PCI Yellow Bang?
a. After installing the drivers and you have this PCI yellow bang in device manager, you need to
install the following drivers found in the Chipset folder:

b. For E-Family 1
st
generation you need to install two drivers - AMT SOL / LMS and AMT HECI

c. For E-Family 2
nd
generation you need to install one driver - AMT HECI

2. How do I resolve a Broadcom USH Yellow Bang?
a. After installing the drivers and you have this USH yellow bang in device manager, you need
to install the Control Point Security Device Driver Pack

3. How do I resolve this Unknown Device yellow bang on E-Family 2
nd
generation?
a. After installing the drivers and you have an unknown device yellow bang in device manager,
you need to install the ST Micro Freefall Sensor driver found under Chipset

4. What drivers are in the Control Point Security Device Driver pack?
a. The driver pack has the drivers for all security related hardware, including:
1. Broadcom Trusted Platform Module
2. Atmel Trusted Platform Module
3. STMicroelectronics Trusted Platform Module
4. Winbond Trusted Platform Module
5. O2Micro Smart Card Reader
6. Dell Smart Card Keyboard
7. UPEK TouchChip Fingerprint Reader
8. Authentec Fingerprint Reader
9. Broadcom Unified Security Hub
10. Vista Storage Driver Update (for ATAPI.SYS)

5. Can I use WiMax and WiFi at the same time?
a. No, the wireless adapter only supports one of them being active at one time

6. What is the Dell System Software utility and why do I need it?

a. The Dell System Software utility provides critical updates and patches for your operating
system necessary for the correct operation of your system. It is important to install this utility
first after re-imaging your system. It is found under the System Utilities folder on the Dell
Drivers and Download page

7. What is the Client System Update application?
a. Located under System Management > Client System Update, this is primarily targeted at
Customers who want to manage systems on their own. The tool is designed to allow users
to specify their update preferences and apply updates based on the criticality. Alternatively,
end users can use the scheduling option to keep their system up-to-date with the systems
software released by Dell

8. What is eSATA?
One of the connectors on the system is a dual eSATA / USB combo port. It can interface with
either an eSATA device or a USB device. eSATA is an industry standard interface. A few of the
key benefits of eSATA technology are:
o Data speeds up to six times faster than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394
o Robust and user friendly external connection
o High performance, cost effective expansion storage
o Up to 2 meter shielded cables and connectors


Appendix D
Tables

- Control Point System Manager Features - Table B1

Category Feature
DCP SM
Release
Version
Availablity of Feature
when DCP Installed?
when Dell provides
drivers/middleware, but No DCP
App?
Availabilty of Feature
when only Windows OS installed?
user profiles v1.0 Yes N/A
Only power schemes are available in
the OS.
View battery manufacturer info. v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, through BIOS
View battery health info. v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, through BIOS
battery charge enable/disable status v1.0 Yes N/A Yes
Network card power management v1.0 Yes Yes (Intel LOM) No (some Broadcom LOMs)
Extended Battery Life/ All Day Battery Life.
(ADBL)
v1.0 Yes N/A No
Dell Enhanced Performance Plans (User
Selectable Thermal Tables for Performance,
temperature and sound levels)
v1.4 Yes N/A No
Digidesign Audio/Video mode v1.3 Yes N/A Yes, thru individual settings in BIOS/OS
Display settings
Inactivate display and system timeouts when
activating an external display using FnF8.
v1.0 Yes N/A No
Fn+F2 to enable Battery Charge disable v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display
Fn+F3 launch DCP w/ Battery Status v1.0 Yes N/A No
Fn+F7 to enable/disable DCP v1.0 Yes N/A No
Fn+F8 to switch between display settings v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display
Hot Key customizaton
User hot key customization ability (also Fn+D
functionality which is set to toggle display by
default).
v1.0 Yes N/A No
Keyboard backlighting
Keyboard backlighting options (to be able to
set the intensity, inactivity timeout values
and input triggers.)
v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display
Ability to Adjust Brightness Level v1.0 Yes N/A Yes, but with No screen pop-up display
feedback through on screen display v1.0 Yes N/A No
Ability to enale/disable ALS v1.0 Yes N/A Yes
ALS Feedback through on screen display v1.0 Yes N/A No
Reporting of Ambient Temp log information
at OS presence (PWS only)
v1.2 Yes N/A Through BIOS
Reporting of CPU Temp log information at OS
presence (PWS only)
Reporting of SMART Alerts log information at
OS presence (PWS only)
Reporting of ECC Alerts log information at OS
presence (PWS only)
Privacy Screen - Discreet Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen v1.0 Yes N/A No
Privacy Screen - UMA Graphics Fn+E to enable/disable Privacy screen v1.2.01 Yes N/A No
"Color Space" Panel Settings for
RGB LED Displays (17" only)
Provides system level controls for NTSC,
sRGB, Pro Photo RGB/Kodak or Adobe color
settings (certain panels only)
v1.3 Yes N/A No
Brightness
Function Keys
Hardware Monitoring for Desktops
Power Manager

- Control Point Security Manager Features Table B2

- Dell Data Protection | Access, DDPA Table B3

Category Feature
Release
Version
when DCP Installed?
when Dell provides
App?
when only Windows OS
installed?
Secure processing and storage of user security
information
v1.0 Yes - USH platforms only No No
Ability to locally backup and restore
credentials in CV
TPM TPMenablement and management v1.0 Yes
Yes - with third party software,
including Windows Vista Bitlocker
No for XP
Yes, with Windows Vista (driver
included) or third party software,
Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) Password and SSO v1.0 Yes Password only, no SSO Password only, no SSO
Embedded Finger Print Reader
Full configuration and management for PBA
and Windows Logon
v1.0 Yes
Yes - with 3rd party software,
does not include PBA
No
Full configuration and management for
Windows Logon
v1.0 yes ( No PBA SUPPORT)
No
Full configuration and management for PBA v1.4
yes (E2 with CV only, no M'09,
Foose, Reebok, or Fonseca
support)
No No
Contact Smart Card Reader
Windows Logon
v1.0 Yes
No
Full configuration and management for PBA v1.0 Yes No No
Contacless Smart Card Reader
Windows Logon
v1.0 Yes
No
Contacless Smart Card Reader Full configuration and management for PBA v1.2 Yes No No
Support for 5400 and 7200 FDE's v1.0 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
Support for SSD FDE's v1.2.01 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
Support for dual FDE's (non-RAID) v1.3 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
RSA SecurID RSA SecurID storage in ControlVault v1.1 Yes - USH platforms only Yes - USH platforms only No
Bitlocker (Vista Only) DCP does not interact with Bitlocker v1.0 Yes N/A Yes
ControlVault
External Dell Branded Finger Print Reader
Full Disked Encrypted Drives (FDE)
Category Feature
Release
Version
when DDPA Installed?
when Dell provides
drivers/middleware, but No
DDPA App?
when only Windows OS
installed?
Secure processing and storage of user security
information
Ability to locally backup and restore
credentials in CV
TPM TPM enablement and management v2.0 Yes
Yes - with third party software,
No for XP
Yes, with Windows Vista (driver
included) or third party software,
Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) Password and SSO v2.0 Yes Password only, no SSO Password only, no SSO
Embedded Finger Print Reader
Full configuration and management for PBA
and Windows Logon
v2.0 Yes
No
Windows Logon
v2.0 yes ( No PBA SUPPORT)
No
Full configuration and management for PBA v2.0
yes (E2 with CV only, no M'09,
Foose, Reebok, or Fonseca
support)
No No
Contact Smart Card Reader
Windows Logon
v2.0 Yes
No
Full configuration and management for PBA v2.0 Yes No No
Contacless Smart Card Reader
Windows Logon
v2.0 Yes
No
Contacless Smart Card Reader Full configuration and management for PBA v2.0 Yes No No
Support for 5400 and 7200 FDE's v2.0 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
Support for SSD FDE's v2.0 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
Support for dual FDE's (non-RAID) v2.0 Yes Yes - with 3rd party software Yes - with 3rd party software
RSA SecurID RSA SecurID storage in ControlVault v2.0 Yes - USH platforms only Yes - USH platforms only No
Bitlocker (Vista Only) DCP does not interact with Bitlocker v2.0 Yes N/A Yes
Full Disked Encrypted Drives (FDE)
ControlVault
External Dell Branded Finger Print Reader

- Control Point Connection Manager Features Table B4

Category Feature
Release
Version
when DCP Installed?
when Dell provides
App?
when only Windows OS installed?
Dell Wireless LAN 1397, 1510
(Broadcom)
v1.1 Yes
Yes, WITH Dell Wireless Client Utility
(DCU)
No for XP
Yes for Vista & Win 7, with WLAN
AutoConfig, but in box driver has not
been Dell validated
Dell Wireless LAN 1520
(Broadcom TGV - no enterprise extension)
v1.3.01 Yes
Yes, with Dell Wireless Client Utility
(DCU)
No for XP
Yes - for Vista & Win 7 ( with in box
drivers) and WLAN AutoConfig
Intel Wireless LAN 5100, 5300 v1.2 Yes Yes, with Intel Proset
No for XP
been Dell validated
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 WiFi
card
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 WiFi
card
v1.4 Yes Yes, with Intel Proset
No for XP
been Dell validated
Disconnect on Ethernet WLAN v1.2 Yes
Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless
Clinet Utility (DCU)
No
View availabe networks & Site Monitors v1.0 Yes
WZC/WLAN AutoConfig for available
networks
WiFi - Catcher v1.0 Yes Basic Mode Only Basic Mode Only
Hardware Radio Switch v1.0 Yes Yes, in BIOS Yes, in BIOS
Enterprise Extension for WLAN - 802.1x,
WPA-Enterprise/WPA2-Enterprise, CCKM
(CCX5, TTLS not available for Win 7)
v1.2 Yes
Yes, wth Intel PROSet or Dell Wireless
Client Utility (DCU)
Yes, except CCX and TTLS
Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband 5720
Minicard
v1.0 Yes
Yes, with Dell Mobile Broadband Client
Utility (DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel)
No
Dell Wireless 5600 EV/HSPA (GOBI) v1.2 Yes No No
Dell Wireless 5530 HSPA Minicard
(Helmsley)
v1.0 Yes No No
Dell Wirless 5620 EV/HSPA (GOBI2) v1.4 Yes
Yes, planned alternative connection
manager
No
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Minicard (H2) v1.4 Yes
Yes, planned alternative connection
manager
No
GPS Novatel/Ericcson v1.0 Yes
No, for 5530 HSPA (Ericson)
No
Disconnect on Ethernet WWAN v1.0 Yes No No
SMS Text Messaging v1.0 Yes
No
Broadcom Gigabit LAN v1.0 Yes Yes Yes
Intel 825X Gigabit v1.0 Yes Yes Yes
Conexant HAD D330 MDC V.92 modem v1.0 Yes Yes Yes
Location Profiles v1.0 Yes N/A
Yes, limited attributes through Vista and
Windows 7 (Network and Sharing Center)
Import/Export Profiles v1.0 Yes
Yes, limited to WiFi profiles (netsh)
Profile Management Wizard v1.0 Yes
No
Radio Management Airplane Mode v1.0 Yes No No
Connection Logs v1.0 Yes
No
Connection Status v1.0 Yes
Yes
Device Status v1.0 Yes
Yes
Network Status Details v1.0 Yes
Yes
Status Logs v1.0 Yes Yes, with Intel Proset or Dell Wireless
No
Diagnostics Connection base/ Hardware
based
v1.0 Yes
Yes
Troubleshooting FAQ's/Web links v1.0 Yes
Yes
SSO Pre-logon (Windows XP only) v1.0 Yes
Yes, through GPO (Server 2008)
VPN Enforcement v1.0 Yes
Utility 9DMBCU) for 5720 EVDO (novatel)
No
WLAN
WWAN
LAN/ Modem/other connections
Location Profiles
connection/device/status
Information
Log-on Features

Appendix E
E-Docks

- Dell E-Docks (E-Family Docking Stations)

o Dell E-Family docking stations are architected differently than previous generations of Dell
docking stations.

o To enhance Plug And Play performance E-Family products no longer require a docking profile

Note: USB devices might be malfunction after docking/undocking. Its a known issue on
Windows XP. Please refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/871233 to get workaround.

o The following are the list of features and expected behavior differences between D-Docks and
E-Docks:



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