OptiPlex 7070/ 5070/3070

Re-imaging guide for

Windows

Computer Model: OptiPlex 7070/5070/3070

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 Contents
Installation overview...............................................................5
Introduction............................................................................. 6
Order of reinstallation............................................................ 7
Updating or Resetting the BIOS..............................................9
Flashing the BIOS....................................................................................9
Clearing CMOS settings...........................................................................9
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security...................................................9
Reinstalling the operating system.........................................11
Reinstalling drivers and applications.................................... 12
Displaying drivers and applications on your computer...............................12

Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications...........13

1 Intel chipset device software............................................................... 13
Downloading and installing the chipset driver.....................................13
2 Critical Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates. .......................................14
3 Media-card reader driver....................................................................14
Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver.....................14
4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) ……………......................................16
Downloading and installing the IRST driver ……………............................ 16
Downloading and installing the APPX ………….…………............................ 16
5 Graphics........................................................................................... 17
Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver............................. 17
6 Audio.................................................................................................17

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 7 Dell ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware……………………………………………….. 18
8 Wireless Local Network (WLAN) drivers and applications......................19
Downloading and installing the Wi-Fi driver……...................................19
9 Intel Management Engine driver........................................................ 19
Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer.20
Downloading and installing the Intel Manageability and Security Status Application…...20

.NET Framework....................................................................21
Getting help and contacting Dell..........................................22
Self-help resources...............................................................................22
Contacting Dell.....................................................................................23

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 Installation overview
NOTE: Dell recommends that you download and install the device drivers from
the Dell Drivers & Downloads website. Installing device drivers from a non-Dell
website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files,
blue screen errors, unexpected shutdown, or infect your computer with
malicious software.
Device drivers must be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either CD,
DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-
related problems. Dell recommends that you install or update device drivers if you have
performed a factory reset of your Dell computer using the Dell Backup and Recovery
application or other factory-reset methods. This ensures that you have the latest device
drivers installed on your computer and that the devices function optimally.
Installing or updating device drivers may lead to the following improvements:

• Increase system performance

• Patch security risks
• Expand compatibility
• Fix device issues and support new features

However, if your computer is operating normally and there are no driver issues listed in
Windows Device Manager and Windows is not suggesting urgent or recommended
driver updates, driver updates are unnecessary. Updating drivers unnecessarily may
create new problems. Review the importance of each driver update on the Dell driver
downloads page before assessing the need to continue with an update.

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 Introduction
Re-imaging is the process of removing all software on the computer and reinstalling the
removed software. Re-imaging is required when software in the computer is corrupted
or damaged and can also be used as a means of removing harmful and malicious
software in your computer. This re-imaging guide provides the steps required for re-
imaging your computer.

CAUTION: This re-imaging guide is designed for system administrators. Do not

attempt to re-image the system if you are not an administrator or are unsure of
the procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result in permanent data loss.

NOTE: Information provided in this guide is applicable to computers with Windows

only.

This guide assists you in installing Dell-recommended software stack and settings,
drivers, and applications, which are tested and validated on the OptiPlex Desktop. The
installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in the guide enhances the
optimal performance of your computer.
Dell also provides drivers and applications that are not included with the Windows
operating system.

It is always recommended to re-image on a newly-installed operating system and not

from any previous image-build. Ensure BIOS settings, including SATA configurations and
modes, are appropriately set and the latest drivers and applications are used when re-
imaging the computer.

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 Order of reinstallation
NOTE: Some drivers and application installation steps may not be applicable,
depending on the configuration of the computer you have ordered.
To achieve optimal performance, install the drivers and applications in the following
sequence:

1 BIOS: Allows the operating system to be loaded into the memory and enables the
initial startup process on your computer.
2 Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware
to be a base on which other software can operate on.
3 Intel Chipset driver: Allows Windows to communicate and adjust settings on
components on the system board.
4 Critical Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates: updates that fix and optimize the
operating system.
5 Media-card reader driver: Enables and enhances the media-card reader.
6 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST): Enables and enhances data storage
virtualization for the storage drives installed in the computer.
7 Graphics:

– Enhances and optimizes video performance

– Enables and provides additional functionality not included in the native VGA
driver, including:

* User-customizable power management features

* Portability and behavioral profiles
* Multiple-monitor support
8 Audio: Enables and enhances the audio controller.

9 Security, which includes:

– Dell ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware

10 Networking and Communication, which includes:

– Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN): Enables and enhances the
wireless adapter
– Bluetooth: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter

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 Updating or Resetting the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS
It is recommended to flash BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the
system board. To flash the BIOS:

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7 Click Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS
update file.
9 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

Clearing CMOS settings

In the event that, flashing your computer with the latest BIOS update results in your
computer being unable to boot, a BIOS reset is necessary. Clearing the CMOS settings
will reset the BIOS to factory settings. For more information about clearing the CMOS
settings, see your computer's Service Manual.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security

TPM must be enabled in the BIOS setup program for it to be deployed on the computer.
Follow these steps to enable and configure the TPM:

1 Turn on or restart your computer.

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 2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup
program.
The BIOS setup program is displayed.
3 On the left pane, select Security → TPM Security → Clear TPM.
4 Select or clear any of the following options to enable or disable it, respectively:

– Enabled (Default): The BIOS enables the TPM during POST and it can be
accessed by the operating system.
– Disabled: The BIOS will not enable the TPM during POST and it cannot be
accessed by the operating system.
– TPM On: The TPM is enabled and activated.
– Clear: The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM.
5 Save the settings and exit.

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 Reinstalling the operating system
The 64-bit Windows 10 operating system is validated for use on this computer. You can
reset or reinstall the operating system under different scenarios. For more information
about reinstalling the operating system, see the knowledge base article SLN297920 at
www.dell.com/support.
Before attempting a reinstall of your operating system, Dell recommends that you
backup all data as described in the knowledge base article located here.

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 Reinstalling drivers and
Applications
Drivers and applications are software that enables Windows (or another operating
system) to communicate with the hardware devices and software in your computer.
Devices such as video and sound cards require drivers to function correctly within
Windows, and require applications to enable users to adjust hardware settings.
The Windows reinstallation includes drivers for most devices, but device-specific drivers
may have to be downloaded and installed separately. Dell recommends that you
download the device drivers for your Dell computer from Drivers & Downloads.
Applications must be downloaded and installed separately. Dell recommends that you
download the required applications for your Dell computer from the Dell Download
Center.

Displaying drivers and applications on your

computer
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the Windows operating system installed on your computer to get a list of
the drivers and applications available on your computer.

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 Reinstallation sequence for drivers
and applications

Driver installation is critical if you have reinstalled the Windows operating system on
your Dell computer. Install the drivers in the correct sequence for your computer to
function correctly. In some scenarios, you may have to reinstall or update the device
driver if you are encountering any issues with a specific device.
For more information, see the Dell knowledge-based article SLN148687 at
www.dell.com/support.com.

NOTE: Windows 10 operating system includes the touchpad drivers— no other

touchpad driver installation is required.

NOTE: Windows 10 operating system includes the webcam drivers—no

additional webcam driver installation is required. For video capture or
streaming, users can install webcam software available from third-party
providers.

Dell recommends installing drivers or applications in the following sequence.

1 Intel chipset device software

The Windows operating system may not include the updated Intel chipset driver set
for Dell computers. These Intel chipset drivers are available on Dell’s support site
www.dell.com/support.

Downloading and installing these chipset drivers

1 Turn on your computer.

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 2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads
5 Scroll down the page and select Chipset in Category
6 Click Download to download chipset drivers for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
chipset driver files.
8 Double-click the chipset driver files icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: Intel Chipset drivers including Intel Chipset Device Software Driver,
Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework, Intel Management Engine
Components Installer and Intel HID Event Filter Driver.

2 Critical Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates

Dell recommends installing all the latest available QFE updates from the latest Service
Pack from Windows. Service packs are automatically downloaded and installed when
Windows Updates is enabled and can be manually downloaded and installed from the
Windows support site.

3 Media-card reader driver

The Windows operating system does not include the media-card reader driver. Install
the Realtek driver, that is available for download on the Dell support site.

Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver

1 Turn on your computer.

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 2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads
5 Scroll down the page and select Chipset in Category.
6 Click Download to download the media-card reader driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the card
reader driver file.
8 Double-click the card reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on the
screen.

4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)

The IRST software package enables and enhances high-performance Serial ATA (SATA)
and SATA RAID capabilities for supported operating systems. The IRST software
package provides an added protection against data loss in the event of a hard drive
failure.

NOTE: The following conditions must be met before you can install IRST on your
computer.

• Your computer has a RAID I/O controller hub (ICH). If your computer does
not have a RAID ICH you cannot install IRST unless a third-party RAID
controller card is installed.
• Your RAID controller is enabled by default.

CAUTION: If a SATA hard drive is already installed, enabling the RAID

controller might cause your computer to display a blue screen and an error
code followed by a system reboot. To enable RAID, reinstall the operating
system.

Downloading and installing the IRST driver

1 Turn on your computer.

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 2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Scroll down the page and select Serial ATA in Category.
6 Click Download to download the IRST driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the IRST
driver file.
8 Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Downloading and installing the IRST APPX
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4. Click Drivers & downloads.
5. Scroll down the page and select Serial ATA in Category.
6. Click Download to download the IRST APPX for your computer.
7. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the file.

5 Graphics
The Windows operating system includes the VGA graphics driver only. For optimal
graphics performance, install the Dell graphics driver applicable to your computer that
is available for download on the Dell support site.

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 Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads
5 Scroll down the page and select Video in Category.
6 Click Download to download the graphics driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
graphics driver file.
8 Double-click the graphics driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

6 Audio
The Windows operating system does not include the audio driver recommended by
Dell. Install the HD audio driver that is available for download on the Dell support site.

Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver

1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Scroll down the page and select Audio in Category.
6 Click Download to download the audio driver for your computer.

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 7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the
audio driver file.
8 Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

7 Dell ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware

Dell ControlVault2 contains software that protects data in your computer from
disclosure or modification. The software package is available on the Dell support site.

Downloading and installing Dell ControlVault2

1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Scroll down the page and select Security in Category
6 Click Download to download the software package for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved Dell
ControlVault2 Driver and Firmware.
8 Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

8 Wireless Local Network (WLAN) drivers and

applications
Windows operating systems do not provide native device driver support for WLAN
controllers on Dell computers. To obtain wireless network functionality, install the
relevant WLAN drivers from the Dell support site. WLAN applications, which provide

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 additional features including enterprise authentication enhancements can also be
installed from the Dell support site.

Downloading and installing the Wi-Fi driver

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Scroll down the page and select Network in Category.
6 Click Download to download the Wi-Fi driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the Wi-
Fi driver file.
8 Double-click the Wi-Fi driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: For Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Drivers. Please select
Modem/Communications in Category of above Step 4.

9 Intel Management Engine driver

Intel Management Engine driver enable advance manageability features. To obtain
manageability functionality, install the relevant Intel ME drivers from the Dell support
site.
Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine
Components Installer
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.

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 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4. Click Drivers & downloads
5. Scroll down the page and select Chipset in Category.
6. Click Download to download software package for your computer.
7. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the file.
8. Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Downloading and installing the Intel Manageability and
Security Status Application
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or
manually browse for your computer model.
4. Click Drivers & downloads
5. Scroll down the page and select Chipset in Category.
6. Click Download to download the software package for your computer.
7. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you file.
8. Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions on the screen

.NET Framework

The .NET Framework is a software framework, which is bundled with Windows

operating systems. The .NET Framework is intended to be used by most applications
created for the Windows platform.

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 Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help
resources:
Table 1. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and www.dell.com
services

Dell Help & Support app

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and

Support, and press Enter.

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on. www.dell.com/support

Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns

1 Go to www.dell.com/support. .
2 Type the subject or keyword in the
Search box.
3 Click Search to retrieve the related
articles.

Learn and know the following information See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/
about your product: support/manuals.
• Product specifications

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 • Operating system
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to
• Setting up and using your product your product, identify your product
• Data backup through one of the following:
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics • Select Detect Product.
• Factory and system restore • Locate your product through the
• BIOS information drop-down menu under View
Products.
• Enter the Service Tag number or
Product ID in the search bar.

Contacting Dell
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www.dell.com/contactdell.

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NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact
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