2 installation sequence & features at a glance, 1 bios, drivers and firmware – Dell Business Client E-Family Re-Image “How-To” User Manual

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E-Family Reimage “How-To” Guide

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2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:

2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:

- BIOS
- Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
- Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
- PCMCIA / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA / SmartCard

controller

- Intel Storage:

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Intel Matrix Storage Manager – E-Family 1st generation

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Intel Rapid Storage Technology – E-Family 2nd generation

- Audio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
- Graphics:

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Enhances and optimizes video performance

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Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA

driver

• User customizable Power Management features
• Portability & behavioral profiles
• Multiple monitor support

- Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2

nd

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A driver-based power management mechanism for Intel i3, i5 and i7processors

generation systems)

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Intelligent power sharing across cores

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Budgets power limits available to Processor or graphics turbo Processor

- Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and

enhances the network controller

- Control Point Security Driver pack

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Installs and enables the security devices & controllers

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Even if you do not install the Control Point managers you should install the

Control Point security driver as it contains needed drivers

- Networking & Communication

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Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the

Wireless LAN network adapter

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Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enables and enhances

the UWB or Bluetooth Adapter

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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Enables and

enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter

- Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
- Free Fall Sensor
- Modem - Enables and enhances the modem
- Intel vPro or AMT – Enhances System Manageability

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HW based solution using out-of-band communication for management access to

client systems (independent of the system state)


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