Owner's Manual
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2015 - 08
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5
Before Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................ 5
Recommended Tools............................................................................................................................6
Turning Off Your Computer..................................................................................................................6
After Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................... 7
3 System Setup....................................................................................................... 33
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................... 33
Navigation Keys................................................................................................................................... 33
System Setup Options.........................................................................................................................34
Updating the BIOS .............................................................................................................................. 41
System and Setup Password...............................................................................................................42
Assigning a System Password and Setup Password.................................................................... 42
Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password.............................................43
4 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................... 44
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics........................................................... 44
5 Specifications...................................................................................................... 45
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 45
6 Contacting Dell...................................................................................................50
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................... 50
You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1.
Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6.
Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
service the computer.
7.
8.
9.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
#0 Phillips screwdriver
#1 Phillips screwdriver
In Windows 8:
Using a touch-enabled device:
a.
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select
Settings.
b.
Select the
Using a mouse:
a.
b.
Click the
In Windows 7:
1.
Click Start
2.
or
2.
1.
Click Start
2.
Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down..
Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as
an ExpressCard.
2.
3.
4.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5.
2.
3.
Insert the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.
2.
2.
3.
Insert the ODD into its slot until it clicks into place.
2.
3.
4.
2.
Remove battery.
3.
4.
Place the access panel to align with the screw holes at the back of the computer.
2.
3.
4.
2.
Remove:
a. battery
b. access panel
3.
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b. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer [3].
4.
5.
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2.
Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket.
3.
4.
5.
Install:
a. access panel
b. battery
6.
2.
Remove:
a. battery
b. access panel
3.
Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up.
4.
Remove the memory module from its socket on the system board.
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Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips.
2.
Install:
a. access panel
b. battery
3.
2.
Remove:
a. battery
b. access panel
3.
Insert the WLAN card into its slot and tighten the screw to secure it to the system board.
2.
Connect the two connectors (black cable to the black triangle and white cable to the white triangle).
3.
Install:
a. access panel
b. battery
4.
2.
Remove:
a. battery
b. access panel
3.
Push the coin-cell release latch using a scribe and then pull the coin-cell battery to remove it from
the computer.
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2.
Install:
a. access panel
b. battery
3.
2.
3.
Release the keyboard by prying on the keyboard release tabs using a scribe.
4.
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5.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.
Remove:
a. battery
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3.
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
WLAN card
memory module
keyboard
4.
5.
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c. Pry up the base cover and slide it away from the computer [3].
Place the base cover on the chassis and press the notches until they lock in place.
2.
3.
4.
Turn the computer over and tighten the screws at the base of the computer.
5.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
6.
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
WLAN card
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
base cover
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4.
2.
3.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
4.
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base cover
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
WLAN card
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
base cover
4.
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Install the heatsink assembly and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board.
2.
3.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
4.
base cover
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
WLAN card
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
base cover
3.
4.
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Insert the speakers into the chassis and press along the retention clips to lock in place.
2.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
3.
base cover
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
WLAN card
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
WLAN card
memory module
keyboard
base cover
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4.
5.
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6.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
base cover
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
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e.
f.
g.
h.
6.
WLAN card
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
base cover
system board
Disconnect the power connector from the system board and lift it away from the system board.
Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs.
2.
3.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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system board
base cover
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
4.
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
4.
Remove the hinge screws that secure the display assembly to the computer.
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5.
2.
Route the WLAN and display assembly cables through their tabs and then tighten the display hinges
screws to secure the display assembly.
3.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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keyboard
memory module
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
f.
4.
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
system board
display assembly
Align and press the display bezel to fasten it to the display assembly.
2.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
display assembly
system board
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
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h. battery
3.
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
base cover
system board
display assembly
2.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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display assembly
base cover
keyboard
memory module
WLAN card
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
i.
3.
battery
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
system board
display assembly
display bezel
Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly.
2.
Install:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
display bezel
display assembly
system board
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
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g. access panel
h. optical-disk drive
i. battery
3.
2.
Remove:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
3.
battery
optical-disk drive
access panel
hard drive
memory module
keyboard
system board
display assembly
display bezel
display hinges
4.
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5.
2.
3.
4.
Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.
5.
Install:
a. display hinges
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
6.
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display bezel
display assembly
system board
keyboard
memory module
hard drive
access panel
optical-disk drive
battery
System Setup
System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOSlevel options. From the
System Setup, you can:
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setupdefined boot device order and boot directly to a
specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the
Dell logo appears, you can:
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option.
The boot-menu options are:
STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
Optical Drive
Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation Keys
The following table displays the system setup navigation keys.
NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take
effect until you re-start the system.
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Keys
Navigation
Up arrow
Down arrow
<Enter>
Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in
the field.
Spacebar
<Tab>
<Esc>
Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main
screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and
restarts the system.
<F1>
Option
Description
System
Information
System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership
Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory
Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size,
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID,
Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor
L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, ODD Device, LOM MAC Address,
Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native
Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Bluetooth Device.
Battery
Information
Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence
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Option
Description
Boot List Option
Legacy
UEFI
Advanced Boot
Options
This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy
Option ROMs is disabled.
Date/Time
Option
Description
Integrated NIC
SATA Operation
Drives
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are
reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART
(Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This
option is disabled by default.
USB Configuration
Disabled
AHCI: This option is enabled by default.
Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled
by default. The options are:
SMART Reporting
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.
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Option
Description
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup
irrespective of these settings.
Audio
Miscellaneous Devices
Enable Microphone
Enable Camera
Enable Media Card
Disable Media Card
NOTE: All devices are enabled by default.
Option
Description
LCD Brightness
Switchable Graphics
Table 5. Security
Option
Description
Admin Password
System Password
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Option
Description
Strong Password
Password Configuration
Password Bypass
Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and
the Internal HDD password, when they are set. The options are:
Disabled
Reboot bypass
Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard
Drive passwords when the admin password is set.
Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
CPU XD Support
Option
Description
Disabled
Enabled
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Option
Description
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is
in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by
default. The options are:
PK
KEK
db
dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db,
and dbx appear. The options are:
Table 7. Performance
Option
Description
This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores
enabled. The performance of some applications will improve with the
additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable
or disable multi-core support for the processor. The installed processor
supports two cores. If you enable Multi Core Support, two cores will be
enabled. If you disable Multi Core Support, one core will be enabled.
C states
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Option
Description
Intel TurboBoost
Disabled
Enabled
Option
Description
AC Behavior
Auto On Time
Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on
automatically. The options are:
Disabled (default)
Every Day
Weekdays
Select Days
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is
connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the
system setup will remove power from all of the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer
from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal.
This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this
option, your system uses the standard charging algorithm and other
techniques, during the non-work hours to improve the battery health.
Disabled (default)
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Option
Description
Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Adaptive
Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
Primarily AC use
Custom
Option
Description
Adapter Warnings
Fn Lock Option
Allows the hot key combination <Fn> +<Esc> toggle the primary
behavior of F1F12, between the standard and secondary functions.
Fastboot
Minimal
Thorough (default)
Auto
Option
Description
Virtualization
Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the
additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization
technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O enabled by default.
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Option
Description
Wireless Switch
Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless
devices.
WLAN/WiGig
Bluetooth
Option
Description
Service Tag
Asset Tag
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set.
This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade
Option
Description
BIOS Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
2.
Go to dell.com/support.
3.
Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the
instructions on screen.
4.
If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5.
6.
Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7.
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8.
On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window,
click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Description
System password
Setup password
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of
your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left
unattended.
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen appears.
2.
3.
Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
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4.
Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
5.
Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.
6.
Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7.
8.
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2.
3.
Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
4.
Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when
promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when
promoted.
5.
6.
Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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Diagnostics
Repeat tests
Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed
device(s)
View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other
computers may cause invalid results or error messages.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present
at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.
1.
2.
As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears.
3.
4.
If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press <Esc> and click Yes to stop the
diagnostic test.
5.
Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
6.
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Specifications
Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your
(Start icon) Help and Support, and then select the option to view
computer, click Start
information about your computer.
Table 14. System Information
Feature
Description
Chipset
integrated in processor
64 bits
Flash EPROM
16MB
Feature
Description
Processor Type
L1 cache
128 KB
L2 cache
512 KB
L3 cache
Up to 4 MB
Feature
Description
Memory connector
Memory capacity
Memory speed
1600 MHz
Minimum memory
2 GB
Maximum memory
16 GB
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Feature
Description
Type
Controller
Stereo conversion
Interface
Speakers
2x2W
Volume controls
Feature
Description
Video type
eDP
Video Controller:
UMA
Discrete
Data bus:
64 bits
VGA
Feature
Description
Camera Resolution
HD resolution
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Feature
Description
Network adapter
Wireless
Feature
Description
Audio
Video
VGA
Network adapter
USB:
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Feature
Description
NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are
identified in the documentation shipped with your computer.
Media card reader
one SD slot
Feature
Vostro 153559
Type
Dimensions:
HD Non-touch
FHD Non-touch
Height
Diagonal
Width
Maximum
resolution
Maximum
Brightness
200 nits
Operating angle
0 (closed) to 135
Refresh rate
60 Hz
40 / 40
Vertical
10 / 30
Pixel pitch
0.2265 mm
Feature
Description
Number of keys:
Feature
Description
Active Area:
X-axis
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Feature
Y-axis
Description
80.00 mm (3.14 inches)
Feature
Description
Type
Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Life span
Voltage
14.80 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating
0 C to 35 C (32 F to 95 F)
Non-Operating
40 C to 65 C (40 F to 149 F)
Coin-cell battery
Feature
Description
Type
45 W
65 W
Input voltage
Input frequency
50 Hz-60 Hz
1.30 A
65 W
1.70 A
Output current
45 W
2.31 A
65 W
3.34 A
19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
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Operating
0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)
Non-Operating
40 C to 70 C (40 F to 158 F)
Feature
Description
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Feature
Description
Temperature:
Operating
0 C to 35 C (32 F to 95 F)
Storage
40 C to 65 C (40 F to 149 F)
10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Storage
0 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
Altitude (maximum):
Operating
Non-Operating
Airborne contaminant level
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Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your
purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by
country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales,
technical support, or customer service issues:
1.
Go to support.dell.com.
2.
3.
Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the
page.
4.
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