Dell XPS 15-7590 Re-Imaging Manual

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Re-imaging guide for Microsoft Windows
Computer Model: XPS 15-7590
Regulatory Model: P56F
Regulatory Type: P56F003

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  • Page 1 XPS 15 Re-imaging guide for Microsoft Windows Computer Model: XPS 15-7590 Regulatory Model: P56F Regulatory Type: P56F003...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Downloading and installing the IRST driver......................11 5. Graphics..................................12 Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver....................12 6. Audio....................................12 Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver..................... 12 7. Fingerprint-reader driver.............................. 12 Downloading and installing the fingerprint-reader driver..................12 8. Dell Power Manager (DPM)............................13 9.
  • Page 4: Installation Overview

    However, if your computer is operating normally and there are no driver issues or updates being prompted by Microsoft Windows, driver updates may be 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. Installation overview...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    This guide assists you in installing Dell-recommended software stack and settings, drivers, and applications, which are tested and validated on the XPS 15-7590. The installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in the guide enhances the optimal performance of your computer.
  • Page 6: Order Of Reinstallation

    Audio: Enables and enhances the audio controller. Security, which includes: • Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Package (SGX PSW) • Goodix Fingerprint Sensor Dell applications, which includes: • Dell Update application • Dell Power Manager (DPM) Networking and Communication, which includes: •...
  • Page 7: Updating Or Resetting The Bios

    TPM: Turn on or restart your computer. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup program. The BIOS setup program is displayed. On the left pane, select Security > TPM 2.0 Security.
  • Page 8: Reinstalling The Operating System

    For more information about reinstalling the operating system, see the knowledge base article SLN297920 www.dell.com/support. Before attempting a reinstall of your operating system, Dell recommends that you backup all data as described in the Microsoft knowledge base article.
  • Page 9: Reinstalling Drivers And Applications

    Devices such as video and sound cards require drivers to function correctly within Windows, and enable users to adjust hardware settings. Microsoft Windows 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 &...
  • Page 10: Reinstallation Sequence For Drivers And Applications

    Driver installation is critical after reinstalling 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 issues with a specific device.
  • Page 11: Critical Microsoft Quick Fix Engineering (Qfe) Updates

    2. Critical Microsoft Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates Dell recommends installing all the latest available QFE updates from the latest Windows Service Pack. Service packs are automatically downloaded and installed when Windows Updates are enabled and can also be manually-downloaded and installed from the Microsoft support site.
  • Page 12: Graphics

    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 available for download from www.dell.com/support. Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver Turn on your computer.
  • Page 13: Dell Power Manager (Dpm)

    10. Dell Docking Station WD15 The Dell Docking Station WD15 is a device that links your electronic devices to your computer using a USB Type-C cable interface. Connecting the computer to the docking station enables you to access peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, large-screen displays and so on, without having to plug each device directly to the computer.
  • Page 14: Dell Thunderbolt Dock Tb16

    11. Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 The Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your laptop computer using a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. When you connect the laptop to the docking station, you access peripherals such as the mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays, without having to plug each one directly to the laptop.
  • Page 15: Net Framework

    .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 applications created for the Microsoft Windows platform. .NET Framework...
  • Page 16: Getting Help And Contacting Dell

    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 Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...

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