Downloading and installing the media-card reader driver.................. 12 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)........................12 Downloading and installing the IRST driver......................12 Graphics....................................12 Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver.....................12 Audio..................................... 13 Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver....................13 Fingerprint-reader driver..............................13 Downloading and installing the fingerprint-reader driver...................
Drivers & Downloads website. Installing device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors, unexpected shutdowns, or infect your computer with malicious software. Device drivers must be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems.
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. These drivers are required to enable the following solid-state drives (SSDs): ●...
○ Multiple-monitor support 8. Audio driver: Enables and enhances the audio controller. 9. Security drivers, which include: ● Goodix Fingerprint Sensor 10. Dell applications, which include: ● Dell Update application ● Dell Power Manager (DPM) 11. Networking and communication drivers, which include: ●...
TPM: 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 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.
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● Clear: This setting clears the PTT owner information, and returns the PTT to the default state. Changes to this setting will be latched in BIOS after clicking "apply”, but will not take effect in the PTT until after exiting the BIOS setup menu. ●...
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 Microsoft knowledge base article.
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.
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.
8. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Graphics The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. For optimal-graphics performance, install the Dell- graphics driver applicable to your computer from www.dell.com/support. Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver 1.
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 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
Dell Docking Station WD19 The Dell Docking Station WD19 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your computer using a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. Connecting the computer to the docking station enables you to access to all peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays, without having to plug each device directly to the computer.
.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 Windows 10 platform. .NET Framework...
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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