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Precision 3440 Re-imaging guide for Microsoft Windows Computer Model: Precision 3440 Restricted - Confidential
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Introduction...................................................................................................................... 6 Order of reinstallation ..............................................
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Downloading and installing the Intel Management Engine Components Installer ...............................................................................................................................
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. Attention: The hidden partition in...
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– Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN): Enables and enhances the wireless adapter – Bluetooth: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter 11. Intel Management Engine Components Installer and In...
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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 w...
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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 ...
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Reinstalling the operating system The 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 operating system is validated for use on this computer. You can reset or reinstall the operating system under different scenarios. For...
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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. D...
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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 sequ...
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Downloading and installing these chipset drivers 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...
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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 ...
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• 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...
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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 Serial ATA in Cat...
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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 install...
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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...
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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...
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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 comp...
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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...
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Learn and know the following information See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/ about your product: support/manuals. • Product specifications • Operating system To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to •...