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Table 27. System Configuration  (continued)

Option

Description

SATA-0 (enabled by default)

SATA-1 (enabled by default)

SATA-2 (enabled by default)

M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default)

Smart Reporting

This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system
startup. The 

Enable Smart Reporting option

 is disabled by default.

USB Configuration

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:

Enable USB Boot Support

Enable External USB Port

All the options are enabled by default.

Audio

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. The option 

Enable Audio

 is

selected by default.

Enable Microphone

Enable Internal Speaker

Both the options are selected by default.

Miscellaneous Devices

Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:

Enable Camera (enabled by default)

Video

Option

Description

LCD Brightness

Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The
LCD brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.

NOTE:

 The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.

Security

Table 28. Security 

Option

Description

Admin Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the admin password.

System Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.

Internal HDD-0 Password

Allows you to set, change or delete the internal HDD password.

Strong Password

This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.

Password Configuration

Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a
administrative password and the system password. The range of characters is between 4
and 32.

Password Bypass

This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password
prompts during a system restart.

Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set.
This option is enabled by default.

Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).

NOTE:

 The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when

powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always prompt for
passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.

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System setup

Summary of Contents for P75F

Page 1: ...Vostro 3581 Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model P75F Regulatory Type P75F009 November 2020 Rev A01 ...

Page 2: ...tial damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2019 2021 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: ...n 11 Processor 11 Memory 12 Storage 12 Storage combinations 12 Audio 13 Media card reader 13 Camera 13 Wireless 14 Ports and connectors 14 Video card 14 Display 15 Keyboard 15 Fingerprint reader optional 16 Operating system 16 Touchpad 16 Battery 16 Power adapter 17 Dimensions and weight 18 Computer environment 18 Security 18 Security Software 19 Chapter 6 System setup 20 Boot menu 20 Navigation k...

Page 4: ...ation support 26 Wireless 27 System logs 27 Maintenance screen 27 SupportAssist System Resolution 28 System and setup password 28 Assigning a system setup password 28 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 29 Chapter 7 Software 30 Downloading Windows drivers 30 Chapter 8 Getting help 31 Contacting Dell 31 4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...to a secured wireless network enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted If connected to the internet sign in with or create a Microsoft account If not connected to the internet create an offline account On the Support and Protection screen enter your contact details 3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu Recommended Table 1 Locate Dell apps Dell apps Details ...

Page 6: ...our computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre installed on your computer 4 Create recovery drive for Windows NOTE It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows For more information see Create a USB...

Page 7: ...h drive to your computer 2 In Windows search type Recovery 3 In the search results click Create a recovery drive The User Account Control window is displayed 4 Click Yes to continue The Recovery Drive window is displayed 5 Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next 6 Select the USB flash drive and click Next A message appears indicating that all data in the USB flash drive wi...

Page 8: ...orts 2 6 Headset port Right view 1 Micro SD card reader 2 USB 2 0 port 3 VGA port 4 Optical drive 5 Security cable slot Palmrest view 1 Power button with optional fingerprint reader 2 Keyboard 3 Touchpad Bottom view 1 Speakers 2 Base cover 3 Service Tag label 4 Air vent Keyboard shortcuts NOTE Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration Keys used for shortcuts r...

Page 9: ...ute audio Fn F2 Decrease volume Fn F3 Increase volume Fn F4 Play previous Fn F5 Play Pause Fn F6 Play next Fn F8 Switch to external display Fn F9 Search Fn F11 Decrease brightness Fn F12 Increase brightness Fn PrtScr Turn on off wireless Fn Ctrl Open application menu Chassis overview 9 ...

Page 10: ...s Table 3 List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Fn Esc Toggle Fn key lock Fn F1 Mute audio Fn F2 Decrease volume Fn F3 Increase volume Fn F4 Play previous Fn F5 Play Pause Fn F6 Play next Fn F8 Switch to external display Fn F9 Search Fn F11 Decrease brightness Fn F12 Increase brightness Fn PrtScr Turn on off wireless Fn Ctrl Open application menu 4 10 Keyboard shortcuts ...

Page 11: ...Storage combinations Audio Media card reader Camera Wireless Ports and connectors Video card Display Keyboard Fingerprint reader optional Operating system Touchpad Battery Power adapter Dimensions and weight Computer environment Security Security Software System information Table 4 System information Feature Specifications Chipset Intel Chipset DRAM bus width 64 bit FLASH EPROM SPI 16 MB PCIe bus ...

Page 12: ...tions Feature Specifications Minimum memory configuration 4 GB Maximum memory configuration 16 GB Number of slots Two SoDIMM slots Memory options 4 GB 1 x 4 GB 8 GB 2 x 4 GB 8 GB 1 x 8 GB 12 GB 1 x 4 GB 1 x 8 GB 16 GB 2 x 8 GB 16 GB 1 x 16 GB Type DDR4 Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz NOTE 2133 MHz for 7th Gen processor Storage Table 7 Storage specifications Type Form factor Interface Capacity Solid State ...

Page 13: ...rnal speaker amplifier 2 W RMS per channel Media card reader Table 10 Media card reader specifications Feature Specifications Type One MicroSD card slot Supported cards SD SDHC SDXC Camera Table 11 Camera specifications Feature Specifications Resolution Still image 0 92 megapixels HD Video 1280x720 HD at 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle 78 6 Number of cameras One front camera Type HD fixed focus Sens...

Page 14: ...Specifications Memory card reader Micro SD 3 0 memory card reader USB One USB 2 0 port Two USB 3 1 Gen 1 port Security wedge lock slot Docking port Dell USB 3 0 Dock UNO Audio Universal audio jack Noise reduction single microphone Video HDMI 1 4b VGA port Network adapter One RJ 45 connector Video card Table 14 Video card specifications Controller Type CPU Dependency Graphics memory type Capacity E...

Page 15: ...GDDR5 2 GB No 1920 x 1080 Display Table 15 Display specifications Feature Specifications Type 15 6 inch HD 1366 x 768 TN Anti glare Ultra slim 15 6 inch FHD 1920 x 1080 TN Anti glare Optional Height Active area Width Active area Diagonal 396 24 mm 15 6 in Luminance Brightness typical 400 nits max Refresh rate 60 Hz Horizontal viewing angle min 40 degrees Vertical viewing angle min 10 30 degrees Ke...

Page 16: ...a 5 5 mm x 4 4 mm 0 22 inches x 0 17 inches Sensor pixel size 108 x 88 Operating system Table 18 Operating system Feature Specifications Operating systems supported Windows 10 Home 64 bit Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Ubutnu Touchpad Table 19 Touchpad specifications Feature Specifications Resolution 1219 x 919 Dimensions Width 4 13 inch 105 mm Height 3 14 inch 80 mm Multi touch Supports five fingers Batte...

Page 17: ...nditions and can significantly reduce under certain power intensive conditions Temperature range Operating 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Temperature range Storage 20 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F Coin cell battery CR 2032 Power adapter Table 21 Power adapter specifications Feature Specifications Type 45 W UMA 65 W Discrete Input Voltage 100 VAC 240 VAC Input current maximum 1 3 A for 45 W 1 7 A for 65 W Inpu...

Page 18: ...aximum dew point temperature 33 C Vibration maximum 0 66 GRMS 1 30 GRMS Shock maximum 140 G 160 G Altitude maximum 0 m to 3048 m 0 ft to 10 000 ft 0 m to 10 668 m 0 ft to 35 000 ft Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Measured using a 2 ms half sine pulse when the hard drive is in use Measured using a 2 ms half sine pulse when the hard drive head is in parked ...

Page 19: ...rise Optional Dell Data Guardian Optional Dell Encryption Enterprise or Personal Optional Dell Threat Defense Optional RSA SecurID Access Optional RSA NetWitness Endpoint Optional MozyPro or MozyEnterprise Optional VMware Airwatch WorkspaceONE Optional Absolute Data Device Security Optional Technical specifications 19 ...

Page 20: ...hen you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS The options are UEFI Boot Windows Boot Manager Other Options BIOS Setup BIOS Flash Update Diagnostics Change Boot Mode Settings Navigation keys NOTE For most of the System Setup options changes that you make are recor...

Page 21: ...e order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from the devices specified in this list Advanced Boot Options Allows you to select the Legacy Option ROMs option when in UEFI boot mode By default no option is selected Enable Legacy Option ROMs Enable Attempt Legacy Boot UEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin ...

Page 22: ...apter It can be set using the slider NOTE The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system Security Table 28 Security Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set change or delete the admin password System Password Allows you to set change or delete the system password Internal HDD 0 Password Allows you to set change or delete the internal HDD password Strong...

Page 23: ... SHA 256 default Choose any one option Disabled Enabled default Computrace R This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software Enables or disables the optional Computrace service designed for asset management Deactivate Disable Activate This option is selected by default OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether us...

Page 24: ...cted key Reset All Keys Resets to default setting Delete All Keys Deletes all the keys NOTE If you disable the Custom Mode all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 30 Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code storing sen...

Page 25: ... Technology Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Default setting Enabled Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically The options are Disabled Every Day Weekdays Select Days Default setting Disabled USB Wake Support 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 ...

Page 26: ...Warnings Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1 F12 between their standard and secondary functions If you disable this option you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these keys The available options are Fn Lock enabled by default Lock Mode Disable Standard Lock Mode Enable Secondary enabled by default Fastboot Allows you to spe...

Page 27: ...ws you to view and clear the System Setup Thermal events Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup Power events Maintenance screen Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer 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 This controls flashing of the system firmware...

Page 28: ...locked and left unattended NOTE System and setup password feature is disabled Assigning a system setup password Prerequisites You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set About this task To enter the system setup press F2 immediately after a power on or reboot Steps 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen select Security and press Enter The Security screen i...

Page 29: ...ct System Security and press Enter The System Security screen is displayed 2 In the System Security screen verify that Password Status is Unlocked 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 ...

Page 30: ...lick Submit NOTE If you do not have the Service Tag use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model 4 Click Drivers and Downloads 5 Select the operating system installed on your notebook 6 Scroll down the page and select the driver to install 7 Click Download File to download the driver for your notebook 8 After the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved...

Page 31: ... 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 Steps 1 Go to Dell com support 2 Select your support category 3 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country Region drop down list at the bottom of the page 4 Select the approp...

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