Contents 1 Set up your Precision 3541......................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................7 3 Chassis overview..........................8 Display view.................................... 8 Left view....................................9 Right view....................................9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................12 4 Technical specifications......................13 Chipset....................................13 Processors.....................................13 Memory....................................13 Ports and connectors................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................39 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................39 System and setup password..............................40 Assigning a system setup password........................... 40 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................41 8 Getting help..........................42 Contacting Dell..................................42 Contents...
To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates.
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SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 www.dell.com/ support. 4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7. Click Create. 8. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Left view 1. Power connector port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2(USB Type-C) port with Thunderbolt 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 4. Smart card reader (optional) Right view 1. microSD card reader 2. micro-SIM card slot (optional) 3. Headset/ Microphone port 4.
Table 7. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity 2.5-inch 5400rpm hard-disk drive SATA up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB 2.5 inch 7200rpm Hard-drive drive SATA up to 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe PCIe Gen3x2 NVMe, up to 16 Gbps Up to 512 GB M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe...
Wireless module Table 10. Wireless module specifications Description Values Model number Intel Dual Band Wireless AC Qualcomm QCA61x4A Intel AX200 + Bluetooth 5.0 9560 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth (DW1820) 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter + Bluetooth 4.2 Transfer rate 1.73 Gbps •...
Description Values Location Front camera Sensor type CMOS sensor technology Resolution Camera Still image HD resolution (1280 x 720) Video HD resolution (1280 x 720) at 30 fps Infrared camera Still image 340x340 Video 340x340 at 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle Camera 87 degree Infrared camera...
Description Values Input current (maximum) 1.6 A 1.8 A Output current (continuous) 4.62 A (continuous) 6.7 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
46°C end time, and so on end time, and so on end time, and so on to 50°C: 3 using the Dell Power using the Dell Power using the Dell Power hours Manager application. Manager application.
FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR Security options—Contacted smartcard reader Table 25. Contacted smartcard reader Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5V powered smartcard ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support...
Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers. Windows Certified Device certified by Micrsoft WHCK FIPS 201 (PIV/HSPD-12) Compliant via GSA Device compliant with FIPS 201/PIV/ HSPD-12 requirements Security options—Contactless smartcard reader...
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions.
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Table 30. List of keyboard shortcuts Function key Behavior Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light System request Open application menu Toggle Fn-key lock Page up Page down Home Keyboard shortcuts...
Downloading Windows drivers Downloading Windows drivers 1. Turn on the tabletdesktopnotebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your tabletdesktopnotebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your tabletdesktopnotebook model.
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined 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: •...
Option Description UEFI Boot Path Security This option controls whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu. • Always, Except Internal HDD—Default • Always, Except Internal HDD&PXE •...
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Option Description 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. Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%.
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.
Option Description Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software. • Enabled - This option is selected by default. • Disabled • Permanently Disabled OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screen via hotkeys during boot.
Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 35. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: •...
Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration • Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
POST behavior Option Description Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Enable Network.
Option Description VT for Direct I/O 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. Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 37. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
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.