Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010 Re-Imaging Manual
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- Page 1 OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010 Re-imaging guide for Windows Regulatory Model: D17S Regulatory Type: D17S005 February 2023 Rev. A00...
- Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)........................12 Downloading and installing the IRST APPX......................12 Downloading and installing the IRST driver......................13 Graphics....................................13 Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver.....................13 Audio..................................... 13 Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver....................14 Dell On-Screen Display Application..........................14 Downloading and installing the Dell OSD application...................14... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Installation Overview
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. -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Introduction
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): ●... -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Order Of Reinstallation
NOTE: The hidden partition in the shipping storage serves for the maintenance purpose and can recover from crisis. Dell recommends you keep the hidden partition before re-imaging. To achieve optimal performance, install the drivers and applications in the following sequence: 1. -
Page 7: Chapter 4: Updating Or Resetting The Bios
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. -
Page 8: Chapter 5: Reinstalling The Operating System
For installing Windows on Intel 12 Generation computers using ISO images, see the knowledge base article 000184834 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: Chapter 6: 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. 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: Chapter 7: 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: Downloading And Installing The Intel Manageability And Security Status Application
Critical Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) updates Dell Technologies recommends installing all the latest available KB updates on your computer. KB updates 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: Pci-E Memory Card Reader Driver
PCI-E memory card reader driver The Windows operating system does not include the PCI-E memory card reader driver. Install the Realtek Memory Card Reader driver that is available for download from www.dell.com/support. Downloading and installing the PCI-E memory card reader driver 1. -
Page 13: Downloading And Installing The Irst Driver
8. Double-click the graphics driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 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. Reinstallation sequence for drivers and applications... -
Page 14: Downloading And Installing The Dell Audio Driver
6. Click Download to download the application for your computer. 7. After the download is complete, go to the folder where you saved the Dell OSD driver file. 8. Double-click the file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. - Page 15 NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag/Serial Number/Service Request/Model/Keyword, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also click Browse all products to manually browse for your computer. 4. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers. 5.
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Page 16: Chapter 8: .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 Windows platform. .NET Framework... -
Page 17: Chapter 9: 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...