Dell Latitude E5420 (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 10)

Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide
2.4.2 Installation Sequence & Features at a Glance:
2.4.2.1 BIOS, Drivers and Firmware:
o BIOS
o Intel Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers.
o Dell Desktop System Software - A compilation of critical Microsoft QFEs updates
o Media Memory Card / SmartCard controller - Enables and enhances the Media Memory /
SmartCard controller
o Intel Storage:
1. Intel Matrix Storage Manager – Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 1 st generation
2. Intel Rapid Storage Technology – Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision 2 nd , 3 rd & 4 th
generations
o Audio - Enables and enhances the audio controller
o Graphics:
1. Enhances and optimizes video performance
2. Enables & provides additional functionality that are not included in MS native VGA
driver
 User customizable Power Management features
 Portability & behavioral profiles
 Multiple monitor support
o Intel Turbo Boost (only for E-Family 2 nd generation systems. 3 rd /4 th generation systems
do not need this driver)
1. A driver-based power management mechanism for Intel i3, i5 and i7 processors
2. Intelligent power sharing across cores
3. Budgets power limits available to Processor or graphics turbo Processor
o Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application - Enables and
enhances the network controller
o Control Point Security Driver pack- only for E-Family 1 st generation systems
1. Installs and enables the security devices & controllers
2. Even if you do not install the Control Point managers you should install the Control
Point security driver as it contains needed drivers
o Networking & Communication
1. Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN) - Enables and enhances the Wireless
LAN network adapter
2. Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN) - Enables and enhances the
UWB or Bluetooth Adapter
3. Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN) - Enables and
enhances the Broadband wireless Adapter
o Touch Pad / Track Stick / Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features
o Free Fall Sensor
o Modem - Enables and enhances the modem
o Intel vPro or AMT – Enhances System Manageability