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E-Family Reimage “How-To” Guide
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2.4 Installation Sequence
The list below is a general overview of drivers and applications that must be installed on Dell E-
Family systems in a prescribed order to ensure optimal performance. Actual system
configurations may vary
2.4.1 Installation Sequence Overview
Operating System
Windows XP 32 & 64-Bit
Vista 32 & 64-Bit
Windows 7 32 & 64-Bit
Applications
Dell Control Point – DCP
•
System Manager
•
Connection Manager – E-Family 1
st
generation only
•
Security Manager
Latitude On & Precision On Reader & Flash
Backup & Recovery Manager
Firmware
Integrated Wired Network Controller
Touch LCD
WebCam Modules
Device Drivers / FWs
1.
Intel Chipset
2.
Dell Desktop System Software
3.
PCMCIA/SmartCard controller
4.
Intel Storage:
5.
Audio
6.
Graphics
7.
Intel Turbo Boost (only on E-Family 2nd generation systems)
8.
Integrated Wired Network Controller & Intel PROSet Utility / Application
9.
Dell Control Point Security Driver Pack.
10.
Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN)
11.
Wireless Personal Area Network Adapter (UWB / WPAN)
12.
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Adapter (WWAN)
13.
Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer
14.
Free Fall Sensor
15.
Modem
16.
Intel vPro or AMT
17.
USB 3.0
18.
Touch Screen Digitizer
19.
Webcam driver – XP (32 & 64-Bit ) only
20.
Control Vault Firmware
System BIOS
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Hardware
Intel Core 2 Duo & Solo & Celeron M –
E-Family 1st generation
Intel Core i5 & i7 –
E-Family 2
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