Order of reinstallation
To achieve optimal performance, install the drivers and applications in the following sequence:
NOTE: Some installation steps may not be applicable, depending on the conguration of the computer you have ordered.
1 BIOS: Allows the operating system to be loaded into the memory and enables the initial startup process on your computer.
2 Microsoft Windows operating system: The operating system controls the system's hardware, becoming a base on which other
software can operate on.
3 Intel Chipset driver: Allows Microsoft Windows to communicate and adjust settings on components of the system board.
4 Critical Microsoft Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates: Microsoft updates that x and optimize the operating system.
5 Media-card reader driver: Enables and enhances the media-card reader.
6 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST): Enables and enhances data storage virtualization for the storage drives installed in the
computer.
7 Graphics:
• Enhances and optimizes video performance
• Enables and provides additional functionality not included in the native Microsoft VGA driver, including:
– User-customizable power management features
– Portability and behavioral proles
– Multiple-monitor support
8 Audio: Enables and enhances the audio controller.
9 Security, which includes:
• Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Package (SGX PSW)
• Goodix Fingerprint Sensor
10 Dell applications, which includes:
• Dell Update application
• Dell Command | Power Manager (DCPM)
• Dell Power Manager (DPM)
11 Networking and Communication, which includes:
• Wireless Local Area Network Adapters (WLAN): Enables and enhances the wireless adapter
• Bluetooth: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter
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