Dell XPS 15-9570 User Manual

Introduction
CAUTION: This re-imaging guide is designed for system administrators. Do not attempt to re-image the system if you are not an
administrator or are unsure of the procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result in permanent data loss.
NOTE: Information provided in this guide is applicable to computers with Microsoft Windows only.
Re-imaging is the process of removing all software on the computer and reinstalling the removed software. Re-imaging is required when
software in the computer is corrupted or damaged and can also be used as a means of removing harmful and malicious software in your
computer. This re-imaging guide provides the steps required for re-imaging your computer.
This guide assists you in installing the Dell-recommended software stack and settings as well as drivers and applications, which are tested
and validated on the XPS 15-9570. The installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in this guide can enhance the
performance of your computer.
Dell also provides drivers and applications that are not included with Microsoft Windows. These drivers are required to enable the following
Solid State Drives (SSDs):
• 32 GB SSD
• 64 GB SSD
• 128 GB SSD
• 256 GB PCIe SSD
• 512 GB PCIe SSD
• 1 TB PCIe SSD
• 2 TB PCIe SSD
It is always recommended to re-image on a newly-installed operating system and not from any previous image-build.
Ensure BIOS settings, including SATA congurations and modes, are appropriately set and the latest drivers and applications are used when
re-imaging the computer.
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Dell XPS 15-9570 Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5
Operating System	Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
Processor	8th Generation Intel Core i5-8300H, Core i7-8750H, or Core i9-8950HK
Display	15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) InfinityEdge anti-glare or 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) InfinityEdge touch display
RAM	8GB, 16GB, or 32GB DDR4
Storage	256GB to 1TB PCIe SSD
Battery	56Whr or 97Whr
Weight	Starting at 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Ports	2x USB 3.1, 1x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, headphone/microphone combo jack
Wireless	Killer 1535 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1
Dimensions	357mm x 235mm x 11-17mm (14.06" x 9.27" x 0.45-0.66")