Precision 5540 Setup and Specifications guide Regulatory Model: P56F Regulatory Type: P56F003 May 2020 Rev.
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1 Set up your computer 1. Connect the power adapter. 2. Press the power button. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a. Connect to a network.
b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. 4. Locate Dell apps. Table 1.
2 Chassis This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations. Topics: • • System Overview Hot key combinations System Overview Figure 1. Front View 1. Power button with light indicator / Power button with fingerprint 2. Keyboard reader without light indicator (optional) 3. Palmrest 4.
Front Open View 1. Camera-status light 3. Left speaker 2. Camera 4. Right speaker Figure 2. Left View 1. Power connector port 3. HDMI port 5. Headset port 6 Chassis 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 4.
Figure 3. Right View 1. Memory card reader 3. Battery-charge status lights 5. Noble wedge security slot 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 4. Battery-charge status button Figure 4. Bottom View 1. Service tag label 2. Regulatory label Hot key combinations Keyboard shortcuts Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions.
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 2.
3 Engineering specifications Processor specifications NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country. Table 4. Processor specifications Processor Type Values Intel Core Processor i9-9980HK 8 Core, 16MB Cache, 2.40GHz up to 5.00GHz Turbo, 45W Intel Core Processor i9-9880H 8 Core, 16MB Cache, 2.30GHz up to 4.80GHz Turbo, 45W, vPro Intel Xeon Processor E-2276M 6 Core, 12M Cache, 2.80GHz up to 4.
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Memory Table 8. Memory specifications Memory type 2x DDR4 SoDIMM Memory capacity per slot up to 32 GB Memory speed 2666 MHz Minimum memory 8 GB Maximum memory 64 GB DIMM configurations • • • • • • 8 GB x 1 4 GB x 2 16 GB x 1 8 GB x 2 16 GB x 2 32 GB x2 Video specifications Table 9. Video Controller Type CPU Dependency Graphics memory type Capacity External display support Integrated Intel UHD 630 GFX Intel HD GFX Integrated Shared system memory HDMI 2.
Display specifications Table 11. Display specifications Features Specification Type • UltraSharp FHD IGZO4, 1920x1080, AG, NT, W/Prem Panel Guar, 100% sRGB color gamut, Titan Gray. UltraSharp FHD IGZO4, 1920x1080, AG, NT, w/Prem Panel Guar, 100% sRGB color gamut, Platinum Silver. 15.6" Ultrasharp UHD IGZO4, 3840x2160, Touch, w/Prem Panel Guar, 100% Adobe color gamut, Titan Gray. 15.6" Ultrasharp UHD IGZO4, 3840x2160, Touch, w/Prem Panel Guar, 100% Adobe color gamut, Platinum Silver. • • 15.
Table 11. Display specifications(continued) Features Specification Power consumption (max) • • • • 4.22 W (FHD 100% sRGB color gamut ) 9.23 W (UHD Adobe 100% color gamut) 4.3 W (OLED UHD 100% color gamut, Titan Gray) 14.8 (OLED UHD 100% color gamut, Platinum Silver) Keyboard specifications Table 12. Keyboard specifications Features Specification Number of keys • • • Size Full sized • • 80 (U.S. and Canada) 81 (Europe) 84 (Japan) X= 19.05 mm key pitch Y= 18.
Power supply specifications Table 15. Power supply Features Specification Input Voltage 100 – 240 VAC Input frequency 50 – 60 Hz Type 130 W AC Adapter Power adapter Table 16. Power adapter specifications Features Specification Type 130W adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Adapter size Height:22 mm (0.86 inches) Width:66 mm (2.59 inches) Depth:143 mm (5.62 inches) Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output current 130 W - 6.67 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.
Table 17. Battery specifications(continued) Features Specifications • • • Width: 96.0 mm (3.78 inch) Height: 7.7 mm (0.30 inch) Weight: 450.00 g (0.992 lb) Weight (maximum) 450.00 g (0.
Port and connector specifications Table 19. Ports and connectors Features Specification USB • • Security One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port Video One HDMI 2.0b port Memory Card reader One SD-card slot 16 Engineering specifications Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare One Thunderbolt 3 port (USB 3.
4 System Setup Topics: • • • • • • Boot Sequence Navigation keys System setup options System Setup Options Updating the BIOS in Windows System and setup password Boot Sequence Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Table 20. Main Option Description System Time/Date Allows you to set the date and time. BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. Product Name Displays the product name. Dell Precision 5530 (Default Setting) Service Tag Displays the service tag. Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. None (Default Setting) CPU Type Displays the CPU type.
Table 21. Advanced(continued) Option Description Audio Enables or disables the integrated audio controller. Enabled (Default Setting) Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. Disabled (Default Setting) USB Configuration Allows you to configure the integrated USB controller.
Table 22. Security Option Description Unlock Setup Status Unlocked (Default Setting) Admin Password Status Displays the status of the admin password. Default Setting: Not set System Password Status Displays the status of the system password. Default Setting: Not set HDD Password Status Displays the status of the system password. Default Setting: Not set Asset Tag Allows you to set the asset tag. Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
Table 22. Security(continued) Option Description NOTE: Changes to this option take effect immediately. UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. Enabled (Default Setting) CPU XD Support This option enables or disables the Execute Disable mode for the processor. Enabled (Default Setting) OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration screens via hotkeys during boot.
Table 23. Boot(continued) Option Description SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold: Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool. Setting 2 default Table 24. Exit Option Description Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save the changes you made. Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to discard the changes you made. Restore Defaults Allows you to restore the default options.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. Assigning a system setup password You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
5 Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: • • • Supported operating systems Downloading Windows drivers Downloading the chipset driver Supported operating systems The topic lists the operating systems supported for Precision 5530 . Table 26.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Select the operating system installed in your computer. Scroll down the page, expand Chipset, and select your chipset driver. Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your computer. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
6 Getting help Topics: • Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. 2. 3. 4. 26 Go to Dell.com/support.