Latitude E6410 ON-flash

Did you remove the driver software,  or did you reload the operating system?

well here is a quick update...  I downloaded E6410 service manual (support.dell.com) and found where the Latitude ON Flash module is located...  I opened up my E6410...  disappointment...   the module is not installed in my E6410...  bummer...  no love for me...  but for those of you that have to have it...  you can pay Dell $60 to get upgrade module...  

• Full-featured, high performance web browsing experience supporting Adobe Flash 10 and Java
• Comprehensive remote desktop support for Citrix, VMware and RDP installations
• Chat and VoIP for text and video
• Read , Edit and Save Microsoft Office documents
• IT friendly
• Secure workspace
• Delivered in a cost effective, crash resilient package

bummer for me... 

PS...  i checked on ebay.  none is available yet... another bummer... 

Hi SLEEPPETE, have the same problem. Do you find any solution?

This only works if you have Outlook installed & configured - which rules out Win7 onwards. I spent two hours getting all the drivers & software together & installed on Win7 64-bit, then setting up the required disk partition (FAT32) - imagine my disappointment when it told me I needed Outlook for it all to work...

I'm also struggling with setting up Latitude ON.

My E6410 is an ex company model which they completely wiped prior to resale. I've installed Windows 7 x64 and have all the system drivers installed.

I performed a driver/application search using my Express Service Code and it tells me that that I should be able to install the following:

• Dell Latitude/Precision ON Flash Application View details
• DELL_MULTI-DEVICE_A08_R279513.exe | Hard-Drive (20 MB)  

• Dell Latitude/Precision ON Flash Firmware Update View details
• DELL_MULTI-DEVICE_A08_R279517.exe | Hard-Drive (588 MB)  

• Dell Latitude/Precision ON Flash Utility View details
• DELL_MULTI-DEVICE_A08_R279512.exe | Hard-Drive (294 KB)  

• Dell Reader 2.1 Application View details
• APP_WIN_R272851.EXE | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® (65 MB)

Therefore as these are listed as available for my laptop you would assume that there is no additional hardware required and that I should be able to simply run the above programs, however I get the same error regarding flash when trying to install the software.

So far I've only had success with installing Dell Reader 2.1 however that only allows access to MS Outlook, which is its expected function. Thus the Latitude ON button now works but only gives me access to Outlook.

Does anyone know what this "flash" is? Is that referring to hardware or drivers or a formatted partition? I can't find much info around on this subject. Cheers.

EDIT:

Okay after some further investiagtion I've found that Flash is a memory module that needs to be installed into the laptop.http://en.community.dell.com/dell-blogs/direct2dell/b/direct2dell/archive/2009/12/17/latitude-on-flash-latitude-on-s-little-brother.aspx

I can't see the Flash module for sale on their website. ?? I might be searching in the wrong category or it may not be available anymore.

Looks like the modules aren't available anymore from Dell.

I've found one eBay retailer selling the module:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Dell-Fast-Boot-ON-FLASH-Module-Latitude-E6410-E6510-Precision-M4500-FW67Y-/380972562857?pt=US_Internal_Network_Cards&hash=item58b3bbf9a9

In case that link disappears, this is what it states:

• NEW Genuine Dell Latitude ON FLASH Module
• Dell P/N: FW67Y
• For Latitude E4200, E4300, E4310, E6410 E6510, Z600 and Precision M4500, M65

PRICE:         US $38.99

Item Description:

The Dell™ Latitude ON™ | FLASH module saves boot time! Latitude ON | FLASH allows you to avoid a full system boot and provides near-instant access to the internet, office documents, virtual remote desktops, and more.

Booting up a laptop just to check e-mail or access the Internet can be a slow process—and a definite drain on productivity. On-the-move workers can reclaim that lost time by using Dell Latitude ON | FLASH!

Features

• Fast boot in 8-10 seconds
• WiFi and LAN 10/100/1000 networking capabilities
• Secure environment with Multi-user login, strong password, and a locked-down environment that is tamper proof and malware/virus resistant
• Thin client capabilities with Web access or Citrix, VMware and RDP clients to access remote desktops.
• Chat and VoIP Chat capabilities supporting ICQ, MSN, Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo Messenger services.
• VoIP allows text, voice or video chat (using built-in webcam if present)
• Read Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010 docs. Also, Adobe PDF 8.1 (requires internet connection)
• Edit Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2000, 2003 and 2007 documents (requires internet connection)
• Supports IT pushed upgrades. User policies include Remote delete/wipe data, lock screen (after specified inactivity), force password change, delete accounts, failed password lockout
• Supports JAVA, Adobe Flash, Remote Desktop – Citrix, Remote Desktop – VMware, and Remote Desktop – RDP
• Dell Part Number: FW67Y 0FW67Y SSDR,2,USB,HALF,MCARD,UNFL,SMR

The module price is okay but the shipping cost is way too much.

If there's anyone in Australia selling this module please message me. Thanks!  :)

Installing the card is a breeze. In theory anyway. I still need to get my hands on one. :)

All it takes to install is remove 1 x screw, the one holding the "multimode DisplayPort connector" silver panel in place, slide out that panel and you will see the Dell ON logo, the word ENCR and an arrow. The card should easily slide in there and lock into place. Then screw the panel back in place.

I then recommend running a diagnostic from the Bios/Startup menu (F12 at bootup) to ensure it can see the card. If all okay then exit and boot into Windows as normal. Download the Latitude ON Flash software from Dell and install it.

Once I get a card and test out the above instructions I'll post back. Hopefully sooner than later. :)