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Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

System Configuration screen options

Option
Description
Integrated NIC
Allows you to controls the on-board LAN controller. The options are:
  • DisabledThe internal LAN in off and not visible to the operating system.
  • EnabledThe internal LAN is enabled.
  • Enabled w/PXEThe internal LAN is enabled (with PXE boot). This option is enabled by default.
SATA Operation
Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
  • Disabled
  • AHCI
  • RAID On This option is enabled by default.
Drives
Allows you to configure the various drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:
  • SATA- 2
  • M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
SMART Reporting
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is disabled by default.
  • Enable SMART Reporting
USB Configuration

This is an optional feature.

This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).

If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.

If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.

The options are:

  • Enable USB Boot Support
  • Enable External USB Port

NOTE: : Both the option is enabled by default.

Dell Type-C dock configuration
Allows you to enable docks. The options are:
  • Always Allow Dell DocksThis option is enabled by default.
  • When set to enabled, allows connection to the Dell WD and TB family of docks (Type-C docks) independent of USB and Thunderbolt Adapter configuration settings.
  • When set to disabled, the docks will be controlled via the USB and Thunderbolt Adapter configuration settings.
Thunderbolt Adapter configuration:
Allows you to configure the Thunderbolt™ adapter security settings within the Operating System.

NOTE: : Security Levels are not applicable or enforced in the Pre-boot environment.

The options are:
  • Enable Thunderbolt™ Technology SupportThis option is enabled by default.
  • Enable Thunderbolt™ Adapter Boot Support
  • Enable Thunderbolt™ Adapter Pre-boot Modules
  • Security level - No Security
  • Security level - User AuthorizationThis option is enabled by default.
  • Security level - Secure Correct
  • Security level - Display Port only
USB PowerShare
Allows you to charge external devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port. This field can also configure the USB PowerShare feature behavior. By default, the Enable USB PowerShare is disabled.
Audio
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The options are:
  • Enable MicrophoneThis option is enabled by default.
  • Enable Internal Speaker This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Illumination
Allows you to choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:
  • Disabled
  • Dim
  • Bright This option is enabled by default.

NOTE: : The <Fn+F10> hotkey can be used to change the setting.

Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC
Allows you to define the time-out value for the keyboard Backlight when an AC adapter is plugged into the system. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is enabled. The options are:
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds This option is enabled by default.
  • 15 seconds
  • 30 seconds
  • 1 minute
  • 5 minute
  • 15 minute
  • never
Keyboard Backlight Time-out on Battery
Allows you to define the Keyboard Backlight Time-out dims out with Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is enabled. The options are:
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds This option is enabled by default.
  • 15 seconds
  • 30 seconds
  • 1 minute
  • 5 minute
  • 15 minute
  • never
Touchscreen
Allows you to controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled. By default, the option is enabled.
Unobtrusive Mode
Allows you to select the option. When enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns off all light and sound emissions in the system. To resume normal operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.
Miscellaneous Devices
Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices:
  • Enable Camera This option is enabled by default.
  • Enable Secure Digital(SD) CardThis option is enabled by default.
  • Secure Digital(SD) Card read only mode
  • Secure Digital(SD) Card Read-Only Mode

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