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Dell Latitude 5300 Setup and specifications guide

System configuration

Table 1. System ConfigurationThe table describes the system configuration options.
Option Description
SATA Operation

Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard-drive controller.

Click one of the following options:

  • Disabled
  • AHCI—Default
  • RAID-ON-Default
Drives

These fields let you enable or disable various drives on board.

The options are:

  • SATA-2
  • M.2 PCIe SSD-0
SMART Reporting

This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during startup.

The option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration

Allows you to enable or disable the internal/integrated USB configuration.

The options are:

  • Enable USB Boot Support
  • Enable External USB Ports

All the options are set by default.

NOTE USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
Dell Type-C Dock Configuration

Allows you to connect to Dell WD and TB family of docks (Type-C Docks) independent of USB and Thunderbolt adapter configuration.

This option is enabled by default.

Thunderbolt™ Adapter Configuration

Allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt options:

  • Thunderbolt (Enabled by Defualt)
  • Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
  • Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) Pre-boot

With following security levels :

  • No Security
  • User Authentication (Enabled by Defualt)
  • Secure Connect
  • Display Port and USB Only
Thunderbolt™ Auto Switch

This option configures the method used by the Thunderbolt controller to perform PCIe device enumeration.

  • Auto Switch : The BIOS will automatically switch between BIOS Assist and Native Thunderbolt PC device enumeration modes to get all benefits of the installed OS
  • Native Enumeration: The BIOS will program the Thunderbolt controller to Native mode ( Auto Switching is disabled)
  • BIOS Assist Enumeration: The BIOS will program the Thunderbolt controller to BIOS Assist mode ( Auto Switching is disabled)
NOTE A reboot is required for these changes to take effect.
USB PowerShare

This option enables/disables the USB PowerShare feature behavior.

This option is disabled by default.

Audio

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected.

The options are:

  • Enable Microphone
  • Enable Internal Speaker

This option is set by default.

Keyboard Illumination

This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature.

  • Disabled: The Keyboard illumination will always be off or 0%.
  • Dim: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 50% brightness.
  • Bright: Enable the keyboard illumination feature at 100% brightness level.
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC

This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is plugged into the system.

Options are:

  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds (Default)
  • 15 seconds
  • 30 seconds
  • 1 minute
  • 5 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • Never
Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery

This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when the system is running only on battery power.

Options are:

  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds(Default)
  • 15 seconds
  • 30 seconds
  • 1 minute
  • 5 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • Never
Touchscreen

This option controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled.

This option is enabled by default.

Unobtrusive Mode

When enabled, pressing Fn+F7 will turn off all light and sound emissions in the system. Press Fn+F7 to resume normal operation.

Default is Disabled.

Fingerprint Reader

Enable or disable the Fingerprint Reader or the Fingerprint Reader Device's Single Sign On capability.

  • Enable Fingerprint Reader Device: Enabled by Default
  • ENable Fingerprint Reader Single Sign On: Enabled by Default
Miscellaneous devices

Allows you to enable or disable various on board devices.

  • Enable Camera—Default
  • Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card
  • Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot—Disabled
  • Secure Digital Card (SD) Read-Only Mode—Disabled

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