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Summary
Introducing the Dell Precision™ M90 Mobile Workstation
The Dell Precision M90, Dell’s newest high end mobile workstation, is
engineered for desktop workstation-class performance in a mobile footprint.
Graphics artists, animators and high-end CAD users and other professionals
who run multi-threaded applications or work in several applications
simultaneously can expect to run demanding applications reliably through dualcore processors and ultra high performance workstation-class OpenGL
graphics.
New Performance Architecture
The Dell Precision M90 is equipped with the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile
Technology including the Intel 945PM Express chipset which supports powerful
dual-core Intel® Core™ Duo processors and supports up to 4GB* of fast 667
MHz DDR2 system memory. As with Intel dual-core Pentium® and Xeon®
processors, Intel Core Duo processors are designed to deliver excellent
compute performance for multi-threaded applications and in multi-tasking
environments.
Workstation Graphics
Dell offers two outstanding workstation graphics options - the NVIDIA Quadro
FX 2500M 512MB and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500M 256MB - to enable CAD
designers, 3D graphics artists, architects, and other workstation users to go
mobile and still have the graphics performance of a typical desktop workstation
at their fingertips. With the raw power of a high performance GPU, hardware
acceleration for a host of OpenGL functions and up to 512MB dedicated
graphics memory, graphics content creators - and their boundless imaginations can roam free.
New Displays
The Dell Precision M90 is the first Dell mobile workstation to offer a 17” wide
aspect display with resolutions up to WUXGA (1920 X 1200). Large displays
help enable workstation users to clearly and easily view large designs and multipart assemblies, video and tool palettes.
Dell Quality
Dell Precision mobile workstations undergo the same extensive torture testing
as Dell corporate notebooks do, where an average of 300 prototypes are
destroyed in testing before the first new model ships. The result is an incredibly
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Product Positioning
Target Market
The Dell Precision™ M90 mobile workstation is designed to provide desktop
workstation-class performance and features in a true mobile platform. Starting at
8.61 lbs* with a 9-cell battery and CD-ROM drive, the M90 is a truly mobile
workstation that can meet your workstation needs.
Engineers, animators and other professionals on the move can use the M90
mobile workstation as a primary design workstation. When traveling to meet with
clients at their studios or their job sites, the mobility of the M90 provides these
users with the capability to take their work with them and be productive while on
the road. Plus, the large wide aspect display can allow them to view and
demonstrate models or detail well, and ISV certifications help ensure that
workstation applications run flawlessly on their systems.
In addition to great performance, the Dell Precision M90 mobile workstation is a
durable system built to withstand some of the worst that mobile users can dish
out. With a Mag-Alloy frame and StrikeZone™ for 24/7 protection, the M90
delivers round the clock reliability and helps to minimize end-user downtime.
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Table of Contents
Summary
2
Product Positioning
3
Performance Architecture
Workstation Graphics
Displays
Product Design Features
5-6
7
8
9-10
Security
Connectivity & Expandability
Operating Systems
11
12-13
14
System Features
Docking Solution
Specifications
15-16
17
18
Dell OpenManage™
ImageWatch™
Dell Services
Custom Factory Integration: Unique Services
19
20
21-22
23
Dell’s Environmental Responsibility
24
Important Information
Return Information
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New Performance Architecture - Processors
The Dell Precision™ M90 delivers high-end performance by incorporating
mobile-optimized dual-core architecture and the Intel® 945PM chipset, plus
powerful, next-generation technologies in graphics, I/O interface and system
memory.
Intel® Core Duo Processor: Dual-core with 667Mhz System Bus
Dual-Core Processors – Dual-core processors can provide increased
performance in multi-tasking environments and can enable increased
performance for multi-threaded software applications. Separate applications, or
threads, split tasks across the two processor cores, meaning instructions can
run concurrently to help complete projects faster.
The Dell Precision M90 also features a 65nm processor architecture, a poweroptimized 667MHz system bus and aggressive clock gating and device sizing
techniques designed for higher performance and lower power.
Other Intel Features
Intel Smart Cache is a more efficient cache design that can enable better
performance and potential power savings.
Intel Digital Media Boost is a combination of technologies that enables
improved multimedia and digital office experiences. As a result of the
technologies in Intel Digital Media Boost, workstation users can enjoy a better
experience when working with digital photography and audio, while editing
video, creating content for the web, etc.
Intel Advanced Thermal Manager is a suite of technologies that can ensure
more accurate measurement of temperature and more efficient thermal
management of the system. Improved performance, reduced size, reduced
weight and enhanced battery life are all dependent in part on effective thermal
management.
Intel Dynamic Power Coordination is a set of processor states, coordinated
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across both cores, that ensures that performance is increased
when required
and reduced at other times to conserve power and increase battery life.
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New Performance Architecture – Chipset and Memory
Key features of the Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
– Support for Intel® Core™ Duo processors
– Support for up to 4GB* system memory and for dual memory channels and
DDR2 667MHz memory
– 667 MHz front side bus
– Intel Memory Pipeline technology, which accelerates memory/CPU
read/writes
– Serial ATA hard drive support
– Up to 6 PCI express ports
– Small footprint (size)
The Dell Precision™ M90 continues to offer dual channel DDR2 system
memory introduced in the last generation of Dell mobile workstations as well as
the latest PCI Express architecture.
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
DDR2 offers dual-channel* capability for additional bandwidth and performance,
reduced power consumption and scalability to help increase performance with
processor and chipset bus architecture.
PCI-Express (PCI-E) Technology
Serial I/O and Graphics Interconnect provide high performance (up to 8GB/sec
bandwidth) backwards compatibility with PCI implementation. PCI-Express is
expected to keep pace with processor and I/O advances for the next 10 years or
more so offers robust investment protection.
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New Performance Architecture - Mobile Workstation Graphics
The Dell Precision™ M90 offers a choice of graphics - the NVIDIA® Quadro®
FX 2500M with 512MB dedicated graphics memory and the NVIDIA Quadro FX
1500M with 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
The NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M 512MB ultra high performance graphics helps
enable workstation application users to enjoy increased productivity through
dramatically higher graphics performance than has been available on previous
generations of mobile workstations. In addition, many workstation users can
potentially enjoy increased productivity by transitioning from a desktop platform
to a mobile platform, gaining the benefit of mobility without compromising
performance.
Both the NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500 512MB and 1500M 256MB graphics
solutions offer hardware support, also called hardware acceleration, for a host
of OpenGL functions including anti-aliased lines, two-sided lighting, overlay
planes and window clipping. These functions are performed fast and well,
helping to enable users to be efficient and productive.
The Dell Precision M90 graphics support Quadro FX memory management,
which ensures efficient management of memory between applications and
windows, as well as 12-bit sub pixel precision to ensure high levels of geometric
accuracy, eliminating or reducing anomalies such as cracks or sparkles.
Through comprehensive multi-monitor support, the NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics
subsystem enables workstation users who want additional real-estate to
connect to dual external displays and get a range of multi-monitor functionality
that can help make them more productive.
And NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics will have a full set of certifications including
certified drivers that help ensure trouble free operation as well as high
performance.
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New Performance Architecture - Displays
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Create and view large, complex models in sharp detail. The Dell Precision™ M90
provides high quality visual real estate in a convenient, mobile form factor with a
choice of two wide-aspect (16x10 aspect ratio) 17” LCD panels: the UltraSharp™
WUXGA (1920x1200 resolution) and the active matrix (TFT) WXGA+ (1440x900
resolution).
Dell Precision M90
Dell Precision M65
23% more viewing area than M65
Potential Benefits of Large Wide-Aspect Displays
– Workstation applications used for CAD, DCC, GIS or AEC typically have
complex interfaces with multiple windows, menus and tool palettes. The large
17” displays on the M90 can help reduce the clutter and enable users to use
the applications conveniently.
– CAD users can utilize the extra real estate to accommodate large, complex
models and multi-component assemblies. For example, as opposed to having
to visualize individual components, a designer may choose to visualize an
entire engine assembly on a large M90 display.
– 3D graphics content creators can benefit from large displays when running
multiple applications simultaneously. Large displays can accommodate these
application interfaces easily.
– In collaborative work environments, the large 17” display, with its high
brightness and wide viewing angles, can enable multiple viewers to clearly
visualize content, helping to create more effective collaborative work
sessions.
– Large displays on mobile systems like the M90 can help to minimize the need
for some workstation users to have an additional external display at their
desks, potentially yielding space as well as cost savings.
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Product Design Features
Dell Precision™ mobile workstations are subjected to extensive shock and
fatigue testing, destroying many prototypes before the first new model ships. The
result is an incredibly tough line of notebooks that features Mag-Alloy casings
and a high degree of durability that you can rely on, day in and day out.
•
RoadReady shock and fatigue testing subjects Dell Precision mobile
workstations to conditions worse than they will likely encounter in everyday
use
– Innovative tests like the Dust Resistance test and Train Test (LCD
wobble)
– Tough new specifications based on customer preferences such as those
for keyboards, buttons and skin temperatures
– Conducted in a 130K sq. ft. testing facility dedicated to ensuring high
quality systems
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Designed to result in a highly reliable notebook
Environmental Exposure and Shock
• High/ Low temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Drop – multiple angles
• Dust resistance
• Vibration
• Spill resistance
Voice of the Customer
• Surface temperature
• System acoustics
• Headphone acoustics
• Base and LCD back rigidity
• Keyboard deflection
• Button deflection
• Cable lock slot pull test
Conformance
• Conformance to industry standards
• Safety (hi-potential, leakage, ESD)
Fatigue
• Highly accelerated life testing
• LCD durability
• Pogo (point pressure)
• Screen marking resistance
(weight and vibration)
• LCD back weight resistance
• Base torsion
• LCD torsion
• Hinge cycling
• Hinge stiffness, “The Train Test”
• Button cycling
• Connector cycling
Performance benchmarking
• LCD performance
• System performance benchmarks
• Wireless benchmarks
• Battery benchmarks
• Battery recharge times
• Speaker/headphone performance
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Product Design Features
Data Protection with Strike Zone™
To protect the hard drive and your data from the rough reality of mobile
computing, Dell created Strike Zone shock absorber to control the shock
measured at the hard drive when a system is bumped or jolted. Dell Strike Zone
has been designed to reduce acceleration input to a hard drive over systems
without the technology. Strike Zone offers drive protection whether the system is
on, suspended, in hibernate mode, or turned off completely.
Dell Patented Strike Zone™ Technology
Tough Magnesium Alloy Chassis
A magnesium alloy exoskeleton protects sensitive components and delivers
durability you can feel. Steel hinges have been redesigned to reduce wobble
and are tested up to 20,000 cycles. The Dell Precision™ M90 has a magnesium
alloy chassis for improved rigidity and reliability.
Designed by Customers, Built by Dell
The Direct Model combined with manufacturing excellence enable Dell to
manage and improve product quality at every step. Customer feedback enables
generation over generation improvements in fit, finish and design. All Dell
Precision mobile workstations are assembled in Dell-owned factories worldwide.
Strict manufacturing process controls help reduce manufacturing induced
errors, and every system is burned in and inspected prior to shipping to the
customer.
The Dell Precision M90 uses long-lasting 9-cell 85 WHr Smart Lithium-Ion
batteries and efficient ExpressCharge™ technology that can help provide users
with more up time and increased productivity.
ExpressChargeTM - Allows users to charge a 9-cell 85 WHr battery to 80% in
approximately one hour with the computer turned off.
Battery Health Meter – Alerts you as battery charge declines so that you are
advised of the relative health of your battery and when it may nearing the end of
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Smart Security
Smart Security offers a comprehensive but flexible security suite - allowing you to
choose only the security solutions you need.
Physical
Security
9 Cable lock slots
9 Media bay
screws
Identity &
Data
Security
9 Integrated Smart
Card readers
9 BIOS passwords
Network
Security
PC
Threat
Defense
9 WPA - Wi-Fi
9 Optional Trusted
Protected Access
Platform Module
(TPM 1.2)
9 Support for
LEAP, CCX
9 Intrusion alert,
optional anti virus
software
• Provide security in all four areas
• Deal with expanding threats
• One-size-fits-all doesn’t fit everyone
With a robust and comprehensive security selection covering physical, user/data
authentication and network security the M90 helps cover your security needs.
These security hardware features are matched with a range of security software
designed to meet the needs of client-specific protection to enterprise wide
security infrastructure; helping to ensure that a mobile fleet is the strongest
security link in a networked environment.
The new Dell Precision™ M90 helps keep both system and data protected on
every level with a comprehensive range of customizable security features
including an integrated Smart Card reader to help make sure only authenticated
users can log on to a system and the embedded Trusted Platform Module helps
make sure only authenticated systems can access a network.
Plus, if a system is stolen, Computrace® software and service can help track
and locate it. With Dell Precision, users can choose the security solutions they
need: physical, identity and data; network; and PC threat defense.
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Dell EMBASSY® Security Center by Wave Systems
Dell Precision™ mobile workstations offer the Dell Embassy® Trust Suite
preinstalled - a robust suite of security applications offering the following client
level features:
Data Protection
Document Manager: Designed for strong file and folder encryption with a
protected virtual drive that is integrated with Windows® Explorer and File menu
operations.
Password Protection and Automation
Private Information Manager: Provides password protection and automation
by password management for application, web, and TPM-based passwords
including simplified sign on.
Login Security
Embassy Security Center: Provides log in security by providing Multi-factor
authentication to Windows and TPM-secured applications enabling users to
select from a combination of a TPM secured digital certificate and a windows
password.
Secure Email through TPM
Secure Wizards: Wizards to add hardware-security to email, wireless
authentication, and Microsoft’s Encrypting File System (EFS)
PKI Support
TCG – Enabled Cryptographic Service Provider: Built in to allow any
application that uses a PKI infrastructure to use the hardware security of the
TPM. An easy choice for certification authorities.
Customer Benefits
Enhanced PC security – Where strong security is required by organizational
policy or regulatory guidelines, users can experience enhanced security for
passwords, applications, Windows login, personal information, email, wireless
authentication, sensitive documents, and more.
Easy-to-use – Automated features, wizards and seamless Microsoft®
integration assist the user with security features that are familiar and easy-touse. Signing on to Windows and TPM-secured applications is
simplified and
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strengthened through multifactor authentication. The solution also includes
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Connectivity
Connect simply, reliably and securely, everywhere you go. Dell mobile
workstations, like all Dell notebooks, integrate some of the newest generation of
wireless technologies and services to make going wireless so effortless. High
bandwidth wired and wireless options enable you to move large files, data and
images across networks without having to be anchored to your desk.
The wireless solutions on the M90 improve upon previous generation offerings in
several key areas:
– Excellent range, to ensure that you can stay connected at high bandwidths,
even when far away from your access point
– Low power consumption, to help enable good battery life and thermals
– Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) v4.0 support, to enable good
compatibility and high security
– New graphical user interface (GUI), to ease user interaction and
management of user options
– New location profiler (tied into Quickset), to make staying connected easy
while changing locations
Intel Centrino ™ Mobile Technology solutions
The M90 features Intel® Centrino™ Mobile technology which includes the Intel®
Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Dual band Mini-card. Intel® Centrino™ Mobile
Technology is designed to deliver excellent wireless performance while
optimizing notebook battery life.
Dell Wireless LAN Solutions
The Dell Precision™ M90 also features a choice of Dell Wireless Wi-Fi solutions
with the option of either the Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card or the Dell
Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Dual band Mini-card.
Optional Integrated Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Wireless Solutions
The optional Dell 350 card features the latest Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR
technology with a throughput of 3Mbps which allows cable-free computing with
Bluetooth enabled devices such as keyboards, mice, PDAs, headsets and mobile
phones. Dell’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions are designed to work together with
minimal interference. The optional Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module
incorporates its own dedicated antenna and radio for optimal performance.
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Connectivity & Expandability
Integrated Modem
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The Dell Precision™ M90 features an integrated 56K* v.92 capable modem
for convenience while traveling. The modem supports Wake-on-Ring for
unattended telephony, fax access, and remote systems management
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The RJ-11 port is located on the back side of the system
Integrated 10/100/1000 LAN
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The Dell Precision M90 features an integrated Broadcom 10/100/1000*
Ethernet chip that supports Wake-on-LAN from all power states (Off,
Hibernate, and Standby) allowing remote systems management
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The RJ-45 port is located on the back of the system
Express Card Expansion
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The Dell Precision M90 offers a single Express Card slot providing industry
standard connectivity for portable communications, system expansion and
increased storage. The slot will accommodate both 54mm and 34mm
Express Cards and is hot-swappable.
Media Modules
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The Dell Precision M90 is designed with a fixed optical bay that can house a
24X CD-ROM, a 24X CD-RW/DVD or an 8X DVD+/-RW* drive.
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D-Family media modules can also be used in the D/Dock Expansion
Station’s modular bay and in the external D/Bay Module on both the D/Port
and D/Dock.
Hard Disk Drives
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The Dell Precision M90 offers SATA hard drives that are available in 9.5mm
form factors.
•
Dell offers a range of Serial ATA hard drives for the M90 up to 120GB* (5400
RPM) or 100GB* (7200 RPM)
Memory
•
The Dell Precision M90 offers users a choice of capacities of 667MHz DDR2
dual-channel memory, with configurations up to 4GB*
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Mobile Workstation Operating Systems
The Dell Precision™ M90 is Microsoft Vista-Ready.
Microsoft Vista enables a new level of confidence in your computer with security
and reliability features, including:
– Instant On/Off
– Improved diagnostic instrumentation
– User account protection
Microsoft Vista is also expected to provide you with clear ways to easily
organize, see and use your information, like:
– Better organization with virtual folders
– Improved search and find
– Fixed format documents
Microsoft Vista will be designed to assist in seamlessly connecting you to
people and devices, like easy device synchronization with printers and cell
phones and support for advanced wireless links.
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Product Overview
17” wide aspect ratio anti-glare display options
• Dell UltraSharp™ WUXGA (1920x1200 resolution)
• WXGA+ (1440x900 resolution)
Power,
hard drive
and battery
status lights
Keyboard
and wireless
status lights
Fixed optical
drive
Media control
buttons
Touch pad buttons (3)
Primary
Battery
11.34”
(288 mm)
Strike ZoneTM shock
absorber
Memory module
cover
Fans for HyperCool™
system
Docking Station
Interface
Starting weight of 8.61 lbs* (3.9 kg) with 9-cell
battery and CD-ROM drive
15.39”
(391 mm)
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Product Overview
Left
Security cable slot
USB (2)
Fixed optical drive
Note: No PC card slot
Right
Smart card slot
5-in-1 media memory
card reader
Express card slot
IEEE 1394 4-pin connector
Back
S-video TV-out
USB (4)
DVI-D
VGA
Note: No Serial connector
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Docking Solutions
The Dell Precision™ M90 is compatible with most Dell Notebook D-series
docking products including the D/Port Advanced Port Replicator and the D/Dock
Expansion Station.
D/Port Advanced Port Replicator
The D/Port allows you to maximize your work space while expanding your
desktop. It provides convenient cable management and alleviates the need to
re-connect peripherals each time you return to your desk. One simple
connection provides access to 15 expansion ports including: VGA, DVI, SVideo, Parallel, Serial, PS/2 (x2), Headphone, S/PDIF, USB 2.0 (x4), RJ-11, RJ45 and D/Bay Connector for utilizing external D-Family media modules.
D/Port Advanced Port
Replicator
D-Family Monitor
Stand with D/Port
D/Dock Expansion Station
Obtain exceptional expandability with the D/Dock Expansion Station. The
D/Dock features the same 15 expansion ports as the D/Port, as well as:
– One full-height (106.68mm/4.2") /half-length (167.64mm/6.6") standard PCI
slot
– An internal media bay supporting Latitude D-Family media modules
– Media module battery charging
D/Dock Expansion
Station
D-Family Monitor
Stand
D/Port and D/Dock Key Shared Features & Benefits
– Multiple video ports: S-Video TV-out, Video, Digital Video Interface (DVI)
– Dual Display Support via VGA and DVI ports
– Two Audio Ports: S/PDIF & easy access Headphone jack
– Four USB 2.0 ports for use with additional peripherals
– D-Bay Connector for External Media Bay Module
– Security with Easy-to-Use Cable Lock
Note: D-view Notebook stand not supported
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Specifications
Dell PrecisionTM M90 Mobile Workstation
Processor
Intel® Core™ Duo processors (dual-core)
2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz Front Side Bus
Up to T2600 (2.17GHz speed)
Chipset
Intel® 945PM Express chipset
Memory
Up to 4GB* of DDR2 dual-channel* memory
DIMMs up to 2GB at 667MHz
Wide Aspect
17” wide aspect ratio displays (anti-glare)
Displays
- Dell UltraSharpTM WUXGA (1920 X 1200 resolution)
- WXGA+ (1440 X 900 resolution)
Graphics
NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 1500M with 256MB dedicated graphics memory
NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2500M with 512MB dedicated graphics memory
Both are OpenGL PCI Express GPUs
Hard Disk Drives
Serial ATA hard drives up to 120GB* (5400 RPM) or 100GB* (7200 RPM)
Optical Devices
8X DVD+/-RW*, 24X CD-RW/DVD, 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM
Modem
Internal 56K* V.92 modem
Networking
Internal 10/100/1000* network interface controller
Wireless
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-card
Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Dual band Mini-card
Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Dual band Mini-card
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth®
Security
Integrated Smart Card reader and security lock slot
TPM 1.2 support
Slots & Ports
5x1 media card reader, Express Card port, docking connector, 6 USB 2.0, IEEE
1394, DVI-D, VGA, S-video, headphone/speaker out, Mic in, infrared port, RJ-11,
RJ-45, AC power
Battery
9-cell/85 WHr Smart Lithium Ion battery featuring ExpressCharge™
Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
Docking Stations and
Port Replicators
D-Family Advanced Port Replicator
D-Family Docking Station
D/Monitor Stand
Dimensions (HxWxD)
1.63” x 15.39” x 11.34” (41.3 mm x 391 mm x 288 mm)
Weight
8.61 lbs or 3.91 kg starting weight* (with CD-ROM drive)
Actual weights depend on configuration and manufacturing variability
Warranty
3-year Limited Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service*
* Please refer to Important Information on page 25 for
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Dell OpenManage™
Driven by industry standards. Delivering cross-platform operability.
An essential component of Dell's Scalable Enterprise strategy, OpenManage for
client management is built on industry standards and interoperates with leading
enterprise management products. This helps preserve your existing IT
investment and enables advanced systems management throughout the entire
lifecycle of your hardware and software. OpenManage client management
products and services are designed to empower IT professionals with easy-touse, flexible tools that can help automate both hardware and software
management tasks.
Basic Client Configuration
Dell Client Configuration Utility
ƒ Deploy and migrate systems
ƒ Collect hardware and software inventory
ƒ Distribute software
ƒ Move personal settings and preferences to new
systems
ƒ Assess the landscape of networked clients
Client Instrumentation
OpenManage Client Instrumentation
ƒ Collect hardware inventory and configuration
information
ƒ Receive proactive notification of potential fault
conditions
ƒ Remotely perform BIOS updates on one system or
a group
of Dell systems
Basic
Hardware
Management
OpenManage Client Connector
ƒ One-to-One Hardware Management
Workgroup Hardware
Management
OpenManage IT Assistant
ƒ One-to-Many Hardware management
ƒ Alerting, monitoring and configuration
Image & Data
Backup/Restore
Local Recovery
ƒ Automatic, incremental backup
ƒ One-button restore
Learn more about Dell OpenManage systems management solutions at:
www.dell.com/openmanage
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ImageWatch™
Dell ImageWatch is a flexible and easy to use tool that enables proactive
transition management for Dell customers.
ImageWatch assists corporate customers with image-affecting technology
transition management by proactively providing product introduction, end-of-life,
and transition information for Dell’s corporate product lines, peripherals, and
software.
Platform View:
Software
View:
Features
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Provides introduction through end-of-life information on Dell standard software and
hardware components over a six month rolling window
Includes transition information for all corporate product lines including Dell Precision™
workstations, OptiPlex desktops, Latitude notebooks, PowerEdge server products and
PowerVault storage products
Information is configurable by the customer to only view products they are interested in
Delivers information via Premier Pages
Optional Email Notification informs customers when updates have been made to their
selected product lines
Customer Benefits
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Provides additional level of image management through proactive notification of image
affecting technology changes
Provides a single point of contact for transition management and product line stability
Allows access to information to plan and manage standards and manage change
Provides IT departments with information to aid purchase and support decisions
Requirements
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ImageWatch includes highly confidential information about Dell’s and our suppliers’
product plans. Therefore, only qualified customers may receive ImageWatch.
To qualify for ImageWatch, a customer must:
– Have a current, standard NDA on file with Dell plus sign a special NDA for
ImageWatch
– Have an active Premier Page and a strong, lasting relationship with Dell
– Not be a Dell competitor or supplier, or a competitor to Dell’s suppliers
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– Not pose a competitive risk in any way
– Understand the scope and extreme confidentiality of ImageWatch
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Dell Services:
Deployment, Asset Recovery, Recycling & Client Support
Dell delivers Excellent quality and value into your IT Infrastructure
Benefits to You:
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Exceptional Execution – Dell delivers execution without excuses. We
identify best practices that can be applied to delivering services, make them
repeatable and then add mass customization.
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Accountability – Dell is your single point of contact so you don’t have to
aggregate solutions and synchronize execution from disparate vendors.
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Focus – We offer a customer focused portfolio of services dedicated to IT
infrastructure.
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Resource Optimization – We can manage every step of the process so your
IT staff can focus on other strategic initiatives.
Deployment Services:
• Asset Discovery
• Application Packaging
• Image Management
• Custom Factory Integration
• Installation
Deployment Services
Asset Recovery and
Recycling Services:
Client Support
Services:
• Disposal
• Donation
• Value Recovery
• Lease Return
• Gold Technical Support
• HelpDesk
• CompleteCare™ Service
Dell’s capabilities can be purchased modularly or end-to-end.
We have a comprehensive Client Deployment portfolio to augment internal resources
Premier Program Management Office
Application
Packaging
Customize for
automatic
installation
Asset
Discovery
Image
Management
Custom
Factory
Integration
Inventory
hardware and
software assets
Cross-platform
imaging and
maintain image
Load image, label
assets, customize
hardware
Plan
Custom
Delivery
Onsite
Installation
Broad range of
customized
logistics and
delivery
Load software,
migrate data and
recover old assets
Deploy
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Dell Services:
Deployment, Asset Recovery, Recycling & Client Support
Asset Recovery and
Recycling Services
1 Asset Removal
& Logistics
Environmentally focused Asset Recovery & Recycling Services
2
Pickup, Sorting,
& Data Destruction
3
Disposition
Options
Equipment
Resale
Client Support
Services
“Issue
Management”
Donation
Lease Return
Client Support Services can provide your IT staff and
end users with the productivity and response they
need…
Call Support
HelpDesk
Equipment
Recycling
• Data destruction
• Sort and
Refurbishment
• Asset tag removal
• Detailed Reporting
• Audit
• Pack
• Planning
Gold Technical
Support
Investment Protection
“Expert Response”
CompleteCare
Accidental
Damage Service
Basic Support
“Protection”
“The Foundation”
…With the delivery quality they expect from Dell
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Confidence in our expertise and ability to identify and resolve your issues quickly
Flexibility to customize support to your needs and budget
Dedicated and accountable technicians committed to customer satisfaction
Peace of mind that your notebooks are protected in a variety of situations
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Custom Factory Integration: Unique Services
Benefits of Dell’s Custom Factory Integration Service
– Accountability: One source, one provider. Dell provides a single point of
accountability for computer procurement and customization.
– Quality: Fewer touches in the integration process means less opportunity
for error. Because Dell integrates your customization into the mainstream
manufacturing process, opportunities for errors are reduced.
– Consistency: ISO 9002 factory processes provide high quality and fast
turnaround. A true extension of Dell’s direct model, Custom Factory
Integration (CFI) provides “configure-to-order” capability, adding flexibility to
the deployment process and increasing customers’ ability to standardize their
IT environments.
– Frees up IT Resources: Dell can ship systems that are fully customized
and ready to deploy into your production environment. This frees your
internal staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.
– Global Solutions: Virtually all of our core capabilities are duplicated in
Dell’s ISO-9002-certified factories around the world. This helps ensure a
globally consistent deployment of enterprise solutions.
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Dell’s Environmental Responsibility
Dell’s business continues to expand around the world and we recognize the growing
responsibilities of managing our environmental impacts accordingly. Our global environmental
policy provides a comprehensive framework that is designed to ensure sustainable practices
throughout the entire life cycle of the product. Dell is driving environmental innovations that
your organization can benefit from. Dell encourages you to take advantage of these
environmental features when making purchasing decisions. Throughout the purchasing
process, we make it easy for you to choose product environmental options and recycling
services.
Product Concept and Design – with Environment in Mind
Dell’s focus on improving environmental performance starts with our Design for the
Environment (DfE) approach. When designing new systems, engineers consider
environmental factors such as amount and composition of components, energy efficiency as
well as design attributes that aid in recycling.
Restricted Materials
Dell avoids the use of environmentally sensitive materials whenever possible. Materials such
as heavy metals and plastics containing halogenated flame retardants can pose potential
environmental hazards. The emphasis of Dell’s Restricted Materials Program is not only to be
in compliance with legal requirements such as the European Union’s Restrictions on
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive but also to meet customer requirements to
eliminate or minimize the use of certain substances in our products and to design products
that are easily recyclable.
Efficient Use of Materials
Dell endorses the efficient use of materials. Dell’s packaging engineers have been successful
in minimizing the amount of packaging materials used for shipping PCsGET
andMORE
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established
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aggressive goals to avoid 43,000 tons of product packaging and shipping materials between
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Important Information
Hard drives (GB): For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes;
actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
Dual-channel memory: Dual-channel memory requires 2 each of the same capacity
memory DIMMs.
DVD+/-RW drives: Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing
drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility.
Gigabit Ethernet: This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For
high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure
is required.
Modem Speed: Modem download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Upload speeds are less
(about 30Kbps). Speeds can vary by line condition and modem manufacturer. Analog phone
line and service required.
DVD+/-RW Drives: Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing
drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility.
M90 starting weight: Starting weight of 8.61 lbs (3.9 kg) includes 17” WXGA+ display, 9-cell
battery and CD-ROM drive. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing
variability.
On site service: Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if
necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical
restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call
placed to Dell. U.S. only.
Dell's Guarantees/Warranties: For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please
write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more
information, visit www.dell.com/warranty.
Dell cannot be held responsible for errors in typography or photography. Dell the Dell logo,
Dell Precision, ExpressCharge and RoadReady are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel® and Core™
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this
document to refer to either entities claiming the marks and names of their products. Dell
disclaims proprietary interest in the names and marks of others. Copyright 2006 Dell Inc. All
rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in any manner whatsoever without the express
written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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Return Information
Dell Inc. provides this equipment for evaluation purposes only. All equipment
must be returned to Dell Inc. in good working condition. Equipment must be in
its original box, including all packaging, documentation, cables, and diskettes.
This equipment remains the property of Dell Inc. unless paid for in full by the
evaluator. Dell Inc. reserves the right to collect from the evaluator the full retail
value of the equipment if not returned promptly and in good working condition
on or before the due date.
Please return system to:
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