Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet - 7212: Owner's Manual
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet - 7212: Owner's Manual
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet - 7212: Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2017 -08
Rev. A00
Contents
Contents 3
Removing heat sink....................................................................................................................................................33
Installing heat sink...................................................................................................................................................... 33
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)......................................................................................................................................... 34
Removing PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................................. 34
Installing PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................................... 35
System fan........................................................................................................................................................................35
Removing system fan................................................................................................................................................ 35
Installing system fan.................................................................................................................................................. 36
System Board................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Removing system board............................................................................................................................................ 37
Installing system board.............................................................................................................................................. 43
4 Software...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Supported operating systems.........................................................................................................................................47
Downloading drivers.........................................................................................................................................................47
Intel audio drivers............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Intel chipset drivers..........................................................................................................................................................48
Intel HD Graphics drivers................................................................................................................................................ 48
Network drivers................................................................................................................................................................49
System devices drivers................................................................................................................................................... 49
Storage drivers.................................................................................................................................................................50
5 System specifications.................................................................................................................................. 51
Product overview..............................................................................................................................................................51
Key Features................................................................................................................................................................51
System specifications......................................................................................................................................................52
Processor specifications................................................................................................................................................. 52
Memory specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 52
Storage specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Audio specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Video specifications.........................................................................................................................................................53
Communication specifications........................................................................................................................................53
Port and connector specifications.................................................................................................................................53
Display specifications.......................................................................................................................................................54
Touch specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 54
Adapter specifications.....................................................................................................................................................55
Physical dimension specifications.................................................................................................................................. 55
Environmental specifications..........................................................................................................................................55
4 Contents
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................57
Boot Sequence................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 57
System Setup overview.................................................................................................................................................. 58
General screen options..............................................................................................................................................58
System Configuration screen options..................................................................................................................... 59
Video screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 61
Security screen options............................................................................................................................................. 61
Secure Boot................................................................................................................................................................63
Intel software Guard Extensions.............................................................................................................................. 63
Performance screen options.................................................................................................................................... 64
Power Management.................................................................................................................................................. 64
POST Behavior...........................................................................................................................................................66
Manageability..............................................................................................................................................................67
Virtualization Support options.................................................................................................................................. 67
Wireless options......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... 68
System Log................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Support Assist System Resolution...........................................................................................................................69
7 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 70
Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostic 3.0....................................................................... 70
Diagnostic LED................................................................................................................................................................. 70
General Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................. 71
8 Ecosystem Accessories................................................................................................................................73
Active Stylus..................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Getting the stylus ready for use..................................................................................................................................... 73
System base view.............................................................................................................................................................74
System right view.............................................................................................................................................................74
Dock front view................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Keyboard Dock ................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Turn the Backlight On/Off and Adjust Brightness ................................................................................................ 76
Keyboard Function (Fn) Key Lock ...........................................................................................................................76
Dock rear view.................................................................................................................................................................. 77
I/O module........................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Rugged tablet vehicle dock.............................................................................................................................................78
Contents 5
1
Working on your computer
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise
noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface that is grounded to ground yourself before you touch the computer to perform any disassembly tasks.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its
edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a
cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
5 Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
6 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
7 Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
8 Remove the main battery.
9 Turn the computer top-side up.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
12 Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
1 Click or tap .
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them off.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries
designed for other Dell computers.
1 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
3 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4 Turn on your computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Standard DSP plastic scribe
NOTE: There are two battery. Perform steps 1 to 3 to install battery 1 and battery 2 on the tablet.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display assembly
Removing display assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
NOTE: Gently pry the edges evenly to unlock the plastic lock that secures the display assembly with the tablet chassis.
7 Lift the display assembly [1] by angle 15° and slide it from the chassis [2].
NOTE: Ensure not to flip more than 90° angle, as the display assembly ports and cables are connected to the system
board and may damage the display cables.
9 Before removing display assembly:
a Place the bottom edge of the display panel inside the bottom edge of the rear chassis.
b Flip open the display panel to 90° angle and lay it angled on the tablet chassis.
10 To disconnect the display cable:
a Remove the adhesive tape that secures the LVDS cable on the system board [1].
b Lift the latch with a plastic scribe on the system board.
c Disconnect the connector of LVDS cable from the slot by a plastic scribe [2] and remove the cable [3].
NOTE: Disconnect only the display cable from the system board. NEVER disconnect the display cable from the display
panel.
11 Remove the display assembly from the tablet.
NOTE: Make sure to insert the cable under the clips, if not, the system may not display video after reassembling.
6 Paste the adhesive tapes to secure the connected slots.
NOTE: Ensure to secure the adhesive tapes, to protect the display assembly from electrostatic discharge damage.
7 Align the display assembly on the tablet chassis and press the edges to snap-in.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the Window button on the display assembly aligns with the docking pogo pins on the system board
chassis.
• Press the edges starting from Windows button clockwise until they snap-in evenly from all sides. Ensure to hear a
click sound when the display assembly is aligned in correct position.
8 Flip the system so that the battery is at top view.
NOTE: DO NOT wind the screws too much, to avoid damage the screws thread.
Stylus
Removing stylus
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Locate the stylus at the top of the tablet.
3 Pull the stylus by the thread upward.
NOTE: Avoid pulling the stylus attached with the stretchable thread.
NOTE: Pull the stylus until the tip of the pen is visible at the mouth of the groove.
Installing stylus
1 Align the stylus with the groove on the tablet.
2 Push and smoothly slide it inside to secure the stylus.
NOTE: Avoid hanging the stylus detached from its groove when not in use.
WLAN card
Removing WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
b Locate the WLAN card.
c Remove the screw that secures the WLAN bracket to the system board [1].
d Lift the metal bracket [2] from the WLAN card.
e Disconnect the two antenna cables [3] with a plastic scribe.
NOTE: Insert the edge of the plastic scribe between the tiny gap of cable copper head and WLAN card
button pin.
f Slide and lift the WLAN card from the slot on the system board [4].
NOTE: Ensure to lift the WLAN card by NOT more than 35° angle.
CAUTION: Never touch the metal pins or the circuit with bare hands. Touch at the side of the WLAN card.
NOTE: Ensure that the metal pin is downwards towards the slot on the system board, and an angle LESS than 30° is
maintained.
2 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
NOTE: Ensure that cables are aligned straight and gently press on the top to fit the cable copper head on WLAN card
button pin.
3 To secure the WLAN card, place the antenna bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw.
4 Install the:
a Display assembly
b Battery
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
WWAN card
Removing WWAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
3 To remove the WWAN card:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
b Locate the WWAN card.
c Remove the screw that secures the WWAN bracket to the system board [1].
d Lift the metal bracket [2] from the system board.
e Disconnect main and auxiliary cables [3] with a plastic scribe from the connector on the WWAN card.
NOTE: Insert the edge of the plastic scribe between the tiny gap of cable copper head and WWAN card
button pin.
f Slide and lift the WWAN card from the slot on the system board [4].
NOTE: Ensure to lift the WWAN card by an angle NOT more than 35°.
CAUTION: Never touch the metal pins or the circuit with bare hands. Touch at the side of the WWAN card.
NOTE: Ensure that the metal pin is downwards towards the slot on the system board.
2 Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.
CMOS battery
Removing CMOS battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
3 To remove the CMOS battery:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
NOTE: Ensure to unlock the power button assembly cable to release the CMOS battery.
d Remove the CMOS cable form the routing clip on the system board [2].
e Push the pin connected to the system board CMOS slot by a plastic scribe [3].
NOTE: Push the cable pin head with a plastic scribe at an angle not more than 30°. DO NOT push too hard,
as it may damage the cable pin head.
f Lift the CMOS battery from the adhesive tape [4].
NOTE: Ensure not to pull the CMOS battery upwards as it is positioned beneath the power assembly button
cable. Gently release the battery from the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Replace the CMOS battery when checksum error is displayed in booting.
NOTE: CMOS battery for the tablet is insulated in a protective shield. To avoid poor connection of the wire with battery,
NEVER tear the protective shield.
3 Connect the CMOS battery cable to the slot on the system board.
4 Slide the power button cable beneath the latch and release the latch.
NOTE: Install the CMOS battery cable, and then connect the power button cable.
5 Install the:
NOTE: DO NOT try to remove the power assembly without removing the screw.
e Push with plastic scribe, and pull the power button bracket [3].
NOTE: Ensure that the power button cable is routed between the square gap in the power button bracket.
2 Push the power button assembly in the slot on the tablet chassis.
NOTE: Ensure NOT to insert the power button from the exterior right view.
3 Secure the power button assembly with the adhesive tape.
4 Replace the screw to secure the power button assembly to the tablet chassis.
5 Connect the power button assembly cable, and release the latch on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure to release the bracket, after the display cable is connected.
f Remove the metal bracket screws (5) that secure the micro serial port to the system chassis [5].
CAUTION: Micro serial port metal bracket is secured with four screws. Initial ariel view displays three screws
that secure the metal bracket. Micro serial port is assembled combo with power connector port. Remove the
five screws prior to remove the ports.
g Lift the metal bracket [6] from the system board.
NOTE: Either to remove micro serial port or power connector port, ensure to follow step 3.
h Push the micro serial port from right view with a plastic scribe.
i Lift the micro serial port [7] and power connector port on the system board.
j Remove the screw (1) that secures the power connector port and lift it from the system board [9].
NOTE: Malfunction of either component requires to remove both power connector port and micro serial port.
NOTE: Rubber bracket ensures to secure the micro serial port cable from damage.
5 Insert the micro serial port cable into the connector.
6 Release the latch to secure the micro serial port cable to the system board.
7 Align the power connector cable and replace the screw (1) to secure the power connector port on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure to replace the screw, which enables the power connector port to charge the battery.
8 Install the:
a Display assembly
b Battery
9 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Front camera
Removing front camera
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
3 To remove the front camera:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
b Locate the front camera.
e Remove the screws (2) that secure the camera on the system chassis [1].
f Insert the plastic scribe in the gap by an angle not more than 35° and push upward to lift the camera lens case [2].
NOTE: To remove the camera lens case, ensure to lift the camera lens until it is released.
NOTE: Opposite side of the camera circuit board is placed to connect cable in the connector.
2 Slide the front camera cable in the connector and release the latch.
3 Flip the front camera circuit board, and align front camera circuit board with screw hole.
4 Align the camera lens case, and push downwards.
NOTE: Ensure that the plastic latch of camera lens case is positioned towards back of front camera chassis.
5 Replace the screw to secure the front camera circuit board on the system board.
6 Slide the lens shutter in the lens channel and push towards left.
7 Install the:
a Display assembly
b Battery
8 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
NOTE: DO NOT pull the microphone bus cable without unreleased latch.
d Remove the screw (1) that secures the integrated microphone assembly to the system board [2].
NOTE: DO NOT try to remove the microphone without removing the screw.
e Release the microphone assembly and, lift the microphone form the tablet chassis [3].
Installing microphone
1 Align the microphone system board on the tablet chassis.
NOTE: Ensure that the IC on the microphone circuit board is positioned upward.
2 Align the microphone in the slot on the tablet chassis.
Heat sink
Removing heat sink
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
3 To remove the heat sink:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
b Locate the heat sink.
c Remove the screws (4) securing the heat sink on the system board [1].
d Lift the heat sink from the outlet connected on the heat sink fan and the system board [2].
NOTE: SSD card is below heat sink. To upgrade or replace SSD card, ensure to remove the heat sink.
CAUTION: When in use, the surface of the heat sink is hot. Ensure to lift the heat sink cautiously.
CAUTION: DO NOT bend or damage the copper heat sink tunnel. Any damage results in malfunction and
over heating of the tablet.
NOTE: Ensure to lift the SSD card by an angle NOT more than 30°.
NOTE: Ensure that the IC on the SSD module is positioned upward in the connector on the system board. Do ensure to
insert the SSD module by an angle not more than 30° to 35°.
2 Replace the screw (1) to secure the SSD module to the tablet chassis.
3 Install the:
a Heat sink
b Display assembly
c Battery
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System fan
Removing system fan
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
NOTE: Push the bulge edge of the system fan connector by a plastic scribe.
c Remove the speaker cable from the routing channel [2].
CAUTION: Ensure to unroute the cable, to avoid damaging the cable and cable connector.
d Remove the screws (3) that secure the system fan on the system board [3].
NOTE: Ensure to remove the heatsink, before removing the system fan.
Attention: To remove the system fan and heatsink combo, remove the screws (4) in arc U and the screws (2)
diagonally opposite that secures the heatsink on the system board.
System Board
Removing system board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a Battery
b Display assembly
c Heat sink
d System fan
e WLAN
f WWAN
3 Perform the following before removing the system board:
a Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
b Lift the latch, and disconnect the microphone cable from the system board [1].
c Remove the radio antennae cable from the routing clip [2],[3],[4] with a plastic scribe on the system board.
NOTE: Push on the connector pin head evenly to securely remove the battery cable.
v Disconnect the battery 2 cable from the connector [6].
w Lift the latch with a plastic scribe, and remove the pogo pin docking cable [7].
x Disconnect the speaker cable with a plastic scribe [8].
CAUTION: Speaker cable is accessible after you remove the pogo pin docking connector cable. Ensure to
remove pogo pin docking cable before removing speaker cable.
4 To remove the system board:
a Remove the screw (1) that connects the security card reader connector on the system board [1].
b Flip the connector upward [2].
c Disconnect the security card reader connected on the system board with a plastic scribe [3].
d Remove the screws (5) that secures the micro serial port, and power connector metal bracket [4].
CAUTION: Connect the cables to respective slot that were disconnected while removing the system board. See
removing system board.
4 Install the:
a WWAN
b WLAN
c System fan
d Heat sink
e Display assembly
f Battery
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Topics:
• Power adapter
• USB features
• Memory features
Power adapter
This laptop is shipped with power adapter.
WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the laptop, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and then
pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among
countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or
equipment damage.
USB features
The Universal Serial Bus, or well known as USB was introduced to the PC world in 1996 which dramatically simplified the connection
between host computer and peripheral devices such as mice and keyboards, external hard drive or optical devices, Bluetooth and many
more peripheral devices in the market.
Let's take a quick look on the USB evolution referencing to the table below.
Speed
Currently, there are 3 speed modes defined by the latest USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed and Full-
Speed. The new SuperSpeed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode,
commonly known as USB 2.0 and 1.1 respectively, the slower modes still operate at 480Mbps and 12Mbps respectively and are kept to
maintain backward compatibility.
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 achieves the much higher performance by the technical changes below:
• An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with the existing USB 2.0 bus (refer to the picture below).
• USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for differential data); USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 adds four more for two pairs
of differential signals (receive and transmit) for a combined total of eight connections in the connectors and cabling.
• USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 utilizes the bidirectional data interface, rather than USB 2.0's half-duplex arrangement. This gives a 10-fold
increase in theoretical bandwidth.
With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel
count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps
theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320Mbps (40MB/s) — the actual real-world maximum. Similarly, USB
3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections will never achieve 4.8Gbps. We will likely see a real-world maximum rate of 400MB/s with overheads. At this
speed, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 is a 10x improvement over USB 2.0.
Applications
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience. Where USB
video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression perspective), it's easy to imagine
that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much better. Single-link DVI requires almost 2Gbps
throughput. Where 480Mbps was limiting, 5Gbps is more than promising. With its promised 4.8Gbps speed, the standard will find its way
into some products that previously weren't USB territory, like external RAID storage systems.
Listed below are some of the available SuperSpeed USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 products:
Compatibility
The good news is that USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 has been carefully planned from the start to peacefully co-exist with USB 2.0. First of all,
while USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifies new physical connections and thus new cables to take advantage of the higher speed capability of
the new protocol, the connector itself remains the same rectangular shape with the four USB 2.0 contacts in the exact same location as
before. Five new connections to carry receive and transmitted data independently are present on USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 cables and only
come into contact when connected to a proper SuperSpeed USB connection.
Windows 8/10 will be bringing native support for USB 3.1 Gen 1 controllers. This is in contrast to previous versions of Windows, which
continue to require separate drivers for USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 controllers.
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would have USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, perhaps not on its immediate release, but in a subsequent Service
Pack or update. It is not out of the question to think that following a successful release of USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 support in Windows 7,
SuperSpeed support would trickle down to Vista. Microsoft has confirmed this by stating that most of their partners share the opinion that
Vista should also support USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1.
Super-Speed support for Windows XP is unknown at this point. Given that XP is a seven-year-old operating system, the likelihood of this
happening is remote.
Memory features
This laptop supports a minimum memory of 8GB and a maximum of 16 GB DDR4 memory, up to 1866 MHz
Topics:
Other
• Microsoft Windows 7 on Skylake Windows 7 Professional 64bit
(available through downgrade rights from Windows10 Pro
License) (supported only for Intel 6th generation processors)
OS Media Support
• Dell.com/support to download eligible Windows OS
• USB media available for upsell
Downloading drivers
1 Turn on the laptop.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6 Scroll down the page and select the graphic driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the graphic driver for your laptop.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the graphic driver file.
9 Double-click the graphic driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Software 47
Intel audio drivers
Verify if the Realtek audio drivers are already installed in the laptop.
48 Software
Network drivers
Verify if the Network drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Software 49
Storage drivers
Verify if the Storage drivers are already installed in the laptop.
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System specifications
This chapter provides detailed product specifications and the comparison with its predecessors.
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
• Product overview
• System specifications
• Processor specifications
• Memory specifications
• Storage specifications
• Audio specifications
• Video specifications
• Communication specifications
• Port and connector specifications
• Display specifications
• Touch specifications
• Adapter specifications
• Physical dimension specifications
• Environmental specifications
Product overview
The Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet is Dell's ruggedized tablet in the rugged portfolio. Its design is engineered for industrial and
outdoor environments where customers need mobile computing power that is durable and able to perform in extreme conditions that
expose the system to temperature extremes, high humidity, or pose the risk of damage from water or dust.
Key Features
Some of the key features of the Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet include the following:
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System specifications
Feature Specification
Chipset Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series
Processor specifications
Feature Specification
Types
• 7th Generation Intel Core U i3, i5 and i7 dual core processor
• 6th Generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor
L3 cache - i3 3 MB
L3 cache - i5 4 MB
L3 cache - i7 4 MB
Memory specifications
Feature Specification
Memory type LPDDR3
Minimum memory 8 GB
Maximum memory 16 GB
Storage specifications
Feature Specification
SDD M.2 NVMe 256 GB to 1 TB
Audio specifications
Feature Specification
Types High-definition audio
Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 24 bit compressed and uncompressed audio
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Feature Specification
External interface Stereo headset/mic combo
Video specifications
Feature Specification
Type Integrated on system board, hardware accelerated
External display
support • On system – eDP (internal display)
• Optional Type-C port – VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI
NOTE: Supports one VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI through the Docking station.
Communication specifications
Feature Specification
Network adapter
• USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB Type-C
Wireless
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 with Bluetooth 4.2 + vPro Mobile broadband
• Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter + Bluetooth 4.1
• WWAN
• NFC
• LTE
• Micro SIM slot
Network adapter
• USB 3.1 & USB Type-C
Docking port
• One Docking Port
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Feature Specification
• One Dual (WLAN/WWAN) RF passthrough
USB ports
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
• One displayPort with PowerShare over USB Type-C
Display specifications
Feature Specification
Type WLED display, FHD
Size 11.6 inches
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Minimum viewing
angles (horizontal) • 89 TYP
Minimum viewing
angles (vertical) • 89 TYP
Touch specifications
Feature Specification
Sample report Rate >= 100 Hz per finger/pen
Touch accuracy
• +/- 1.0mm from center
• +/- 1.0mm from edge
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Feature Specification
Power states Active, Idle and Sleep
(mobile only)
Adapter specifications
Feature Specification
Type 45W
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Width
Typical: 312.20 mm (12.29 inches)
Thickness
Typical: 24.40 mm (0.96 inches)
Weight
Maximum: 1.27 kg (2.82 lbs)
NOTE: The weight of the tablet will vary depending on the configuration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Environmental specifications
Feature Specifications
Temperature — -29°C to 63°C (20°F to 145°F)
operating
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Feature Specifications
Temperature — -51°C to 71°C (-60°F to 160°F)
storage
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System setup
System setup enables you to manage your tabletdesktopnotebook hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you
can:
Topics:
• Boot Sequence
• Navigation keys
• System Setup overview
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows 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:
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
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Keys Navigation
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
• Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.
• Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.
• Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future reference.
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can cause your
computer to work incorrectly.
Option Description
System Information
• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode,
Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size.
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum
Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit
technology.
• Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, MiniCard Device, ODD Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM
MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio
Controller, Wi-Fi Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.
Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating
system. The options are:
Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option:
• Legacy
• UEFI (The option is enabled by default)
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Option Description
Advanced Boot Allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, all the option are disabled.
Options
• Enable Legacy Option ROMs
• Enable UEFI Network Stack
• Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
UEFI Boot Path Allows you to control whether or not the system will prompt to the user to enter the Admin password, when a user
SecurityOptions selects a UEFI boot path from the F12 boot Menu.
NOTE: These options have no relevance if the Admin password is not set BIOS settings.
• Disabled
• AHCI
• RAID On. This option is enabled by default.
SMART Reporting You can control 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.
USB Configuration You can configure the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any type
of USB Mass Storage Devices (hard drive or memory key).
If the USB port is enabled, the device attached to this port is enabled and available for the OS.
If the USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
NOTE: The USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
USB PowerShare You can configure the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using
the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.
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Option Description
Keyboard You can choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set
Illumination from 25 % to 100%. The options are:
• Disabled
• Level is 75%
• Level is 25%
• Level is 100%. This option is enabled by default.
• Level is 50%
Tablet Button You can control the LED brightness mode of the tablet buttons. The LED brightness level can be set from 25 % to
Illumination 100%. The options are:
• Off
• 75%
• 25%
• 100%. This option is enabled by default.
• 50%
Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight timeout with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. The
Timeout on AC keyboard backlight value is only in effect when the backlight is enabled. Keyboard Illumination continues to support
the various illumination levels. The options are:
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds. This option is selected by default.
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minute
• 15 minute
• Never
Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight with Battery option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
Timeout on Battery Illumination continues to support the various illumination levels. The options are:
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds. This option is selected by default.
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minute
• 15 minute
• Never
RGB Keyboard You can configure the RGB keyboard backlight feature. There are six available colors: four preset colors (white, red,
Backlight green, and blue) and two user configurable colors. The four preset colors White, Red, Green, and Blue is enabled
by default, and only the preset color White is active by default.
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Option Description
Stealth Mode You can enable or disable the stealth mode.
Control This option is enabled by default.
Miscellaneous You can configure the various devices of the tablet. The options are:
Devices
• Enable User-Facing Camera. This option is enabled by default.
• Enable World-Facing Camera. This option is enabled by default.
• Enable Dedicated GPS Radio. This option is enabled by default.
• Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card. This option is enabled by default.
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode
NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting
the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
NOTE: If user interface is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one uppercase
character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Password Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.
Configuration
Password Bypass Allows you to disable or enable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal hard drive password, when
they are set. The options are:
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Option Description
• Reboot bypass
Password Change Allows you to enable or disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is
set.
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes This option is selected by default.
Non-Admin Setup Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an administrator password is set.
Changes If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.
UEFI Capsule This option controls whether the system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
Firmware Updates
Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates option is selected by default.
NOTE: Disabling this option will block BIOS updates from services such as Microsoft Windows Update
and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS).
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST.
You can control whether the trusted platform module is visible to the operating system. The option is:
CAUTION: For the TPM upgrade/downgrade process, it is recommended to complete the process in an
AC power with AC adapter plugged into the computer. The upgrade/downgrade process without the AC
adapter plugged in might damage the computer or hard disk.
NOTE: Disabling this option does not change any settings you have made to the TPM, nor does it
delete or change any information or keys you may have stored in the TPM. Changes to this setting take
effect immediately.
Computrace (R) Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace Service from Absolute software. The options are:
• Deactivate
• Disable
• Activate
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes will be allowed
OROM Keyboard Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The options
Access are:
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Option Description
Admin Setup Allows you to prevent users from entering the setup when an Administrator password is set.
Lockout Enable Admin Setup Lockout This option is not selected by default.
Master Password Allows you to prevent users from entering the setup when an Master password is set. Hard disk passwords need to
Lockout be cleared before the setting can be changed.
Enable Master Password Lockout This option is not selected by default.
Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Expert Key Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom
Management Mode option is disabled by default.
Custom Mode Key Allows you to manage the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode .The options are:
Management
• PK. This option is selected by default.
• KEK
• db
• dbx
NOTE: If you disable the Enable Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will
restore to default settings. Save to File will save the key to a user-selected file.
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Software Controlled.This option is selected by default.
Enclave Memory Allows you to reserve the memory size. The memory size can be set from 32 MB to 128 MB, these options are
Size disabled by default. The options are:
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB
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Performance screen options
Option Description
Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications
improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core
support for the processor.
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of the processor.
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
• C states
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Power Management
Option Description
Lid Switch You can enable or disable the lid switch so the screen does not shut off when the lid is closed. The option is:
AC Behavior You can enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. The
option is:
Auto On Time You can set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
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Option Description
• Weekdays
• Select Days
USB Wake Support You can enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power
adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
Wake on LAN/ You can enable or disable the feature that turns on the computer from the Off state:
WLAN
• When triggered by a LAN signal
• From the hibernate state when triggered by a special wireless LAN signal
Peak Shift You can minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you enable this option,
your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached. The option is:
Advanced Battery You can maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard charging algorithm
Charge and other techniques, during the non-work hours to improve the battery health. The option is:
Configuration
• Enable Advance Battery Charge Mode This option is disabled by default.
Battery#1 Charge You can select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Configuration
• Adaptive. This option is enabled by default.
• Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology.
• Primarily AC use Extends the battery lifespan for users who operates their system plugged in to the external
power source.
• Custom
If Custom charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the
Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.
Battery#2 Charge You can select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Configuration
• Adaptive. This option is enabled by default.
• Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology.
• Primarily AC use Extends the battery lifespan for users who operates their system plugged in to the external
power source.
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Option Description
• Custom
If Custom charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the
Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.
Dock Battery You can choose the charging mode for the battery. The option is:
Charger Mode
• Standard This option is enabled by default.
• ExpressCharge
Type-C Connector You can set the maximum power that can be drawn from the Type-C connector. The option is:
Power
• 7.5 Watts This option is enabled by default.
• 15 Watts
NOTE: If a higher power value is set for the Type-C connector, it may cause the system to
throttle.
POST Behavior
Option Description
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Enable Adapter Warnings This option is selected by default.
Keypad Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
(Embedded)
• Fn Key Only This option is enabled by default.
• By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only
mode.
Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
Extended BIOS Allows you to create an additional pre-boot delay. The options are:
POST Time
• 0 seconds This option is enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
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Option Description
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Logo Allows you display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The options are:
Sign of Life Allows you to illuminate the front panel tablet buttons (Rotation Lock, Volume Down, Volume Up, Windows, P1,P2,
Indication and P3) momentarily, when the power button is pressed to turn on the system. The options are:
• Enable Tablet Button LED Sign of Life This option is selected by default.
Warnings and Allows you to select in the BIOS setup options that cause the boot process to pause only, when warnings or errors
Errors are detected rather than stop, prompt and wait for user input. The options are:
Prompt on Warnings and Errors. This option is enabled by default.
Continue on Warnings
MAC Address Pass- Allows you to replace the external NIC MAC address in a supported dock or dongle with the selected MAC address
Through from the system. The options are:
System Unique MAC Address. This option is enabled by default.
Disabled
Manageability
Option Description
USB Provision Allows you to enable or disable provisioning the Intel AMT from a USB storage device.
Enable USB Provision This option is not selected by default.
MEBx Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be enabled, during the system boot.
VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O This option is selected by default.
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Option Description
Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and Virtualization
technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution This option is disabled by default.
Wireless options
Option Description
VT for Direct I/O Allows you to enable or disable the wireless devices. The options are:
• WWAN/GPS
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
Maintenance
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. The option are:
Allows BIOS Downgrade This option is enabled by default.
Data Wipe Allows you to securely erase data from all internal storage devices. The process adheres to Serial ATA Security
Erase and eMMC JEDEC Sanitize specifications. The option are:
Wipe on Next Boot This option is disabled by default.
BIOS Recovery Allows you to recover from certain computed BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the user primary hard drive
or an external USB key. When 'Enabled' is selected BIOS stores the recovery file on the user primary hard drive.The
option are:
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive This option is enabled by default.
BIOS Auto-Recovery
System Log
Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
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Option Description
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
• OFF
• 1
• 2 This option is enabled by default.
• 3
SupportAssist OS Allows you to enable or disable the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain system
Recovery errors. The options is:
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Troubleshooting
Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostic 3.0
You can invoke the BIOS and ePSA diagnostics by either:
NOTE: As the rugged tablet is without keyboard, perform the following ePSA diagnostic.
• To enter BIOS (system setup) without keyboard, Power on system. Press on Volume decrease button during startup (as the Dell Logo
appears) until the BIOS (system setup) screen is displayed.
• To enter ePSA (system setup) without keyboard, Power on system. Press on Volume increase button during startup (as the Dell Logo
appears) until the BOOT Menu screen is displayed.
NOTE: Use the Volume increase button to navigate to respective diagnostic and press on Volume decrease button to
select the required option.
Diagnostic LED
This section details the diagnostic features of the battery LED in a notebook.
Instead of beep codes errors are indicated via the bicolor Battery Charge LED. A specific blink pattern is followed by flashing a pattern of
flashes in amber, followed by white. The pattern then repeats.
NOTE: The diagnostic pattern will consist of a two digit number being represented by a first group of LED blinks (1 through 9) in
amber, followed by a 1.5 second pause with the LED off, and then a second group of LED blinks (1 through 9) in white. This is
then followed by a three second pause, with the LED off, before repeating over again. Each LED blink takes 0.5 seconds.
The system will not shutdown when displaying the Diagnostic Error Codes. Diagnostic Error Codes will always supersede any other use of
the LED. For instance, on Notebooks, battery codes for Low Battery or Battery Failure situations will not be displayed when Diagnostic
Error Codes are being displayed:
Amber White
2 2 system board, BIOS ROM system board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error
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3 3 BIOS recovery 1 recovery image nor found
General Troubleshooting
Table 11. General Troubleshooting
Issue Suggested Troubleshooting Steps
Battery Charging The battery should be charged while the system is off for faster charge time. Users may notice longer
charge times when the system is turned on and running graphics-intensive applications.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
No POST When a user starts the tablet, the first thing that the BIOS does is to perform the Power-On Self-Test
(POST). The POST is a built-in diagnostic program that checks the hardware to make sure that everything
is present and functioning properly, before the BIOS begins the actual boot.
If the system does not perform a Power-On Self-Test, there are various things that you can look for:
Video If the LCD on the system does not show any display or has other problems, here are some basic steps that
you can perform:
1 If the LCD is not displaying video or the video is garbled, run the ePSA diagnostics.
2 If the LCD is not displaying any video, connect an external monitor to eliminate a no-POST problem. A
good image on the external monitor eliminates a video card problem or a POST problem.
3 Connect an external monitor, when possible, for all LCD-related problems to help eliminate a possible
software or video card problem.
4 If the LCD has dim video, adjust the brightness or connect an AC adapter to eliminate a power
management conservation setting in the BIOS.
5 If the LCD has lines on the screen, check the system during POST and system setup, to determine if
the lines are present in all modes of operation. Run the ePSA diagnostics.
6 If the LCD has color problems, run the ePSA diagnostics.
7 If the LCD has burned-out pixels, verify that the LCD is still within LCD standard guidelines. For Dell
internal users only, click here.
BIOS If users have problems while using the tablet, the problems may be related to BIOS settings configured
incorrectly in BIOS/System Setup. Check the System Setup pages to verify the settings on each page. Try
resetting BIOS to default settings by pressing Alt+F.
Touchpad and Keyboard To troubleshoot touchpad and keyboard-related problems, you can perform the following steps:
Integrated NIC If the system is not able to identify any network after connecting the network cable to the network port,
try the following troubleshooting steps:
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Issue Suggested Troubleshooting Steps
1 Make sure that the network driver has been installed and is working properly.
2 Check that the network LEDs are responding.
3 Check System Setup to make sure that the NIC is enabled.
4 Try reseating the cable.
5 Try a known good cable, if one is available.
6 If a known good system is available, check if that system is connecting to the network.
7 Run the ePSA diagnostics on the network port.
NOTE: If the integrated network hardware solution is defective or nonfunctional, replace the
system board.
Display assembly No additional drivers or updates are needed for VGA functionality. When troubleshooting an external
monitor, keep these tips in mind:
• Check both ends of the cable for a snug connection into the laptop and into the external monitor.
• Adjust the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor.
• Make sure that the tablet is not set to internal display only.
• Swap with a known good cable.
• Try with a known good external monitor. Check the external device's documentation for any additional
steps required for functionality.
NOTE: If the display assembly is defective or nonfunctional, replace the defective components.
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Ecosystem Accessories
Key disassembly instructions along with important replacement instructions are called out to ensure the field technicians take into account
this information before removing or replacing any components.
Topics:
• Active Stylus
• Getting the stylus ready for use
• System base view
• System right view
• Dock front view
• Keyboard Dock
• Dock rear view
• I/O module
• Rugged tablet vehicle dock
Active Stylus
This section provides information about the features available on the active stylus.
1 Pen lead provides the finger touch functionality. 2 Pen button used to perform a left-click and right-click.
3 Middle barrel provides access to the battery compartment. 4 Pen clip/Pen rear cap allows you to secure the stylus in your
pocket.
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2 Insert an AAAA battery with the positive side facing the tip of the pen.
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Dock front view
Keyboard Dock
Ingress Protection (IP) ratings define levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion.
The digit 65 indicates that the rugged keyboard is enhanced with protection against dust and low-pressure water jets.
Backlit Keyboard
The keyboard dock comes equipped with a customizable backlit keyboard. The backlight can be set to any of the following colors:
• White
• Red
• Green
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• Blue
• Custom color
• Custom color
The user can set the keyboard backlight behavior and customize colors. For more information, see the Backlit Keyboard page.
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1 Fn Lock key
2 Affected Fn keys
3 Fn key
NOTE: Fn Lock affects only these keys. Secondary functions will not require the < Fn> key to be pressed while
enabled.
1 2x Spare Battery Charging Slots 2 Lock slot ( positioned on left side of dock)
3 DC-in jack 4 2x Serial port
5 VGA port 6 Display port
7 2x USB 3.0 port 8 Gigabit Ethernet
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I/O module
The extended I/O Module adds two USB 3.1 ports and an Ethernet port to your Rugged Tablet. The module attaches securely to the back
of the tablet when additional ports are needed. Can be easily removed when the additional extended port is not required. I/O module
expands the functionality of the tablet.
The Rugged Tablet Vehicle Dock is a unique docking solution specially designed for the Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet. The dock
mounts the tablet in optimal position for vehicle use. It is crash-tested to SAE J1455 standards, which offers the user unsurpassed peace of
mind to use the tablet in vehicle. Few company manufactures customized in-vehicle mounting.
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