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Latitude ON is an instant-on computer system made by Dell. It is a combination of software and hardware [1] developed by Dell and used in some of their Latitude laptops. [2] The system is based on a dedicated ARM processor (Texas Instruments OMAP 3430) that runs a custom version of a Linux OS.
The BIOS uses the boot devices set in Nonvolatile BIOS memory , or, in the earliest PCs, DIP switches. The BIOS checks each device in order to see if it is bootable by attempting to load the first sector (boot sector). If the sector cannot be read, the BIOS proceeds to the next device.
The Management Engine is often confused with Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology). AMT runs on the ME, but is only available on processors with vPro.AMT gives device owners remote administration of their computer, [5] such as powering it on or off, and reinstalling the operating system.
Reset ("cold restart") button in a hole (needed a thin metal tool to press) Instant power off button in a hole (needed a thin metal tool to press) Integrated charger or power adapter inside the laptop; Dedicated Media buttons (Internet, Volume, Play, Pause, Next, Previous) Floppy disk drive; Serial port; Parallel port; Modem; IEEE 1394 port ...
Dell became aware that the problem was limited to NVIDIA chip production, the BIOS was updated to A12 which improves thermal control but does not prevent it from reoccurring. The problem associated with NVIDIA GPUs was the chip material used could not stand high temperatures.
The Latitude 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise and Latitude 5400 Chromebook Enterprise were the result of a two-year partnership between Dell and Google. [77] The machines come with a bundle of Dell's cloud-based support services that would enable enterprise ICT managers to deploy them in environments that also rely on Windows. [78]
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure cryptoprocessor that implements the ISO/IEC 11889 standard. Common uses are verifying that the boot process starts from a trusted combination of hardware and software and storing disk encryption keys.
Single sign-on: Whether credentials provided during pre-boot authentication will automatically log the user into the host operating system, thus preventing password fatigue and reducing the need to remember multiple passwords. Custom authentication: Whether custom authentication mechanisms can be implemented with third-party applications.