DELL Inspiron 7501 Installation Guide

DELL Inspiron 7501

Set up your Inspiron 7501

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  1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.NOTE: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
  2. Finish Windows setup.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:● Connect to a network for Windows updates.NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.● If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account.● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
  3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.Locate Dell appsMy Dell: Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.
  4. Set up your Inspiron 7501SupportAssist: Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support.Dell Update: Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.Dell Digital Delivery: Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of Inspiron 7501

Right
  1. microSD-card slotReads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:● micro-Secure Digital (mSD)● micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)● micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
  2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  3. Headset portConnect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Left

  1. Power-adapter portConnect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
  2. Battery-status lightIndicates the battery-charge status.Solid yellow—Battery charge is low.Blinking yellow—Battery charge is critical.Off—Battery is fully charged.
  3. HDMI portConnect to a TV or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
  4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort

Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti only

  1. Power-adapter portConnect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
  2. Battery-status lightIndicates the battery-charge status.Solid yellow—Battery charge is low.Blinking yellow—Battery charge is critical.Off—Battery is fully charged.
  3. HDMI portConnect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
  4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  5. Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C) port/DisplayPortSupports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.

NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

Base
  1. Power button with fingerprint readerPress to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.Place your finger on the power button to log-in with the fingerprint reader.NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
  2. Right-click areaPress to right-click.
  3. TouchpadMove your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
  4. Left-click areaPress to left-click.
Display

  1. Left microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
  2. Privacy shutterSlide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
  3. CameraEnables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
  4. Camera-status lightTurns on when the camera is in use.
  5. Right microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Bottom

  1. Left speakerProvides audio output.
  2. Service Tag labelThe Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
  3. Right speakerProvides audio output.

Specifications of Inspiron 7501

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 7501.Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description Values
Height:
  Front height 17.50 mm (0.68 in.)
  Rear height 18.90 mm (0.74 in.)
Width 356.10 mm (14.01 in.)
Depth 234.50 mm (9.23 in.)
Weight (maximum) 1.90 kg (4.18 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 3. Processor

Description Option one Option two
Processor type 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H
Processor wattage 45 W 45 W
Processor core count 4 6
Processor thread count 8 12
Processor speed Up to 4.5 GHz Up to 5 GHz
Processor cache 8 MB 12 MB
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 4. Chipset

Description Values
Chipset HM470
Processor 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM 16 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen3
Operating system

Your Inspiron 7501 supports the following operating systems:● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit● Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 5. Memory specifications

Description Values
Memory slots ●    8 GB Onboard memory

●    One SODIMM slot

Memory type DDR4
Memory speed 2993 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 24 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory configurations supported ●    8 GB Onboard memory

●    8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz

●  12 GB, 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz

●  16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz

●  24 GB, 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz

External ports

The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 7501.Table 6. External ports

Description Values
USB ports ●    Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

●    One USB 3.2 Gen 1(Type-C) port with DisplayPort/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and integrated graphics card)

●    One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Thunderbolt/ DisplayPort/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti)

Audio port One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port ●    One HDMI 2.0 port (For discrete graphics card)

●    One HDMI 1.4 port (For integrated graphics card)

Media-card reader One microSD-card slot
Docking port Not supported
Power-adapter port One 4.50 mm x 2.90 mm power-adapter port
Security One wedge-shaped lock
Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 7501.Table 7. Internal slots

Description Values
M.2 ●    One M.2 2280/2230 slot for Solid-State Drive (SSD)/Intel Optane

●    One M.2 2230/2280 slot for PCIe SSD

NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626  at www.dell.com/support.

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Inspiron 7501.Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Description Option one Option two
Model number Intel AX201 Intel AC9560
Transfer rate Up to 2.40 Gbps Up to 1.73 Gbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Description Option one Option two
Wireless standards ●    Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

●    Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
Encryption ●    64-bit/128-bit WEP

●    AES-CCMP

●    TKIP

●    64-bit/128-bit WEP

●    AES-CCMP

●    TKIP

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1
Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 9. Audio specifications

Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC3254
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface High-definition audio
External audio interface Universal audio jack
Number of speakers Two
Internal-speaker amplifier Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:  
  Average speaker output 2 W
  Peak speaker output 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual-array microphones
Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 7501.Your Inspiron 7501 supports one of the following storage configurations:

● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive● One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive

The primary drive of your Inspiron 7501 varies with the storage configuration. For computers:● with an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive● without an M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch drive is the primary driveTable 10. Storage specifications

Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 NVMe 256 GB or 512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 NVMe 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB
M.2 2280, PCIe QLC NVMe, solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 NVMe 512 GB
M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage PCIe Gen3 NVMe 512 GB
Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage (optional)

Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.Table 11. Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage specifications

Description Values
Interface PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe

●    One PCIe Gen3 x2 for Optane memory

●    One PCIe Gen3 x2 for solid-state storage

Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity (Intel Optane memory) 32 GB
Capacity (solid-state storage) 512 GB

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:● 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors● Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)● Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 12. Media-card reader specifications

Description Values
Media-card type One microSD-card slot
Media-cards  supported ●    micro-Secure Digital (mSD)

●    micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)

●    micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

Description Values
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 13. Keyboard specifications

Description Values
Keyboard type ●    Standard keyboard

●    Backlit keyboard

Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●    United States and Canada: 103 keys

●    United Kingdom: 104 keys

●    Japan: 107 keys

Keyboard size X=18.7 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.

NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.

For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 14. Camera specifications

Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type RGB HD camera
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:  
  Still image 0.92 megapixel
  Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Description Values
Diagonal viewing angle: 74.9 degrees
Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 15. Touchpad specifications

Description Values
Touchpad resolution:  
  Horizontal 1229
  Vertical 749
Touchpad dimensions:  
  Horizontal 115 mm (4.52 in.)
  Vertical 80 mm (3.15 in.)
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 16. Power adapter specifications

Description Option one Option two
Type 90 W 130 W
Connector dimensions:  
  External diameter 4.50 mm 4.50 mm
  Internal diameter 2.90 mm 2.90 mm
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A 2.50 A
Output current (continuous) 4.62 A 6.70 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC
Temperature range:    
  Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 17. Battery specifications

Description Option one Option two
Battery type 3-cell “smart” lithium ion (56 WHr) 6-cell “smart” lithium ion (97 WHr)
Battery voltage 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) 0.37 kg (0.82 lb)
Battery dimensions:  
  Height 223.40 mm (8.80 in.) 330.7 mm (13.02 in.)
  Width 72 mm (2.83 in.) 72 mm (2.83 in.)
  Depth 7.20 mm (0.28 in.) 7.20 mm (0.28 in.)
Temperature range:    
  Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
  Storage 35°C to -40°C (95°F to -40°F) 35°C to -40°C (95°F to -40°F)
Battery operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/ 4 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Coin-cell battery CR2032 CR2032
Display

The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 18. Display specifications

Description Option one Option two
Display type Full High Definition (FHD) Full High Definition (FHD)
Display-panel technology Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):    
  Height 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.)
  Width 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
Description Option one Option two
  Diagonal 395 mm (15.55 in.) 395 mm (15.55 in.)
Display-panel native resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Luminance (typical) 300 nits 220 nits
Megapixels 2 2
Color gamut sRGB 100%(typ) NTSC 45% (typ)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 142 142
Contrast ratio (min.) 600:1 400:1
Response time (max.) 35 ms 35 ms
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle +/- 85 degrees +/- 80 degrees
Vertical view angle +/- 85 degrees +/- 80 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.18 mm 0.18 mm
Power consumption (maximum) 4.20 W 4.20 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Touch options No Yes
Fingerprint reader

The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Inspiron 7501.NOTE: The fingerprint reader is located on the power button.Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description Values
Fingerprint-reader  sensor technology Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 500 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size 108 x 88
GPU—Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 20. GPU—Integrated

Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics One HDMI 1.4 port and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort Shared system memory 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
GPU—Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 21. GPU—Discrete

Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 One HDMI 2.0 port and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort 4 GB GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti One HDMI 2.0 port, one Mini DisplayPort, and one Thunderbolt 3 port 4 GB GDDR6
Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 7501. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985Table 22. Computer environment

Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G†
Altitude range -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000

ft)

-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000

ft)

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2,2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior inBIOS setup program.Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.

Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resourcesYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 25. Self-help resources

Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
My Dell app  
Tips  
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents. Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.

For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag for your Dell Laptop.

Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.

2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select

Support > Knowledge Base.

3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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