- #Xps 13 9343 how to#
- #Xps 13 9343 install#
- #Xps 13 9343 update#
- #Xps 13 9343 windows 10#
- #Xps 13 9343 software#
On laptops with only one SSD slot, the way Samsung drives switch from "Ready to enable" to "Enabled" is after a Secure Erase. Click "How to enable", then "Ready to enable." See Encrypted Drive, on the right? This is what BitLocker will leverage.
#Xps 13 9343 update#
Now would be a good opportunity to update the SSD firmware if one is available.Ĭlick "Data Security" on the left.
#Xps 13 9343 install#
Don't bother configuring Windows since this install will be erased shortly after anyway. But if you want to enable BitLocker, read on. You're done here if you don't want to enable BitLocker.
#Xps 13 9343 windows 10#
Install Windows 10 in Custom mode (Advanced), then when the hard disk selection dialog appears, click "New" and "OK." Windows will create the partitions for you. You can also fiddle with the BIOS boot order, but the F12 shortcut should suffice.) (If the key fails to appear, try another USB key. Boot your computer up, then press F12 repeatedly, and in the UEFI BOOT listing, select your USB key. Make sure your XPS is off, then plug the USB key on the right USB port (I've had trouble with the left one, somehow). In the BIOS Configuration (press F2 repeatedly at Boot to display it), make sure the turn off the Secure Boot Enable function. If you plan to enable BitLocker, you will need to install Windows 10 twice, because it is part of the process to enable Samsung's hardware encryption for BitLocker to later leverage. (untested since I don't have an NVMe drive, but that's the theory) If you have an NVMe drive (Samsung 950 Pro), set the drive mode to RAID. If you have a SATA drive (Samsung 850 Evo), set the drive mode to AHCI. Then, go to System Configuration > SATA Operation. When booting up, press F2 to bring up the BIOS configuration window. Make sure you use a quality screwdriver in good condition or you'll strip it.īefore installing Windows, make sure you have the proper drive settings in the BIOS. WARNING: If you open the case with a spudger (highly recommended), be careful not to use the tool when you reach the speaker grills or you will damage them. You'll need a T5 screwdriver and a Phillips one as well. You want the modern GPT partition style that allows you to boot in UEFI mode. Why not use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool? This tool creates an old style MBR boot USB key and Windows will create a legacy-style MBR partition during installation. You want it to boot using the UEFI partition scheme with GPT.) Click the small DVD icon button, select your Windows 10 ISO, click Start, and you're good to go. (You don't want to install Windows in legacy mode, or MBR mode. Then, you need choose "GPT partition scheme for UEFI" as the Partition Scheme and "FAT32" as the File System. Erase your USB key (I recommend a USB 3 stick, Windows will install much quicker), then launch Rufus. Parted Magic (essential to enable BitLocker)Ĭreate a USB bootable Windows 10 image. Samsung Magician (essential to enable BitLocker) USB key (at least 8 GB, USB 3 recommended) Dell XPS 13 9343/9350, Samsung M.2 SSD (probably works on Dell XPS 15 too)
#Xps 13 9343 software#
You need to do it right if you don't want the performance penalty of having BitLocker running in software instead of hardware mode. Enabling hardware encryption is an especially convoluted process with Samsung SSDs, but it is worth the hassle if you need/want the security. If you want an easy way to have FDE (full-disk encryption), easily protecting your computer from unwanted access and foiling data thieves, BitLocker is the way to go.īitLocker is compatible with Samsung's built-in SSD hardware encryption, so you get encryption with very low overhead and battery life penalty. Plus, you'll find cloning guides on the Internet with a Google search. Two reasons: 1) I want a clean install with no Dell crapware preinstalled and 2) I want to enable BitLocker with hardware encryption. Why is there no cloning instructions in this guide? You can use the SSD hardware encryption without using the TPM as an authentication method.) (Side note: The XPS 9350 has a working TPM, which you can choose to use for BitLocker. Samsung M.2 SSD drives support hardware encryption. Optional: Enable BitLocker, leveraging the SSD's hardware encryption for best performance. Clean install of Windows 10 (might also work with Windows 8)ģ. Replace the factory SSD with a larger capacity Samsung SSDĢ. Here's hoping this guide will help you save time.ġ. I've done it on other notebooks but there are significant hurdles that are specific to the Dell XPS 13.
#Xps 13 9343 how to#
Foreword: I'm posting this walkthrough because I struggled with the "enable BitLocker" part for over an hour and found no guide explaining how to proceed.