Dell Latitude 7440

A Windows laptop by Dell from 2023.

Characteristics

• Intel 13th i5-1345U
• 16 GB RAM DDR5 4800 MHz
• 14" 1920x1200 16:10 screen
  • 150 cd/m2 → 33%
• 512Gb Kioxia KBG50ZNS512G

BIOS Keys

• FN+Shif+B for Un-obstrusive mode → Shut down all screen & lights
• At boot time:
  • F2 for BIOS
  • F12 for Boot selection
  • CTRL+I for Intel Raid
  • CTRL+C for LSI Raid
  • CTRL+P for Intel ME

Software

Sound

• Controlled by Waves MaxxAudio Pro for Dell
• However, effect applies also to every devices, including USB DAC
• To disable for one output
  • In the MaxxAudio control panel, put everything on 0 but don't disable:
• To disable entirely
  • Disable the startups software from Waves & Realtek
  • Disable the services from Waves