Important InformationRe-Imaging Your Latitude STCAUTION: Always ensure to back-up your data before uninstalling the operatingsystem.NOTE: The touch screen gestures will be available only after you re-install the requireddrivers and utilities.NOTE: Always connect an external USB optical drive, keyboard and mouse to thecomputer via the docking station when uninstallating or re-installating the operatingsystem. In the absence of the docking station, use a USB hub to connect theperipherals.Latitude ST comes pre-installed with a Microsoft Windows 7 32 Bit SP1 operatingsystem and additional Dell recommended software stack, settings and drivers.Re-imaging the computer, i.e. uninstalling and re-installing the operating systemand drivers is a multi-step process. This document provides importantinformation required after you re-image your computer, as Dell specificcomponents will not be available.Drivers and utilities must be installed on the computer in a specific order toensure optimal performance. Failure to install drivers as described may result inundesirable performance.CAUTION: Re-image your computer from a clean operating system load and followthe instructions in this document. Do not use an image built for other computersystems.Installation Sequence of Drivers and UtilitiesNOTE: All drivers and utilities are available for download on support.dell.com.On re-installing the operating system, install the drivers and utilities in thefollowing sequence:2012 - 03