Dell Vostro 3470 Small Desktop Computer User Guide

Vostro 3470 Small Desktop Computer

Dell Vostro 3470
Setup and specification guide
Regulatory Model: D13S Regulatory Type: D13S003 September 2021 Rev. A03

Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer……………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Chapter 2: Chassis overview…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 System front view…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 System back view…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Chapter 3: Technical specifications………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Physical specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 System information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Processor specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Operating system specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Memory specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Port and connector specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Communication specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Video specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Audio specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Storage specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Storage combinations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Power supply specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Security hardware…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Regulatory and Environmental Compliance………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Chapter 4: System setup………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Accessing System Setup………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Navigation Keys………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 System setup options……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 General screen options…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 System Configuration screen options……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Video screen options………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Security screen options……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Secure Boot screen options……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options…………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Performance screen options…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Power Management screen options………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 POST Behavior screen options……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Virtualization support screen options……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Wireless screen options…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Advanced configuration options……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Maintenance screen options…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 System Log screen options………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 SupportAssist System Resolution…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Updating the BIOS in Windows …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 System and setup password………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Assigning a system setup password……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24

Contents

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password………………………………………………………………………25
Chapter 5: Software……………………………………………………………………………………………………..26 Supported operating systems………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Downloading Windows drivers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Intel chipset drivers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Serial IO driver………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 USB drivers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Network drivers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 Realtek Audio…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Serial ATA drivers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Chapter 6: Getting help…………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Contacting Dell……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

Contents

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.

1
Set up your computer

2. Connect to your network using a cable, or connect to a wireless network.

3. Connect the display.

Set up your computer

NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the discrete graphics card. 4. Connect the power cable.
5. Press the power button.

Set up your computer

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a. Connect to a network.
b. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
7. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer

Set up your computer

Topics:
· System front view · System back view
System front view

2
Chassis overview

1. Power button/power status LED 3. Memory card reader 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

2. Hard drive activity light 4. Universal audio/microphone connector 6. Optical drive

Chassis overview

System back view

1. Line-in port 3. Microphone port 5. HDMI port 7. Service tag 9. Power connector port 11. Kensington security slot 13. Padlock ring

2. Line-out port 4. VGA port 6. USB 2.0 ports (4) 8. Expansion card slots 10. Power diagnostics light 12. Network port

Chassis overview

Technical specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
· Physical specifications · System information · Processor specifications · Operating system specifications · Memory specifications · Port and connector specifications · Communication specifications · Video specifications · Audio specifications · Storage specifications · Storage combinations · Power supply specifications · Security hardware · Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

Physical specifications

Table 2. Physical specifications Feature Height Width Depth Weight

Specifications 11.4 inch (290 mm) 3.6 inch (92.6 mm) 11.5 inch (293 mm) 19.7 lb (4.8 kg)

System information
Table 3. System information Feature Chipset DRAM bus width FLASH EPROM PCIe bus External bus frequency

Specifications Intel H370 64-bit 256Mbit 100 Mhz DMI 3.0-8GT/s

Technical specifications

Processor specifications

NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country.

Table 4. Processor specifications

Type

UMA Graphics

Intel 8th Generation Celeron processor G4900 (2M Cache, 2 Intel UHD Graphics 610 with shared graphics memory cores, 54 W, up to 3.1 GHz)

Intel 8th Generation Pentium Gold processor G5400 (4M Cache, 2 cores, 58 W, up to 3.7 GHz)

Intel UHD Graphics 610 with shared graphics memory

Intel 8th Generation Core i3-8100 processor (6 MB Cache, 4 Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory cores, 65 W, up to 3.6 GHz)

Intel 8th Generation Core i5-8400 processor (9 MB Cache, 6 Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory cores, 65 W, up to 4.0 GHz)

Intel 8th Generation Core i7-8700 processor (12 MB Cache, 6 Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory cores, 65 W, up to 4.6 GHz),

Intel Celeron 9th Generation Celeron G4930 (2M Cache, 2 cores, 54 W, up to 3.2 GHz)

Intel UHD Graphics 610 with shared graphics memory

Intel 9th Generation Pentium Gold G5420 (4M Cache, 2 cores, Intel UHD Graphics 610 with shared graphics memory 54 W, up to 3.8 GHz)

Intel 9th Generation Core i3-9100 (6 MB Cache, 4 cores, 65 W, up to 4.2 GHz)

Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory

Intel 9th Generation Core i5-9400 (9 MB Cache, 6 cores, 65 Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory W, up to 4.1 GHz)

Intel 9th Generation Core i7-9700 (12 MB Cache, 8 cores, 65 Intel UHD Graphics 630 with shared graphics memory W, up to 4.7 GHz)

Operating system specifications

Table 5. Operating system specifications Feature Operating systems supported

Specifications
Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit Professional Windows 10 64-bit National Academic (STF) Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64-bit)

Memory specifications
Table 6. Memory specifications Feature Minimum memory configuration

Specifications 4 GB

Technical specifications

Table 6. Memory specifications (continued) Feature Maximum memory configuration Number of slots Maximum memory supported per slot Memory options
Type Speed

Specifications
32 GB
2 UDIMM
16 GB
4 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (4Gx1) 8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (8Gx1) 8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (4Gx2) 12 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (8Gx1 + 4Gx1) 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (8Gx2) 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (16Gx1) 24 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (16Gx1 + 8Gx1) 32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (16Gx2) 4 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (4Gx1) 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx1) 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (4Gx2) 12 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx1 + 4Gx1) 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8Gx2) 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx1) 24 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx1 + 8Gx1) 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (16Gx2)
NOTE: The memory modules are customer replaceable units (CRU), and it can be upgraded.
NOTE: Memory configuration of 2400 MHz pair with PDC,
CDC, core i3 CPU Memory configuration of 2666 MHz pair with core i5,
i7 CPU
DDR4 SDRAM Non-ECC memory
2666 MHz on Core i5, i7 processor 2400 MHz on Celeron, Pentium, and i3 processor

Port and connector specifications

Table 7. Ports and connectors Feature USB Security Audio
Video

Specifications
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Four USB 2.0 ports
Kensington lock slot Padlock ring
Universal audio jack Microphone port Line-in port Line-out port
HDMI 1.4 (UMA) VGA port

Technical specifications

Table 7. Ports and connectors (continued) Feature Network adapter Secure Digital card

Specifications One RJ-45 connector SD card slot

Communication specifications

Table 8. Communication specifications Feature Network adapter
Wireless

Specifications
Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet controller 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 )
Intel 9462 1×1 ac + BT5 (band – 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz; 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0, 1X1)
Intel 9560 2×2 ac + BT5 (band – 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz; 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0, 2×2)
DW 1707 + BT4.0 2.4 GHZ (band – 2.4 Ghz; 802.11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0, 1×1) via M.2

Video specifications

Table 9. Video

Controller

Type

Intel UHD

UMA

Graphics 630

Intel UHD Graphics 610

UMA

NVIDIA GeForce GT 710

Discrete

CPU

Graphics

Capacity

Dependency memory type

External display Maximum

support

resolution

Intel Core i3 8100 / Intel Core i3 – 9100
Intel Core i5 8400 / Intel Core i5 – 9400
Intel Core i7 8700 / Intel Core i7 – 9700

Integrated

Shared system VGA

memory

HDMI 1.4

VGA: 2048× Hz
HDMI : 1920× 60Hz

Intel Pentium Gold G5400 / Intel Pentium Gold G5420
Celeron processor G4900 / Intel Pentium Gold G4930

Integrated

N/A

DDR3

Shared system VGA

memory

HDMI 1.4

VGA: 2048× Hz
HDMI : 1920× 60Hz

2 GB

DL-DVI HDMI VGA (FH only)

Dual Link DVI = 2560×1600
HDMI = 1920×1200 (PC Mode), 1920×1080 (TV mode, 1080p)

Technical specifications

Table 9. Video (continued)

Controller

Type

CPU Dependency

Graphics

Capacity

memory type

External display Maximum

support

resolution

VGA (optional) = 2048×1536

Audio specifications
Table 10. Audio specifications Feature Controller Type Interface
NOTE: No internal speakers

Specifications
Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Four-channel high-definition audio
Line-in, line-out, and microphone ports supporting 5.1 surround sound
High-quality speakers Stereo headset/mic combo

Storage specifications

Table 11. Storage specifications

Primary/Boot drive

Secondary drive

Solid-State Drive (SSD) Hard drive (HDD)

M.2 SATA 2280 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch

Interface SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps

Capacity
Up to 512 GB Up to 2 TB at 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM

Storage combinations
Table 12. Storage combinations Primary/Boot drive M.2 Drive + SATA

Secondary drive M.2 128GB Solid State Drive+ 1TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive

Power supply specifications

Table 13. Power supply Feature Input Voltage Wattage

Specifications
100-240VAC, 200-240VAC, 5060 Hz
200 W APFC High voltage 200 W APFC 100V-240V Full range 200 W EPA Bronze

Technical specifications

Security hardware
Table 14. Security hardware Feature Security HW

Specifications
Data wipe via BIOS (Secure Erase) Support of Computrace BIOS agent supports both
Computrace and Proactive Systems Management Discrete TPM 2.0 (optional) BIOS disable TPM (China Only)

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

Table 15. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

Feature

Specifications

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

Energy Star 7.0 (available in selected configurations only) FCC, UL mark EPEAT Registered (for selected configurations only).
For specific country participation and rating, please visit www.epeat.net
CCC/CECP (China only) ESPL/ 1 Million Hr MTBF (China only, Post-RTS) INMETRO (Brazil only)

Temperature range

Operating :10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Storage: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F

Relative humidity

Operating : 20% to 80% (*Max dew point temperature = 26°C) (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 95% (+Max dew point temperature = 33°C) (non-condensing)

Airborne contaminant level

G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Vibration

Vibration (maximum)*: operating=0.26 GRMS; Storage=1.37 GRMS

Shock

Shock (maximum): operating=40 G; Storage=105 G

Technical specifications

System setup
System setup enables you to manage your desktop hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can: Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware View the system hardware configuration Enable or disable integrated devices Set performance and power management thresholds Manage your computer security
Topics:
· Accessing System Setup · Navigation Keys · System setup options · Updating the BIOS in Windows · System and setup password
Accessing System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. After the white Dell logo appears, press F2 immediately.
The System Setup page is displayed. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again.
NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup.

Navigation Keys

The following table displays the system setup navigation keys. NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you re-start the system.

Table 16. Navigation Keys

Keys

Navigation

Up arrow

Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow

Moves to the next field.

<Enter>

Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar

Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.

<Tab>

Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
Displays the System Setup help file.

System setup

System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

General screen options

This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

Option
System Information
Boot Sequence

Description
System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, DIMM 2Size.
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit technology.
Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Audio Controller, WiFi Device, M.2PCIe SSD-0, Dock eSATA Device, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.

Boot Sequence

Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: Windows Boot Manager PEBOOT
By default, all the options are checked. You can also deselect any option or change the boot order.

Boot List Options Allows you to change the boot list option: Legacy UEFI (default)

Advanced Boot Options
UEFI Boot Path Security
Date/Time

This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is enabled This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Attemot Legacy Boot
is disabled. .
This options control whether or not the system will prompt the user to enter the Admin password (if set) when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 Boot Menu Always Except Internal HDD (default) Always Never
Allows you to change the date and time.

System Configuration screen options

Option
Integrated NIC
SATA Operation

Description
Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: Disabled Enabled Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.
Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: Disabled

System setup

Option
Drives
SMART Reporting USB Configuration
Front USB Configuration
Rear USB Configuration
Audio Miscellaneous Devices

Description
AHCI (default)
Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are: SATA-0 SATA-1 SATA-2 SATA-3
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is disabled by default. Enable SMART Reporting
This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
Enable USB Boot Support (default) Enable Front USB Ports(default) Enable Rear USB Ports (default)
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
This field enables or disables the front USB configuration Front Port 1 (Bottom Right)* (default) Front Port 2 (Bottom Left)* (default)
* denotes a USB 3.0-capable port
This field enables or disables the front USB configuration Rear Port 1 Rear Port 2 Rear Port 3 (w/RJ-45) Rear Port 4 (w/RJ-45)
* denotes a USB 3.0-capable port
This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected.
Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: Enabled Secure Digital (SD) Card (default) Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode

Video screen options

Option
Primary Display

Description
This option determines which video controller becomes the primary display when multiple controllers are available in the system Auto: This option is enabled by default. Intel HD Graphics

System setup

Security screen options

Option

Description

Admin Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

System Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

Internal HDD-0 Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the password on the system’s internal hard-disk drive. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default Setting: Not set

Internal HDD-1 Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the password on the system’s internal hard-disk drive. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default Setting: Not set

Password Change

Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is set.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.

UEFI Capsule

This option controls whether the system allows the BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages.

Firmware Update This option is enabled by default.

Non-Admin Setup Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator

Changes

Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.

TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
TPM On (enabled by default) Clear PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands PPI Bypass for Clear Command Attestation Enable (enabled by default) Key Storage Enable (enabled by default) SHA-256 (enabled by default) Disabled Enabled (enabled by default)

NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).

Computrace

Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: Deactivate Disable Activate
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no
further changes are allowed

Default setting: Deactivate

Master Password The option Enable Master Password Lockout is not selected by default. Lockout

System setup

Option
SIMM Security Mitigation

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the additional UEFI SIMM Security Mitigation protections. Default Setting: SIMM Security Mitigation is not selected.

Secure Boot screen options

Option
Secure Boot Enable
Secure Boot Mode
Expert Key Management

Description
This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
Default setting: Not selected
Deployed Mode (default) Audit Mode
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: PK (default) KEK db dbx If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are: Save to File–Saves the key to a user-selected file. Replace from File–Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file. Append from File–Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file Delete–Deletes the selected key Reset All Keys–Resets to default setting Delete All Keys–Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys restore to default settings.

Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options

Option

Description

Intel SGX Enable

This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. The options are:
Disabled Enabled Software Controlled (default)

Enclave Memory Size

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are: 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB

Performance screen options

Option
Multi Core Support

Description
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improve with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The installed processor supports two cores. If you enable Multi Core Support, two cores are enabled. If you disable Multi Core Support, one core is enabled. All (enabled by default)

System setup

Option
Intel SpeedStep

Description
1 2 3 Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
Enable Intel SpeedStep
Default setting: The option is enabled.

C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. C states Default setting: The option is enabled.

Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. Enable Intel TurboBoost (default)

Power Management screen options

Option
AC Recovery
Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Auto On Time
Deep Sleep Control
USB Wake Support
Wake on LAN/ WLAN

Description
Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. Power Off (default) Power On Last Power State
This option is used to enable or disable the Intel speed shift technology support. The option is enabled by default.
Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are: Disabled Every Day Weekdays Select Days
Default setting: Disabled
Allows you to aggressive the system is at conserving power while Shut down (S5) or in Hybernate (S4) mode. Disabled (default) Enabled in S5 only Enabled in S4 and S5
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby. NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery power.
Enable USB Wake Support
Default setting: The option is enabled..
Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal. Disabled: This option is enabled by default. LAN Only WLAN Only LAN or WLAN LAN with PXE Boot

System setup

Option
Block Sleep

Description
This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment. Block Sleep (S3 state) Default setting: This option is disabled

POST Behavior screen options

Option

Description

Numlock LED

This option specifies whether the NumLock LED should be on when the system boots. Enable Numlock LED: The option is enabled.

Keyboard Errors This option option specifies whether the keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. Enables Keyboard Error Detection: The option is enabled by default.

Fastboot

Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are: Minimal Thorough (default) Auto

Extend BIOS POST Time

This option created an additional pre-boot delay. 0 seconds (default) 5 seconds 10 seconds

Full Screen Logo . This option displays full screen logo if your image match screen resolution. The option Enable Full Screen Logo is not selected by default.

Warnings and Errors

Prompt on Warnings and Errors (default) Continue on Warnings Continue on Warnings and Errors

Virtualization support screen options

Option

Description

Virtualization

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default).

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O – enabled by default.

Wireless screen options

Option
Wireless Device Enable

Description
Allows you to enable or disable internal wireless devices. WLAN/WiGig (default) Bluetooth (default)

System setup

Advanced configuration options

Option
ASPM

Description
Allows you to set the ASPM level. Auto (default) Disabled L1 Only

Maintenance screen options

Option

Description

Service Tag Asset Tag

Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.

SERR Messages This field controls the SERR message mechanism. Some graphic card required the SERR message. Enable SERR Messages (default)
BIOS Downgrade This field controls flashing of the system firmware to pervious revisions. Allows BIOS Downgrade (Enabled by default)

Data Wipe

This field enables user to erase data from all internal storage device.

BIOS Recovery
First Power On Date

Allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. Enabled by default.
This option lets you set Ownership date. This option is disabled by default.

System Log screen options

Option
BIOS Events

Description
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

SupportAssist System Resolution

Option
Auto OS Recovery Threshold
SupportAssist OS Recovery

Description
Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are: Off 1 2 (Enabled by default) 3
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery ( Enabledby default)

Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available. NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS update is completed.

System setup

CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Base Article: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000134415/.
1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support.
Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen. 3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products. 4. Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.
5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears. 6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens. 7. Click Find it myself. 8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions. 9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download. 10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears. 11. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

System and setup password

Table 17. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password

Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed. 2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: A password can have up to 32 characters.

System setup

The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (“), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (), (]), (`). 3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK. 4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. 5. Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed. 2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab. 4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer restarts.

System setup

Software

Topics:
· Supported operating systems · Downloading Windows drivers

Supported operating systems

Table 18. Supported operating systems Features Supported operating systems Windows 10
Others

Specifications
Description
Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit Professional Windows 10 64-bit National Academic (STF)
Ubuntu

Downloading Windows drivers
1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
4. Click Drivers and Downloads. 5. Select the operating system installed on your . 6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install. 7. Click Download File to download the driver for your . 8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file. 9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Intel chipset drivers
Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the system.

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Serial IO driver
Verify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed.

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Figure 1. Serial IO driver
USB drivers
Verify if the USB drivers are already installed in the computer.

Network drivers

Install the WLAN and Bluetooth drivers from the Dell support site.

Table 19. Network drivers Before installation

After installation

Realtek Audio
Verify if audio drivers are already installed in the computer. Table 20. Realtek audio Before Installation

After Installation

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Serial ATA drivers
Install the latest Intel Rapid Storage driver for best performance. Using the default Windows storage drivers is not recommended. Verify if the default serial ATA drivers are installed in the computer.

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Getting help
Topics:
· Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

Getting help

Download

Dell Vostro 3470 Small Desktop Computer User Guide

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