Dell Vostro 3471 Setup Guide and Specifications
Summary
This setup and specifications guide provides comprehensive information for the Dell Vostro 3471 desktop computer, covering system setup, chassis overview, hardware specifications, and expansion options. It includes safety instructions, port locations, component installation guidelines, and troubleshooting steps. Designed for users setting up or upgrading the Vostro 3471 desktop for business or personal use.
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Dell Vostro 3471 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: D13S Regulatory Type: D13S003 May 2022 Rev. A02
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Dell Vostro 3471 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D13S Regulatory Type: D13S003 May 2022 Rev. A02
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer...................................................................................................5 Chapter 2: Chassis overview...................................
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Chapter 5: Software....................................................................................................................28 Operating system.................................................
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Set up your computer 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect to your network using a cable. Set up your computer
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3. Connect the display. 4. Connect the power cable. Set up your computer
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5. Press the power button. Set up your computer
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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. Set up your computer
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7. Locate Dell apps. Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support Support Assist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer
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Chassis overview Topics: System front view System back view System front view 1. Power button/power status LED 2. Hard drive activity light 3. Memory card reader 4. Universal audio/microphone connecto...
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System back view 1. Line-in port 2. Line-out port 3. Microphone port 4. VGA port 5. HDMI port 6. USB 2.0 ports (4) 7. Service tag 8. Expansion card slots 9. Power connector port 10. Power diagnostics ...
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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 you...
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Processor specifications NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country. Operating system Operating systems suppor...
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Table 5. External ports and connectors (continued) Description Values Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port, and one Line-in/Line-out/mic Jack Video One HDMI 1.4b port and one VGA po...
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Table 8. Wireless module specifications (continued) Description Values Transfer rate Up to 150 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz Wireless standards Wi Fi 802.11b/g/n Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP...
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One 3.5-inch hard-drive and one M.2 2230/2280 SATA solid-state drive. One (or two) 2.5-inch hard-drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive. The primary drive of your computer varies with the stora...
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Table 15. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance (continued) Feature Specifications Vibration Vibration (maximum)*: operating=0.26 GRMS; Storage=1.37 GRMS Shock Shock (maximum): operating=40 G†; Stor...
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System setup System setup enables you to manage your 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...
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System setup options NOTE: Depending on the 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 o...
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Option Description AHCI RAID On(default) Drives 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 SMART This field contr...
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Option Description 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 pass...
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Secure Boot screen options Option Description Secure Boot This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature. Enable Default setting: Not selected Secure Boot Deployed Mode (default) Mode Audit M...
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Option Description 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. Inte...
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POST Behavior screen options Option Description Numlock LED This option specifies whether the Num Lock LED should be on when the system boots. Enable Numlock LED: The option is enabled. Keyboard Error...
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Maintenance screen options Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option i...
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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 metho...
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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, alt...
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Software Topics: Operating system Downloading Windows drivers Operating system Operating systems supported: Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) Ubuntu Windows 10 national academy...
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Serial IO driver Verify if the drivers for Touchpad, IR camera, and keyboard and are installed. Software
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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 18. Net...
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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 instal...
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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 prod...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 2.17 MB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install necessary drivers for my system?
Use the Dell website; select your OS, find Drivers and Downloads, scroll down, and follow the installation instructions for specific hardware like chipset.
Where can I find support if I have connection issues?
You can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. You can also visit Dell.com/support.
What should I do regarding storage drivers for optimal performance?
Install the latest Intel Rapid Storage driver; using default Windows storage drivers is not recommended.
How do I access and use the System Setup options?
You access system setup through dedicated menu sections including General, System Configuration, Video, Security, Secure Boot, etc., which allow various adjustments.