Dell Vostro 5470 Operation and maintenance manual

Precision 5470
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P154G
Regulatory Type: P154G001, P154G002
April 2022
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Set up your Precision 5470........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Views of Precision 5470............................................................................................... 7
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Service Tag..........................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery charge and status light ......................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Specifications of Precision 5470.................................................................................12
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................13
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................13
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................14
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................14
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Touchpad..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................18
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................19
Fingerprint reader............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................20
GPU—Integrated............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Multiple display support matrix................................................................................................................................. 21
GPU—Discrete...................................................................................................................................................................21
Multiple display support matrix................................................................................................................................. 21
Hardware security............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Smart-card reader.............................................................................................................................................................22
Contactless smart-card reader................................................................................................................................ 22
Contacted smart-card reader...................................................................................................................................24
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4: Low blue light............................................................................................................ 26
Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts of Precision 5470........................................................................ 27
Contents
Contents 3

Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 29
4 Contents

Set up your Precision 5470
About this task
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Steps
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press
the power button to turn on the computer.
2. Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu,
search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
For Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
●Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
●If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an
offline account.
●On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Resources Description
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
SupportAssist is the smart technology that keeps your computer running at its best by optimizing
settings, detecting issues, removing viruses and notifies when you need to make system
updates. SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your system's hardware and software.
When an issue is detected, the necessary system state information is sent to Dell to begin
troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices running Windows
operating system. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on
www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For
more information on using Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/
support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
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Views of Precision 5470
Right
1. microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the micro-SD card. The computer supports the following card types:
●microSecure Digital (micro-SD)
●microSecure Digital High Capacity (micro-SDHC)
●microSecure Digital Extended Capacity (micro-SDXC)
2. Thunderbolt 4.0 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see the knowledge
base article 000124295 at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
3. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Left
1. Universal audio jack
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
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2. Thunderbolt 4.0 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see the knowledge
base article 000124295 at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
3. Smart card reader slot
Provides physical electronic authorization for access control to the resources.
Supports both Contactless and Contacted Smart Cards.
Provides personal identification, authentication, data storage, and application processing.
Top
1. Microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
2. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power
button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.
If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
3. Precision touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
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Front
1. Ambient-light sensor
The sensor detects the ambient light and automatically adjusts the keyboard backlight and display brightness.
2. Infrared LED
3. Infrared camera
Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
4. RGB camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
5. LEN indicator
6. Infrared LED
7. LCD panel
Provides visual output to the user.
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Bottom
1. Speakers
Provide audio output.
2. Air vents
Air is pulled by the internal fans through the air vents.
NOTE: To prevent the computer from overheating, ensure that the air vents are not blocked when the computer is
running.
3. Service Tag and regulatory labels
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware
components in your computer and access warranty information. The regulatory label contains regulatory information of
your computer.
Service Tag
The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in
your computer and access warranty information.
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Battery charge and status light
The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Precision 5470.
Table 2. Battery charge and status light behavior
Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level
AC Adapter Off S0 - S5 Fully Charged
AC Adapter Solid White S0 - S5 < Fully Charged
Battery Off S0 - S5 11-100%
Battery Solid Amber (590+/-3 nm) S0 - S5 < 10%
●S0 (ON) - System is turned on.
●S4 (Hibernate) - The system consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The system is almost at an OFF
state, expect for a trickle power. The context data is written to hard drive.
●S5 (OFF) - The system is in a shutdown state.
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Specifications of Precision 5470
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Precision 5470.
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 0.29 in. (7.49 mm)
Rear height 0.43 in. (11.09 mm)
Width 12.22 in. (310.60 mm)
Depth 8.27 in. (210.35 mm)
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
3.26 lb (1.48 kg)
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Precision 5470.
Table 4. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five
Processor type 12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12500H, vPro
Essential
12th Generation
Intel Core
i5-12600H, vPro
Enterprise
12th Generation
Intel Core
i7-12700H, vPro
Essential
12th Generation Intel
Core i7-12800H, vPro
Enterprise
12th Generation Intel
Core i9-12900H, vPro
Enterprise
Processor
wattage 45 W 45 W 45 W 45 W 45 W
Processor core
count 4 P cores and 8 E
cores
4 P cores and 8 E
cores
6 P cores and 8 E
cores
6 P cores and 8 E
cores
6 P cores and 8 E cores
Processor thread
count 16 16 20 20 20
Processor speed P Cores 3.30 GHz
to 4.50 GHz, E
Cores 1.80 GHz
to 2.50 GHz
P Cores 3.30 GHz
to 4.50 GHz, E
Cores 2.00 GHz
to 2.70 GHz
P Cores 3.50
GHz to 4.70 GHz,
E Cores 1.70 GHz
to 2.30 GHz
P Cores 3.70 GHz to
4.80 GHz, E Cores
1.80 GHz to 2.40 GHz
P cores 3.80 GHz to
5.00 GHz, E cores 1.80
GHz to 2.50 GHz
Processor cache 18 MB 18 MB 24 MB 24 MB 24 MB
Integrated
graphics Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris XeGraphics Intel Iris XeGraphics
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Precision 5470.
Table 5. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Intel PCH-LP
Processor Intel 12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash SPI ROM 64 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen4
Operating system
Your Precision 5470 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit with Downgrade Rights (DGR)
●Windows 11 Pro National Education, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home, 64-bit with DGR
●RedHat Enterprise Linux 8.7
●Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (64-bit)
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 6. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Integrated on system board
Memory type LPDDR5
Memory speed 5200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory configurations supported ●8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual-
channel
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual-
channel
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual-
channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual-
channel
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Precision 5470.
Table 7. External ports
Description Values
USB ports Four Thunderbolt 4 ports with PowerDelivery and DisplayPort
(USB Type-C)
Audio port One universal audio jack
Video port/ports Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort (USB Type-C)
Media-card reader One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port Thunderbolt 4 ports with PowerDelivery (USB Type-C)
Security-cable slot One wedge-shaped security slot
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Precision 5470.
Table 8. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 M.2 solid-state drive (one M.2 2230 or M.2 2280)
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base
Resource at www.dell.com/support.
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Precision 5470.
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number Intel AX211
Transfer rate Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz
NOTE: The 6 GHz frequency is supported on computers
installed with Windows 11 operating system only.
Wireless standards ●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)
NOTE: 160 MHz channel use, MU-MIMO, new 6 GHz
band
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Table 9. Wireless module specifications (continued)
Description Values
Encryption ●64-bit and 128-bit WEP
●128-bit AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 10. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC711-VD
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface SoundWire
External audio interface One universal audio jack
Number of speakers Four (Two tweeter speakers and two woofer speakers)
Internal-speaker amplifier Realtek ALC1319D
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2 W + 2 W (tweeter), 2 W + 2 W (woofer)
Peak speaker output 2.5 W + 2.5 W (tweeter), 2.5 W + 2.5 W (woofer)
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual digital-array microphones
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Precision 5470.
●M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD
●M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD
●M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, Class 40 SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
●M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
Table 11. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 Class 35 SSD PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 256 GB
M.2 2280 Class 40 SSD PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 4 TB
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Table 11. Storage specifications (continued)
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2280 Class 40 SED (Self-Encrypting
Drive)
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 Class 40 SED (Self-Encrypting
Drive)
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 1 TB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Precision 5470.
Table 12. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
Media-card type micro-SD card
Media-cards supported ●micro-Secure Digital (SD)
●micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
●micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card
installed in your computer.
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 13. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type Backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●United States and Canada: 79 keys
●United Kingdom: 80 keys
●Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size X=19.05 mm key pitch
Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them.
These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to
perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character,
press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary
functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 14. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type HD RGB and IR camera
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:
Still image 0.25 megapixel
Video 640 x 400 at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera 75.8 degrees
Infrared camera 75.8 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 15. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution: >300 dpi
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 105.95 mm (4.17 in.)
Vertical 65.30 mm (2.57 in.)
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available
on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at
support.microsoft.com.
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Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 16. Power adapter specifications
Description Option one Option two
Type 90 W AC adapter, USB-C (UMA only) 130 W AC adapter, USB-C (Discrete only)
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height 22 mm (0.8 in.) 22 mm (0.8 in.)
Width 66 mm (2.6 in.) 66 mm (2.6 in.)
Depth 130 mm (5.1 in.) 143 mm (5.6 in.)
Input voltage 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A 1.80 A
Output current (continuous) ●20 V/4.50 A
●15 V/3 A
●9 V/3 A
●5 V/3 A
●20 V/6.50 A
●5 V/1 A
Rated output voltage ●20 VDC
●15 VDC
●9 VDC
●5 VDC
●20 VDC
●5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 17. Battery specifications
Description Values
Battery type 4-cell, 72 WHr, Lithium-ion, ExpressChargeBoost, ExpressCharge
Battery voltage 15.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum) 0.285 kg (0.63 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height 8.25 mm (0.32 in.)
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Table 17. Battery specifications (continued)
Description Values
Width 255.20 mm (10.05 in.)
Depth 65.70 mm (2.59 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating ●Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
●Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Storage –20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Battery operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and
end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager
application. For more information on the Dell Power
Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com.
Express Charge Method:
●0 - 15°C maximum allowable charge time from 0 to 100%
RSOC is 4 hours
●16 - 45°C normal express charge
●46 - 50°C maximum allowable charge time from 0 to 100%
RSOC is 3 hours
Standard Charge/Predominately AC User Charge Method:
●0 - 15°C maximum allowable charge time from 0 to 100%
RSOC is 4 hours
●16 - 50°C maximum allowable charge time from 0 to 100%
RSOC is 3 hours
Express Charge Boost Charge Method (Fast Charge for
Initial 35%):
●16 - 45°C target charge time from 0 to 35% RSOC is 20 mins
for Accelerated Charge
Coin-cell battery No coin-cell. Supported by main battery
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Precision 5470.
Table 18. Display specifications
Description Option one Option two
Display type 14-inch Full High Definition+ (FHD+) 14-inch Quad High Definition (QHD+)
Display-panel technology Wide-viewing angle (WVA) narrow bent,
TÜV low blue light
Wide-viewing angle (WVA), WLED, TÜV
low blue light
Display-panel dimensions (active area):
Height 188.49 mm (7.42 in.) 188.50 mm (7.42 in.)
Width 301.59 mm (11.87 in.) 301.59 mm (11.87 in.)
Diagonal 355.6 mm (14.00 in.) 355.6 mm (14.00 in.)
Display-panel native resolution 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600
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Table 18. Display specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
Luminance (typical) 500 nits 500 nits
Megapixels 2.30 4.09
Color gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 161 ppi 216 PPI
Contrast ratio (min.) 1200:1 1000:1
Response time (max.) 35 ms 35 ms
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle +/- 88 degrees +/- 88 degrees
Vertical view angle +/- 88 degrees +/- 88 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.1572 mm 0.1178 mm
Power consumption (maximum) 2.85 W 3.70 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-Reflection and Anti-Smudge on
touch screen
Touch options No Yes with active pen support
Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Precision 5470.
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is located on the power button.
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description Values
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology Trans-capacitive sensing
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 500 DPI
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size ●X: 108
●Y: 88
Sensor
The following table lists the sensor of your Precision 5470.
Table 20. Sensor
Sensor support
Ambient Light Sensor
IR User
Accelerometer
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