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Dell Precision 3470 Re-Imaging Manual

Dell Precision 3470 Re-Imaging Manual

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Precision 3470
Re-imaging guide for Windows
Regulatory Model: P137G
Regulatory Type: P137G007/P137G008
May 2022
Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Precision 3470 Re-imaging guide for Windows Regulatory Model: P137G Regulatory Type: P137G007/P137G008 May 2022 Rev. A00...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2022 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver....................14 Fingerprint-reader driver..............................14 Downloading and installing the fingerprint-reader driver................... 14 Dell ControlVault3 Driver Firmware..........................14 Downloading and installing the Dell ControlVault3 driver and firmware............14 Dell Optimizer..................................15 Downloading and installing the Dell Optimizer...................... 15 Dell Power Manager Service............................15 Downloading and installing the DPM........................
  • Page 4 Chapter 9: Getting help and contacting Dell.................19 Contents...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Installation Overview

    Drivers & Downloads website. Installing device drivers from a non-Dell website can cause system performance issues, corrupt operating system files, blue screen errors, unexpected shutdowns, or infect your computer with malicious software. Device drivers must be updated when you reinstall the operating system using either a CD, DVD, USB key, or when you are facing networking, graphics, sound or other hardware-related problems.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Introduction

    The installation of the listed drivers and applications as described in the guide enhances the optimal performance of your computer. Dell also provides drivers and applications that are not included with the Windows operating system. These drivers are required to enable the following solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard drives: ●...
  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Order Of Reinstallation

    ● Bluetooth driver: Enables and enhances the Bluetooth adapter. ● Onboard Local Area Network (LAN) driver 5. Install latest updates and drivers: ● For commercial computers, use Dell Command Updates (DCU). ● For consumer computers, use SupportAssist. NOTE: Drivers can be downloaded and installed manually from the Drivers &...
  • Page 8: Chapter 4: Updating Or Resetting The Bios

    TPM: 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS setup program. The BIOS setup program is displayed. 3. On the left pane, select Security.
  • Page 9: Chapter 5: Reinstalling The Operating System

    For installing Windows on Intel 12 Generation computers using ISO images, see the knowledge base article 000184834 www.dell.com/support. Before attempting a reinstall of your operating system, Dell recommends that you backup all data as described in the Microsoft knowledge base article.
  • Page 10: Chapter 6: Reinstalling Drivers And Applications

    Devices such as video and sound cards require drivers to function correctly within Windows, and enable users to adjust hardware settings. Windows includes drivers for most devices, but device-specific drivers may have to be downloaded and installed separately. Dell recommends that you download the device drivers for your Dell computer from Drivers &...
  • Page 11: Chapter 7: Reinstallation Sequence For Drivers And Applications

    Driver installation is critical after reinstalling the Windows operating system on your Dell computer. Install the drivers in the correct sequence for your computer to function correctly. In some scenarios, you may have to reinstall or update the device driver if you are encountering issues with a specific device.
  • Page 12: Downloading And Installing The Intel Dynamic Tuning Driver

    Critical Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) updates Dell Technologies recommends installing all the latest available KB updates on your computer. KB updates are automatically downloaded and installed when Windows Updates are enabled and can also be manually downloaded and installed from the Microsoft support site.
  • Page 13: Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Irst)

    8. Double-click the IRST driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Graphics The Windows operating system includes the VGA-graphics driver only. For optimal graphics performance, install the Dell graphics driver applicable to your computer from www.dell.com/support. Downloading and installing the Dell graphics driver 1.
  • Page 14: Audio

    Audio The Windows operating system does not include the audio driver recommended by Dell. Install the HD audio driver available for download from www.dell.com/support. Downloading and installing the Dell audio driver 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
  • Page 15: Dell Optimizer

    6. Click Download to download the software package for your computer. 7. After the download is complete, go to the folder where you saved the Dell ControlVault3 driver and firmware. 8. Double-click the Dell ControlVault3 driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 16: Downloading And Installing The Dpm

    Dell Docking Station WD19 The Dell Docking Station WD19 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your computer using a Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) cable interface. Connecting the computer to the docking station enables you to access to all peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays, without having to plug each device directly to the computer.
  • Page 17: Dell Thunderbolt Dock Wd22Tb4

    Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 The Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD22TB4 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your system using a Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) cable interface. Connecting the system to the docking station allows you to easily connect multiple peripherals (mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard-drives, and high-resolution displays) without having to plug each one into the system.
  • Page 18: Chapter 8: .Net Framework

    .NET Framework The .NET Framework is a software framework from Microsoft, which is bundled with Windows operating systems. The .NET Framework is intended to be used by applications created for the Windows platform. .NET Framework...
  • Page 19 Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 1. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...

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