External display support..............................24 Hardware security................................24 Smart-card reader................................24 Contactless smart-card reader..........................24 Contacted smart-card reader...........................26 Operating and storage environment..........................27 Dell Support policy................................27 ComfortView Plus................................27 Using the privacy shutter..............................28 Dell Optimizer..................................28 Chapter 3: Engineering specifications..................30 Contents...
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Dell ControlVault 3.0 ..............................43 Trusted Platform Module............................43 Thermal and acoustic improvements..........................43 System management features............................44 Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management ..............44 Out of Band Systems Management........................45 Chapter 4: ComfortView Plus...................... 46 Chapter 5: Using the privacy shutter................... 47 Chapter 6: Dell Optimizer......................
Views of Precision 3480 Right 1. Universal audio jack Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
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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, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
1. Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click. 2. NFC/Contactless smart card reader (optional) Provides contactless access of cards in corporate networks. 3. Power button with optional fingerprint reader Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Display 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Infrared emitter (optional) Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion. 3. Infrared camera (optional) Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication. 4.
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. 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. Views of Precision 3480...
Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Precision 3480. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level AC Adapter S0 - S5 Fully Charged AC Adapter...
Specifications of Precision 3480 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Precision 3480. Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 19.06 mm (0.75 in.) Rear height 21.04 mm (0.83 in.) Width 321.35 mm (12.65 in.) Depth...
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Table 3. Processor Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five Option six Processor type Generation Generation Generation Generation Intel Core Intel Core Intel Core Intel Core Generation Generation i5-1335U vPro i7-1355U vPro i5-1340P vPro i5-1350P vPro Intel Core Intel Core Essentials...
Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Precision 3480. Table 4. Chipset Description Values Chipset Integrated in the processor Processor Generation Intel Core i5/i7 DRAM bus width 64-bit Flash EPROM Up to 64 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen 4 Operating system...
● Two Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. For more information, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. ● One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare ●...
Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Precision 3480. Table 8. Ethernet specifications Description Values Model number ● Intel Jacksonville I219-LM 10/100/Gb (1000BASE-T) for vPRO configurations ● Intel Jacksonville I219-V 10/100/Gb (1000BASE-T) for non-vPRO configurations Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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● WWAN Main Antenna x 4 ● Supports 4x4 MIMO ● Supports 4x4 MIMO NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Specifications of Precision 3480...
Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Precision 3480. Table 11. Audio specifications Description Values Audio controller Realtek Waves, MaxxAudio 12.0 Stereo conversion Supported Internal audio interface High definition audio interface External audio interface Universal Audio Jack Number of speakers Internal-speaker amplifier Not supported...
Table 17. Power adapter specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two Option three Rated output voltage ● 20 VDC ● 20 VDC ● 20 VDC ● 15 VDC ● 15 VDC ● 5 VDC ● 9 VDC ● 9 VDC ●...
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0% to 0% to 100% RSOC time from 0% to time from 0% to on using the Dell Power 100% RSOC is 4 is 4 hours 100% RSOC is 4 100% RSOC is 4 Manager application. For...
CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
This section lists the contactless smart-card reader specifications of your Precision 3480. Table 26. Contactless smart-card reader specifications Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 contactless smart-card reader with NFC Felica Card Support Reader and software capable of supporting Felica contactless cards...
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Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers Windows Certified Device certified by Microsoft WHCK Dell ControlVault support Device connects to Dell ControlVault for usage and processing FIDO2 compliance Dell ControlVault 3 Smart-card reader is compliant with the FIDO SPEC NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported.
The following table lists the contacted smart-card reader specifications of your Precision 3480. Table 28. Contacted smart-card reader specifications Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 smart-card reader ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5 V powered...
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse. Dell Support policy For information on Dell support policy, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. ComfortView Plus WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Figure 1. Camera shutter Dell Optimizer This section provides the Dell Optimizer specifications of your Precision 3480. On Precision 3480 with Dell Optimizer, the following features are supported: ● ExpressConnect—Automatically joins the access point with the strongest signal, and directs bandwidth to conferencing applications when in use.
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● Intelligent Audio—Collaborate like you’re in the same room. Intelligent Audio enhances your audio quality and reduces background noises, so you can hear and be heard, creating a better conference experience for all. For more information about configuring and using these features, see Dell Optimizer User Guide. Specifications of Precision 3480...
Engineering specifications Ethernet Integrated Connection I219-LM/I219-V Table 30. Integrated Connection I219-LM/I219-V Data Rates supported 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller Details Controller Bus Architecture PCIe-based interface for S0 state, SMBus for Sx low power state Wake On LAN Wake-on-LAN and remote wake- up support (Magic Packet and Pattern Match) Integrated Memory Not applicable...
Intel AX211, 2x2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth wireless card The following table lists the Intel AX211 specifications. NOTE: Wi-Fi 6 is supported in regions where Wi-Fi 6E is unavailable. Table 32. Intel AX211 specifications Host interface CNVio Network standard...
Table 32. Intel AX211 specifications (continued) ● BLE Bluetooth data rates Up to 3 Mbps Bluetooth operating frequency bands 2.4 GHz Bluetooth profiles supported Support for Microsoft Inbox Bluetooth profiles in Windows Bluetooth data encryption 128-bit encryption Bluetooth output power Power class 1 Operating temperature 0°C to + 50°C (Full performance at shield temperatures up to...
Intel 5000 Global 5G Modem The following table lists the Intel 5000 Global 5G Modem specifications. Table 34. Intel 5000 Global 5G Modem specifications Form factor M.2 3052 Key-B Host interface PCIe Gen3 Network standard ● NR FR1 (Sub6) FDD/TDD ●...
Table 35. Intel Iris Xe Graphics specifications (continued) Memory type Shared with system memory Memory interface Not applicable (Unified Memory Architecture) Estimated maximum power consumption (TDP) 15 W, included in the CPU power Maximum color depth 10 bits Maximum vertical refresh rate Up to 120 Hz NOTE: The refresh rate depends on the resolution.
Table 38. Video port and resolution matrix (continued) Port type USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 with HDMI 2.0 port DisplayPort 1.4 Maximum resolution—triple MST Three 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz Not applicable Storage M.2 2230, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD The following table lists the M.2 2230, 256 GB SSD specifications.
Table 43. 256 GB SSD, self-encrypting drive specifications (continued) 0°C to 70°C Temperature range Relative humidity range 10% to 90% Op shock 1500G Environmental non-operating conditions (non-condensing) Temperature range -40°C to 70°C Relative humidity range 5% to 95% Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Precision 3480.
SW and Drivers MUP/DUP compliant per spec Agile S01310 Dell Power Manager 3.0 or later version (DPM) Dell Command | Configure 4.0 or later (DCC) with Remote BIOS configuration Dell Command | Monitor 10.0 or later (DCM) Dell Command | Update 3.0 or later (DCU)
Table 47. Fingerprint reader specifications (continued) Match on chip FIPS 201 certified Dell ControlVault 3.0 The following table lists the Dell ControlVault 3.0 specifications of your Precision 3480. Table 48. Dell ControlVault 3.0 specifications Title Description Dell ControlVault 3.0 CPU technology...
Dell Client Command Suite. In-Band management meaning that the Operating System is functional and the device is connected to a network so that it can be managed. The Dell Client Command Suite of tools can be leveraged individually or with a systems management console like SCCM, LANDESK, KACE, and so on.
Out of Band Systems Management Intel Standard Manageability option must be configured in our factory at the time of purchase, as it is NOT field upgradable. It offers out-of-band management and DASH compliance (https://registry.dmtf.org/registry/results/ field_initiative_name%3A%22DASH%201.0%22). Engineering specifications...
ComfortView Plus WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes. Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Using the privacy shutter 1. Slide the privacy shutter to the left to access the camera lens. 2. Slide the privacy shutter to the right to cover the camera lens. Figure 2. Camera shutter Using the privacy shutter...
Dell Optimizer This section provides the Dell Optimizer specifications of your Precision 3480. On Precision 3480 with Dell Optimizer, the following features are supported: ● ExpressConnect—Automatically joins the access point with the strongest signal, and directs bandwidth to conferencing applications when in use.
Color, material, and finish This section provides the color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications of your Precision 3480. Figure 3. Color, material, and finish Table 51. CMF specifications A Cover (Top) ● CFRP + Bi-Injection ● Painted: Titan Gray Satin B Cover (Hinge up) ●...
Keyboard function keys The F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are function keys. By default, these keys are used to perform specific functions defined by the software application in use. You can run the secondary tasks that are indicated by the symbols on the function keys by pressing the function key with fn, for example, fn and F1.
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 53. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...