Raspberry Pi 5 User Manual

Overview

A detailed illustration of the Raspberry Pi 5 board, showing various ports and components.

Featuring a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz, Raspberry Pi 5 delivers a 2-3x increase in CPU performance relative to Raspberry Pi 4. Alongside a substantial uplift in graphics performance from an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, dual 4Kp60 display output over HDMI, and state-of-the-art camera support from a rearchitected Raspberry Pi Image Signal Processor, it provides a smooth desktop experience for consumers, and opens the door to new applications for industrial customers.

For the first time, this is a full-size Raspberry Pi computer using silicon built in-house at Raspberry Pi. The RP1 “southbridge” provides the bulk of the I/O capabilities for Raspberry Pi 5, and delivers a step change in peripheral performance and functionality. Aggregate USB bandwidth is more than doubled, yielding faster transfer speeds to external UAS drives and other high-speed peripherals; the dedicated two-lane 1Gbps MIPI camera and display interfaces present on earlier models have been replaced by a pair of four-lane 1.5Gbps MIPI transceivers, tripling total bandwidth, and supporting any combination of up to two cameras or displays; peak SD card performance is doubled, through support for the SDR104 high-speed mode; and for the first time the platform exposes a single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface, providing support for high-bandwidth peripherals.

Specification

Processor: Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with Cryptographic Extension, 512KB per-core L2 caches, and a 2MB shared L3 cache.

Features:

• VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
• Dual 4Kp60 HDMI® display output with HDR support
• 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
• LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (4GB and 8GB SKUs available at launch)
• Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi®
• Bluetooth 5.0/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
• 2 × USB 2.0 ports
• Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
• 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
• PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
• 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
• Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
• Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery
• Power button

Production lifetime: Raspberry Pi 5 will remain in production until at least January 2035.

Compliance: For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit pip.raspberrypi.com.

Physical Specification

A detailed diagram showing the physical dimensions of the Raspberry Pi 5 board, with measurements in millimeters for various components and ports. It includes top and side views.

Notes:

• All dimensions are approximate and for reference purposes only.
• Dimensions are subject to part and manufacturing tolerances.
• Not all board components are shown; reference a physical board for componentry.
• Dimensions may be subject to change.

Warnings:

• Operate in a well-ventilated environment; if used in a case, the case should not be covered.
• Securely place the product on a stable, flat, non-conductive surface during use, and avoid contact with conductive items.
• Connecting incompatible devices may affect compliance, damage the unit, and invalidate the warranty.
• All peripherals must comply with relevant standards for the country of use.

Safety Instructions:

• Avoid exposure to water or moisture, or placing on a conductive surface during operation.
• Do not expose to heat; designed for normal ambient temperatures.
• Store in a cool, dry location.
• Handle with care to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the circuit board and connectors.
• When powered, handle by the edges to minimize risk of electrostatic discharge damage.

Setting up your Raspberry Pi

Step 1: Introduction

Here you'll learn about your Raspberry Pi, what things you need to use it, and how to set it up.

We also have a three-week online course available on the FutureLearn platform (rpf.io/rpi-fl), and a Raspberry Pi forum (www.raspberrypi.org/forums), including the Beginners section (www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=91), if you want to ask questions and get support from the Raspberry Pi community.

An illustration of the Raspberry Pi board.

Step 2: What You Will Need

Which Raspberry Pi?: Raspberry Pi 5 is recommended for most users due to its speed and smoothness. It comes with 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB of RAM. Raspberry Pi Zero models are smaller and require less power, making them suitable for portable projects.

A Power Supply:

• All Raspberry Pi models have a USB port for power, similar to those found on many mobile phones.
• Use USB-C for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4.
• Use micro USB for Raspberry Pi 3, 2, and 1.
• Required specifications:
  • At least 5.0 amps for Raspberry Pi 5 (5V/5.1A Type C).
  • 5V/3A USB-Type C for Raspberry Pi 4.
  • 5V/3A Micro USB for Raspberry Pi 3B.

A microSD card:

• Your Raspberry Pi needs an SD card to store all its files and the Raspberry Pi OS operating system.
• A microSD card with a capacity of at least 8GB is required.
• Many sellers supply SD cards for Raspberry Pi that are already set up with Raspberry Pi OS and ready to go.

Diagram showing a microSD card being inserted into the Raspberry Pi board.

A keyboard and a mouse:

• A USB keyboard and a USB mouse are needed for initial setup.
• Bluetooth keyboards and mice can be used after the initial setup is complete.

A TV or computer screen:

• To view the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment, you need a screen and a cable to link it to your Raspberry Pi.
• The screen can be a TV or a computer monitor. If the screen has built-in speakers, Raspberry Pi can play sound through them.

HDMI:

• Your Raspberry Pi has an HDMI output port compatible with most modern TVs and computer monitors. Many computer monitors may also have DVI or VGA ports.
• Raspberry Pi 5 has two micro HDMI ports, allowing you to connect two separate monitors.

Illustration of a micro HDMI connector.

Illustration of a micro HDMI to standard HDMI cable.

Illustration of a standard HDMI connector.

Illustration of a DVI connector.

VGA:

• Some screens only have a VGA port.
• To connect your Raspberry Pi to such a screen, you can use an HDMI to VGA adapter.

Illustration of a VGA connector.

Illustration of an HDMI to VGA adapter cable.

Optional extras:

• A case: You may want to put your Raspberry Pi in a case. Cases are often included in Raspberry Pi Sets.
• Headphones or speakers: The larger Raspberry Pi models (but not Raspberry Pi Zero) have a standard audio port. You can connect headphones or speakers to play sound. Sound can also be played through speakers built into the connected screen.
• An Ethernet cable: The larger Raspberry Pi models have a standard Ethernet port to connect to the internet. Raspberry Pi Zero requires a USB to Ethernet adapter for internet connectivity.
• Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 3B+, Raspberry Pi Zero W, and Raspberry Pi Zero 2W can also connect to the network through WiFi and Bluetooth.

Step 3: Set up your SD card

This process allows you to install the Raspberry Pi OS operating system on an SD card, either for a new setup or to reset your Raspberry Pi. This requires a computer with an SD card port.

The Raspberry Pi OS operating system can be installed via the Raspberry Pi Imager, which is the easiest method.

Note: More advanced users can refer to the guide for installing operating system images.

Download and launch the Raspberry Pi Imager:

• Visit the Raspberry Pi downloads page: www.raspberrypi.org/downloads.

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Downloads page showing options for Raspberry Pi Imager for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.

• Click the link for the Raspberry Pi Imager that matches your operating system.

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Downloads page showing options for Raspberry Pi Imager for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.

• When the download finishes, click it to launch the installer.

Using the Raspberry Pi Imager:

Anything stored on the SD card will be overwritten during formatting. Back up any important files first.

Your operating system may block the installer. For example, on Windows, you might see a 'Windows protected your PC' message. If this occurs, click 'More info' and then 'Run anyway'.

Instructions:

• Follow the instructions to install and run the Raspberry Pi Imager.
• Insert your SD card into the computer or laptop SD card slot.
• In the Raspberry Pi Imager, select the OS you want to install and the SD card.

Note: An internet connection is required the first time to download the OS. Subsequent uses can be offline.

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Imager application showing the 'Operating System' selection list, including Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit).

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Imager application showing the 'SD Card' selection and the 'WRITE' button.

• Then simply click the WRITE button.
• Wait for the Raspberry Pi Imager to finish writing.
• Once you see the 'Write Successful' message, you can eject your SD card.

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Imager 'Write Successful' confirmation message.

Step 4: Connect your Raspberry Pi

Connect everything to your Raspberry Pi in the correct order to ensure all components are safe.

A labeled diagram of the Raspberry Pi 5 board, highlighting key ports such as the processor, SDRAM, I/O controller, PCIe interface, power button, HDMI ports, USB ports, MIPI connectors, and HAT interface.

• Insert the prepared SD card into the microSD card slot on the underside of your Raspberry Pi.

Diagram showing a microSD card being inserted into the Raspberry Pi.

Note: Many microSD cards come with a larger adapter; you can slide the smaller card out using the lip at the bottom.

• Find the USB connector end of your mouse's cable and connect the mouse to a USB port on the Raspberry Pi (any port will work).

Diagram showing a USB mouse connected to a USB port on the Raspberry Pi.

• Connect the keyboard in the same way.

Diagram showing a USB keyboard connected to a USB port on the Raspberry Pi.

• Make sure your screen is plugged into a wall socket and switched on.
• Look at the HDMI port(s) on your Raspberry Pi – they have a flat side on top.
• Use a cable to connect the screen to the Raspberry Pi's HDMI port; use an adapter if necessary.

Raspberry Pi 5: Connect your screen to the first of Raspberry Pi 5's HDMI ports, labelled HDMI0.

Note: Use HDMI0 (nearest the power port) rather than HDMI1.

Diagram showing a micro HDMI cable connecting to HDMI0 on the Raspberry Pi 5.

You can connect an optional second screen in the same way.

Diagram showing a second micro HDMI cable connecting to HDMI1 on the Raspberry Pi 5.

Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3: Connect your screen to the single HDMI port.

Note: Nothing will display on the screen because your Raspberry Pi is not running yet.

• If you want to connect your Raspberry Pi to the internet via Ethernet, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on Raspberry Pi to an Ethernet socket on the wall or your internet router. This is not necessary if you prefer wireless connectivity or do not need an internet connection.

Diagram showing an Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port on the Raspberry Pi.

Close-up views of specific connectors on the Raspberry Pi 5: PCIe 2.0x1 interface FPC connector, Power switch, RTC battery connector, Fan interface, Dedicated UART interface.

Compared to Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 5 has removed the audio and video composite output interface and given up its position to the DSI interface.

Provided a composite video with support for a pair of pads with a spacing of 0.1 inches.

Step 5: Start up your Raspberry Pi

Your Raspberry Pi has a power switch. After connecting to the power, press the on/off button.

• Plug the power supply into a socket and connect it to your Raspberry Pi's power port.

Diagram showing the power supply connected to the Raspberry Pi's power port.

You should see a red LED light up on the Raspberry Pi, indicating it is connected to power. As it starts up (this is also called booting), you will see raspberries appear in the top left-hand corner of your screen.

Illustration of raspberries appearing on the screen during the boot process.

After a few seconds, the Raspberry Pi OS desktop will appear.

Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi OS desktop.

Finishing the setup: When you start your Raspberry Pi for the first time, the 'Welcome to Raspberry Pi' application will pop up and guide you through the initial setup.

Screenshot of the 'Welcome to Raspberry Pi' setup application.

• Click 'Next' to start the setup.
• Set your Country, Language, and Timezone, then click 'Next' again.

Screenshot of the 'Set Country' dialog in the Welcome application.

• Enter a new password for your Raspberry Pi and click 'Next'.

Screenshot of the 'Change Password' dialog in the Welcome application.

• Connect to your wireless network by selecting its name, entering the password, and clicking 'Next'.

Screenshot of the 'Select WiFi Network' dialog in the Welcome application.

Note: If your model of Raspberry Pi doesn't have wireless connectivity, you won't see this screen.

Note: Wait until the wireless connection icon appears and the correct time is shown before trying to update the software.

• Click 'Next', and let the wizard check for updates to Raspberry Pi OS and install them. This might take a little while.

Screenshot of the 'Update Software' dialog in the Welcome application.

• Click 'Restart' to finish the setup.

Note: You will only need to reboot if it's necessary to complete an update.

Screenshot of the 'Setup Complete' dialog in the Welcome application, with options to 'Later' or 'Restart'.

Step 6: Where to find help

If you're having problems with your Raspberry Pi, there are many resources available for help and advice:

• Check out the help section: www.raspberrypi.org/help/
• And the troubleshooting guide: www.raspberrypi.org/learning/troubleshooting-guide/ on the Raspberry Pi website.
• The Raspberry Pi forum (www.raspberrypi.org/forums), including the Beginners section (www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=91), is a great place to ask questions and get support from the Raspberry Pi community.

Step 7: What next?

Well done! You have just completed the first project in the Raspberry Pi for beginners (projects.raspberrypi.org/en/pathways/raspberry-pi-beginners).