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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor...
Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor...
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... digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables ...Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color...
... digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables ...Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color...
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... and your TV to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to determine ... the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
... and your TV to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to determine ... the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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...monitors or TVs. Make sure that you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are unique. If your computer does ... to connect a computer and a home-theater system. Cables for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are noninterchangeable. DVI connectors are available for each are converter cables available. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). DisplayPort allows you to connect an external ...
...monitors or TVs. Make sure that you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are unique. If your computer does ... to connect a computer and a home-theater system. Cables for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are noninterchangeable. DVI connectors are available for each are converter cables available. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). DisplayPort allows you to connect an external ...
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... adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. Determining the Combination of connections. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect to...anything other than your computer to a TV, you to connect headphones to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. NOTE: To determine which ports are available with your TV, see the ...
... adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. Determining the Combination of connections. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect to...anything other than your computer to a TV, you to connect headphones to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. NOTE: To determine which ports are available with your TV, see the ...
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...HDMI connector with component-video cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Standard analog audio - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer to... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. Standard S-video Adapter S-...
...HDMI connector with component-video cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Standard analog audio - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer to... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. Standard S-video Adapter S-...
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Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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...Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came ... • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with your computer and TV.
...Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came ... • Component adapter with standard audio • Component adapter with S/PDIF digital audio • Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with your computer and TV.
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DVI Connector DVI connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV. 3 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 238 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
DVI Connector DVI connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the DVI video adapter to the DVI connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of the DVI video cable into the DVI video-input connector on the TV. 3 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 4 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 238 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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...monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the ...S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you remove the card, store it in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the...
...monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the ...S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you remove the card, store it in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the...
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... TMDS DATA0+ 19 TMDS DATA0/5 SHLD 20 TMDS DATA5- 21 TMDS DATA5+ 22 TMDS CLK SHLD 23 TMDS CLK+ 24 TMDS CLK- 322 Ports DVI-I Port DVI-I port on your video card, you can transmit either a digital-todigital signal or an analog-to-analog one, but it will not transmit crossovers of... either one (digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital). If you have a DVI-I (Digital Video Interface-Integrated) port supports both analog signals and digital signals in a single cable. Pin Signal 1 TMDS DATA2- 2 TMDS DATA2+ 3 TMDS DATA2/4 SHLD 4 ...
... TMDS DATA0+ 19 TMDS DATA0/5 SHLD 20 TMDS DATA5- 21 TMDS DATA5+ 22 TMDS CLK SHLD 23 TMDS CLK+ 24 TMDS CLK- 322 Ports DVI-I Port DVI-I port on your video card, you can transmit either a digital-todigital signal or an analog-to-analog one, but it will not transmit crossovers of... either one (digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital). If you have a DVI-I (Digital Video Interface-Integrated) port supports both analog signals and digital signals in a single cable. Pin Signal 1 TMDS DATA2- 2 TMDS DATA2+ 3 TMDS DATA2/4 SHLD 4 ...
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...+RW - DVD rewritable - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to bypass the processor. drive that allows certain types of your display. DVI - digital video interface -
...+RW - DVD rewritable - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to bypass the processor. drive that allows certain types of your display. DVI - digital video interface -
Owner's Manual
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... Card Reader (Optional 37 Connecting Two Monitors 39 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 39 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 40 Connecting a TV 40 Changing the Display Settings 40 Power Management 41 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 41 Standby Mode...
... Card Reader (Optional 37 Connecting Two Monitors 39 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 39 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 40 Connecting a TV 40 Changing the Display Settings 40 Power Management 41 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 41 Standby Mode...
Owner's Manual
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...instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one monitor (VGA or DVI) in addition to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. The monitor will not ...Before You Begin" on graphics card is installed. NOTE: The integrated video card is disabled. NOTICE: If you may connect only one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. If you are connecting a TV, you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the ...
...instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one monitor (VGA or DVI) in addition to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. The monitor will not ...Before You Begin" on graphics card is installed. NOTE: The integrated video card is disabled. NOTICE: If you may connect only one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. If you are connecting a TV, you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... 103. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of viewable work space. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one end of... Start , click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. For information on your graphics card). 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
... 103. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of viewable work space. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one end of... Start , click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. For information on your graphics card). 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... size or stripe width. DSL - dual display mode - DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be written to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. DVI - it is not installed in the computer. DVD-R - A technique for use disk striping generally allow the user to bypass the processor. direct memory access - DMTF...
... size or stripe width. DSL - dual display mode - DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be written to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. DVI - it is not installed in the computer. DVD-R - A technique for use disk striping generally allow the user to bypass the processor. direct memory access - DMTF...
Owner's Manual
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... system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219 H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, ..., 72 removing, 150 using, 37 memory installing, 125 problems, 73 messages error, 68 modem problems, 66 monitor blank, 81 clone mode, 40 connect DVI, 39-40 connect TV, 39-40 connect two, 39-40 connect VGA, 39-40 display settings, 40 extended desktop mode, 40 hard to read, 82...
... system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219 H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, ..., 72 removing, 150 using, 37 memory installing, 125 problems, 73 messages error, 68 modem problems, 66 monitor blank, 81 clone mode, 40 connect DVI, 39-40 connect TV, 39-40 connect two, 39-40 connect VGA, 39-40 display settings, 40 extended desktop mode, 40 hard to read, 82...