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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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S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to determine what options are available. All of both your computer and your TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video ...and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. • 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 ...
S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to determine what options are available. All of both your computer and your TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video ...and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. • 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 ...
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... does not transmit the audio signal. You will need to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are unique. For more information see "DisplayPort... such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. If your computer does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio...
... does not transmit the audio signal. You will need to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are unique. For more information see "DisplayPort... such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. If your computer does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio...
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...such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 See the documentation that came... video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Determining the Combination of connections are available on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for standard audio connection to your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you to connect...
...such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 See the documentation that came... video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Determining the Combination of connections are available on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for standard audio connection to your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you to connect...
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... cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - - Standard analog audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - VGA connector and VGA cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video...
... cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in a variety of configurations. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - - Standard analog audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - VGA connector and VGA cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video...
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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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...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 available Connecting Your Computer to • S-video adapter and multi-channel... connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality may be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE...
...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 available Connecting Your Computer to • S-video adapter and multi-channel... connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality may be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE...
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...button and select the feature that allows you to access the TV menu from your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. HDMI 1 3. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds... to the input that came with your TV for a button labeled "Menu." FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings,...
...button and select the feature that allows you to access the TV menu from your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. HDMI 1 3. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds... to the input that came with your TV for a button labeled "Menu." FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings,...
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... 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various... digital television standards. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to ...
... 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various... digital television standards. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to ...
Setup Guide
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... with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to a TV for audio input. Connects to the display. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number...
... with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to a TV for audio input. Connects to the display. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 22 1 Your computer's model number...