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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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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 or Projector Analog No Home ...
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 or Projector Analog No Home ...
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Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways ...
Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways ...
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... cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. Features and Benefits" on page 56... and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings DVI connectors are available for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (...
... cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. Features and Benefits" on page 56... and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings DVI connectors are available for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (...
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... on your computer's speakers. Determining the Combination of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. In addition, the TV may include audio ports for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF...came with a variety of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. To connect your computer. NOTE: To determine which types of connections...
... on your computer's speakers. Determining the Combination of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. In addition, the TV may include audio ports for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF...came with a variety of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. To connect your computer. NOTE: To determine which types of connections...
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DVI connector with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. DisplayPort connector with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to your ... cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer. - VGA connector and VGA cable -
DVI connector with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. DisplayPort connector with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to your ... cable - Standard S-video connector and S-video cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for connecting your computer. - VGA connector and VGA cable -
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Select the source for available settings. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. VGA 2. DIGITAL TV 6. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV6 (Component 2) 12. AV7 (Component 3) 13. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came ...
Select the source for available settings. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. VGA 2. DIGITAL TV 6. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV6 (Component 2) 12. AV7 (Component 3) 13. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came ...
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... 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 monitor cable is connected... if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. NOTICE: If your computer. •...
... 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 monitor cable is connected... if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. NOTICE: If your computer. •...
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Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 MONITOR_DETECT- 12 DDC_DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal SYNC 14 Vertical SYNC 15 DDC_CLK (SCL) Ports 321 VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer.
Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 MONITOR_DETECT- 12 DDC_DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal SYNC 14 Vertical SYNC 15 DDC_CLK (SCL) Ports 321 VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer.
Setup Guide
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Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector -