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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
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 or...
... 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 or...
Dell Technology Guide
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S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and your TV ...to determine what options are available. • 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 a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back...
S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and your TV ...to determine what options are available. • 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 a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back...
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... cable to connector to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. A HDMI connector allows you to the HDMI port on page 327. DVI connectors are available for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are noninterchangeable. ...the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - If your computer does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. A VGA connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
... cable to connector to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. A HDMI connector allows you to the HDMI port on page 327. DVI connectors are available for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are noninterchangeable. ...the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - If your computer does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. A VGA connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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... on anything other than your computer. NOTE: To determine which types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. However, certain component adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of... : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. In addition, the TV may have identified which combination of connections. To connect your computer and...
... on anything other than your computer. NOTE: To determine which types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. However, certain component adapters that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with a variety of... : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. In addition, the TV may have identified which combination of connections. To connect your computer and...
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...device may not be included with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - - S/PDIF digital audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on ...your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings HDMI connector with component-video...
...device may not be included with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - - S/PDIF digital audio - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on ...your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings HDMI connector with component-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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... for 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.
... for 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.
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... corresponds to the input that allows you to specify the input signal for the TV. TV 5. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. VGA 2. Examine the remote for available settings. HDMI 1 3. HDMI 2 4. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... corresponds to the input that allows you to specify the input signal for the TV. TV 5. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. VGA 2. Examine the remote for available settings. HDMI 1 3. HDMI 2 4. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and ...11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. 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...
on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and ...11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. 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...
Setup Guide
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The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as monitors and projectors. -OR- NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discreet graphics card. 6 The VGA connector carries only video signals for connecting the display. Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Display Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers.
The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as monitors and projectors. -OR- NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discreet graphics card. 6 The VGA connector carries only video signals for connecting the display. Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Display Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as TVs and monitors with integrated speakers.
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... HDMI VGA DVI You can purchase a DVI-to the display using a VGA cable (which type of connectors are available. Refer to the following connectors available on your display to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com. 7 Setting Up Your Studio 540 If... your computer has a DVI connector, use . NOTE: You can connect to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check ...
... HDMI VGA DVI You can purchase a DVI-to the display using a VGA cable (which type of connectors are available. Refer to the following connectors available on your display to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com. 7 Setting Up Your Studio 540 If... your computer has a DVI connector, use . NOTE: You can connect to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check ...
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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to attach a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable.
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... card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to surround sound speakers. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Connects USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. This format carries an audio signal without built-in connector - Using Your Studio 540 5 Line-in speakers, only the video signal will...
... card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to surround sound speakers. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Connects USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. This format carries an audio signal without built-in connector - Using Your Studio 540 5 Line-in speakers, only the video signal will...
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....2 inches) 170 mm (6.7 inches) 435 mm (17.1 inches) 12.5 kg (28.0 lb) External connectors Video Network adapter USB Audio S/PDIF IEEE one VGA and one HDMI connector RJ45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0 compliant connectors six connectors for 7.1 support one S/PDIF connector one front-panel and one...
....2 inches) 170 mm (6.7 inches) 435 mm (17.1 inches) 12.5 kg (28.0 lb) External connectors Video Network adapter USB Audio S/PDIF IEEE one VGA and one HDMI connector RJ45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0 compliant connectors six connectors for 7.1 support one S/PDIF connector one front-panel and one...
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Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55
Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45 DVDs, playing and creating 20 E eject button 15 email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI connector location 19 display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18 Internet connection 11 Index 55