Dell Technology Guide
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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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• 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...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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and...
• 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...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 S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. All of both your computer and...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Settings Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 ... audio because the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. You will need to connect a computer and a home-theater system. A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. For more information see "DisplayPort™ ...
...Settings Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 ... audio because the DVI connector does not transmit the audio signal. You will need to connect a computer and a home-theater system. A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. For more information see "DisplayPort™ ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... you to connect headphones to your TV for each of these types 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. Determining the Combination of connections are available on your computer to a TV..., you will need 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 documentation that came with...
... you to connect headphones to your TV for each of these types 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. Determining the Combination of connections are available on your computer to a TV..., you will need 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 documentation that came with...
Dell Technology Guide
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... S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or other computers. Composite adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with composite-video cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for... S-video cable - VGA connector and VGA cable - Standard analog audio - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. - HDMI connector with your computer. S/PDIF digital audio -
... S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or other computers. Composite adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with composite-video cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the connectors that are available for... S-video cable - VGA connector and VGA cable - Standard analog audio - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. - HDMI connector with your computer. S/PDIF digital audio -
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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
Dell Technology Guide
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... • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality 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. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with your...
... • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality 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. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with your...
Dell Technology Guide
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... with your TV for available settings. For example, your TV menu may be able to access the TV menu from your TV and computer connected. HDMI 2 4. TV 5. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. Select the source for the incoming signal based on how you have connected from the TV remote control. DIGITAL TV 6. ... TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. AV7 (Component 3) 13. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." AV6 (Component 2) 12.
... with your TV for available settings. For example, your TV menu may be able to access the TV menu from your TV and computer connected. HDMI 2 4. TV 5. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. Select the source for the incoming signal based on how you have connected from the TV remote control. DIGITAL TV 6. ... TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to the TV. AV7 (Component 3) 13. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." AV6 (Component 2) 12.
Dell Technology Guide
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...Data0+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0- 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin Signal 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. 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 digital... 50 mA) 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...
...Data0+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0- 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin Signal 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. 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 digital... 50 mA) 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...
Setup Guide
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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. 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
Setup Guide
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..., or the DVI connector (optional). Setting Up Your Studio 540 If your display to select the connection type you will use the VGA cable (with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (white connector). NOTE: You can connect to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). HDMI VGA DVI You can purchase a DVI-to the... following connectors available on your computer has a DVI connector, use . Refer to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com. 7
..., or the DVI connector (optional). Setting Up Your Studio 540 If your display to select the connection type you will use the VGA cable (with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (white connector). NOTE: You can connect to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at both ends). HDMI VGA DVI You can purchase a DVI-to the... following connectors available on your computer has a DVI connector, use . Refer to see which usually has blue connectors at both ends) with blue connectors at dell.com. 7
Setup Guide
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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. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
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. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
Setup Guide
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...This format carries an audio signal without built-in connector - On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to a microphone for video signals. 12 S/PDIF connector - Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connects USB... surround sound speakers. Connects to a monitor or projector only for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Using Your Studio 540 5 Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to amplifiers and TVs for...
...This format carries an audio signal without built-in connector - On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to a microphone for video signals. 12 S/PDIF connector - Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connects USB... surround sound speakers. Connects to a monitor or projector only for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Using Your Studio 540 5 Line-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to amplifiers and TVs for...
Setup Guide
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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