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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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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 Projector Analog No...
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 Projector Analog No...
Dell Technology Guide
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...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 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 S/PDIF digital audio and ...
...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 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 S/PDIF digital audio and ...
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...TV and Adjusting Display Settings A VGA connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. DisplayPort allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors.../Function A DVI connector allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. Cables for each are converter cables available. A HDMI connector allows you to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (...
...TV and Adjusting Display Settings A VGA connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. DisplayPort allows you to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors.../Function A DVI connector allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. Cables for each are converter cables available. A HDMI connector allows you to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (...
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...TV-out connector may include audio ports for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you have multiple access ports for... the sound on Your TV Your TV may have identified 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 came with your TV. NOTE: To determine which ports are available with your TV...
...TV-out connector may include audio ports for standard audio connection to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you have multiple access ports for... the sound on Your TV Your TV may have identified 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 came with your TV. NOTE: To determine which ports are available with your TV...
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... your computer to a TV or other computers. DisplayPort connector with component-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-...video connector and S-video cable - HDMI connector with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in ...
... your computer to a TV or other computers. DisplayPort connector with component-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-...video connector and S-video cable - HDMI connector with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your TV in ...
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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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... input signal for the TV. For example, your computer to access the TV menu from your TV menu may be able to the TV. VGA 2. HDMI 1 3. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV7 (Component 3) 13. Select the source for available settings. AV5 (Component 1) 11. NOTE: You may show a screen ... learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV and computer connected. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. Examine the remote for your TV and select the option that allows you have connected from the TV remote control. TV 5.
... input signal for the TV. For example, your computer to access the TV menu from your TV menu may be able to the TV. VGA 2. HDMI 1 3. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV7 (Component 3) 13. Select the source for available settings. AV5 (Component 1) 11. NOTE: You may show a screen ... learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV and computer connected. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. Examine the remote for your TV and select the option that allows you have connected from the TV remote control. TV 5.
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...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 televisions. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams....
...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 televisions. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams....
Setup Guide
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... connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors that do not have a display signal if both a DVI and an HDMI cables are available. DVI HDMI VGA DVI Connect the display using ONLY ONE of the following table when identifying the connectors on your TV or monitor... to the following connectors: the white DVI connector or the HDMI connector. The DVI connector is a high performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for the display. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Display Your computer uses one of connectors are connected ...
... connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors that do not have a display signal if both a DVI and an HDMI cables are available. DVI HDMI VGA DVI Connect the display using ONLY ONE of the following table when identifying the connectors on your TV or monitor... to the following connectors: the white DVI connector or the HDMI connector. The DVI connector is a high performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for the display. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid Connect the Display Your computer uses one of connectors are connected ...
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... HDMI cable. Connect Using an HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at both ends) connected to -DVI adapter (not included with blue connectors at dell.com. 9 If your display only has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid ...If your display already has a VGA cable (with your display, disconnect the VGA cable and use a VGA cable with the VGA-to your computer). NOTE: You can purchase additional VGAto-DVI adapters, as well as DVI and HDMI cables from the Dell website at both...
... HDMI cable. Connect Using an HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable (which usually has white connectors at both ends) connected to -DVI adapter (not included with blue connectors at dell.com. 9 If your display only has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable. Setting Up Your Studio Hybrid ...If your display already has a VGA cable (with your display, disconnect the VGA cable and use a VGA cable with the VGA-to your computer). NOTE: You can purchase additional VGAto-DVI adapters, as well as DVI and HDMI cables from the Dell website at both...
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... computer. 19 Used to amplifiers and TVs for use on support.dell.com or when contacting technical support. 10 Line-out or headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to a lock for musical input. 12 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio Hybrid 4 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to an audio cable for a security cable used...
... computer. 19 Used to amplifiers and TVs for use on support.dell.com or when contacting technical support. 10 Line-out or headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to a lock for musical input. 12 Security cable slot - Using Your Studio Hybrid 4 HDMI 1.2 connector - Connects to an audio cable for a security cable used...
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Index E eject button 17 email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 23 expansion bus 49 Express Service Code 19 F finding more information 46 front-side connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 42 H hard drive type 48 hard drive activity light 17 56 hardware problems diagnosing 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 HDMI connector location 19 display 8 headphone back connector 19 front connector 17 help getting assistance and support 40 horizontal and vertical stand options 5 horizontal stand using or changing 6 I IEEE 1394 connector 19 installing the stand 5
Index E eject button 17 email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 23 expansion bus 49 Express Service Code 19 F finding more information 46 front-side connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 42 H hard drive type 48 hard drive activity light 17 56 hardware problems diagnosing 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 HDMI connector location 19 display 8 headphone back connector 19 front connector 17 help getting assistance and support 40 horizontal and vertical stand options 5 horizontal stand using or changing 6 I IEEE 1394 connector 19 installing the stand 5