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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Monitors and Displays 55 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 entertainment system Analog No Home ...
Monitors and Displays 55 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 entertainment system Analog No Home ...
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 All of ...both your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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. Examine the back and sides of...
• 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 All of ...both your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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. Examine the back and sides of...
Dell Technology Guide
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...analog), and DVI-I connectors are converter cables available. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat...-panel monitors or TVs. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are noninterchangeable. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings If ...
...analog), and DVI-I connectors are converter cables available. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. A HDMI connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat...-panel monitors or TVs. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are noninterchangeable. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings If ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...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. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you have multiple access ports for additional information. ...documentation that came with 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. See the documentation that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for standard audio ...
...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. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you have multiple access ports for additional information. ...documentation that came with 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. See the documentation that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for standard audio ...
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... that are available for connecting your TV in a variety of configurations. - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter 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 a TV ...computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - VGA connector and VGA cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came...
... that are available for connecting your TV in a variety of configurations. - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. Component adapter 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 a TV ...computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - S/PDIF digital audio - VGA connector and VGA cable - NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came...
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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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... 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 available Connecting Your Computer to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter...
... 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 available Connecting Your Computer to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter...
Dell Technology Guide
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HDMI 1 3. TV 5. AV5 (Component 1) 11. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the TV. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ... to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 Press the Menu button and select the feature that you have connected from the TV remote control. VGA 2. HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9.
HDMI 1 3. TV 5. AV5 (Component 1) 11. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the TV. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ... to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 Press the Menu button and select the feature that you have connected from the TV remote control. VGA 2. HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9.
Dell Technology Guide
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...up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital televisions. 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... TMDS Data1- 7 TMDS 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 Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio.
...up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital televisions. 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... TMDS Data1- 7 TMDS 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 Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio.
Setup Guide
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Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ...your computer to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ...your computer to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Setup Guide
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Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network USB Video Media card reader one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size ...
Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network USB Video Media card reader one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphone/speaker connector one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size ...
Setup Guide
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Index connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 68 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 80 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail address for technical support 63 energy conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 63 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 18 help getting assistance and support 61
Index connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 68 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 80 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail address for technical support 63 energy conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 63 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 18 help getting assistance and support 61
Comprehensive Specifications
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Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card reader • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory card • ... Memory type DDR3 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. M and type - Memory Card Reader Card reader controller Card reader connector Flash cards supported Realtek RTS5159 7-in connector one stereo headphone/speaker connector...
Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card reader • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory card • ... Memory type DDR3 1066 MHz Memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. M and type - Memory Card Reader Card reader controller Card reader connector Flash cards supported Realtek RTS5159 7-in connector one stereo headphone/speaker connector...