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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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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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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
Dell Technology Guide
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... and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. DisplayPort allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. You will need to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are...as flat-panel monitors or TVs. Make sure that you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. Cables for each are available for audio because the ...
... and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. DisplayPort allows you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. You will need to connect a separate cable for DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (high-resolution analog), and DVI-I connectors are...as flat-panel monitors or TVs. Make sure that you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. Cables for each are available for audio because the ...
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...To connect your computer to a TV, you to connect headphones 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 input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector..., a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. See the ...
...To connect your computer to a TV, you to connect headphones 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 input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector..., a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. See the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...connect your computer to your computer, use them. Composite adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with composite-video cable - DisplayPort connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from other audio device may ...that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or other...
...connect your computer to your computer, use them. Composite adapter with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - DVI connector with composite-video cable - DisplayPort connector with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from other audio device may ...that are available for connecting your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. S/PDIF digital audio - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or other...
Dell Technology Guide
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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 your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to • S-video...
... 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 your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to • S-video...
Dell Technology Guide
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... with your TV menu may be able to access the TV menu from your computer to the TV. For example, your TV for available settings. HDMI 2 4. DIGITAL TV 6. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to specify the input signal for the incoming ...the TV remote control. NOTE: You may show a screen similar to choose the proper source for the TV. VGA 2. TV 5. AV6 (Component 2) 12. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV7 (Component 3) 13. Press the Menu button and select the feature that allows you to the following example: TV Menu Example...
... with your TV menu may be able to access the TV menu from your computer to the TV. For example, your TV for available settings. HDMI 2 4. DIGITAL TV 6. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV8 (S-Video 3) SHOW INPUTS Connecting Your Computer to specify the input signal for the incoming ...the TV remote control. NOTE: You may show a screen similar to choose the proper source for the TV. VGA 2. TV 5. AV6 (Component 2) 12. HDMI 1 3. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV7 (Component 3) 13. Press the Menu button and select the feature that allows you to the following example: TV Menu Example...
Dell Technology Guide
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... High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. 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 ... 18 +5 V Power (max 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 various...
... High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) PORT is independent of digital audio. 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 ... 18 +5 V Power (max 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 various...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Refer to the following table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Refer to the following table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card.
Setup Guide
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Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
Setup Guide
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...subwoofer connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 8 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to the display. 3 HDMI connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a TV for wired network connection. ...connector - Connects to recording or playback devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 VGA connector -
...subwoofer connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 8 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to the display. 3 HDMI connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a TV for wired network connection. ...connector - Connects to recording or playback devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 VGA connector -
Setup Guide
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... Audio front panel - headphone and microphone connectors back panel - Basic Specifications Audio Type integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio External Connectors Network adapter one 19-pin HDMI connector 60 Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem Power Wattage Voltage Coin-cell battery 300 W 115...
... Audio front panel - headphone and microphone connectors back panel - Basic Specifications Audio Type integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio External Connectors Network adapter one 19-pin HDMI connector 60 Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem Power Wattage Voltage Coin-cell battery 300 W 115...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... connectors front panel - System Board Connectors (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector...
... connectors front panel - System Board Connectors (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector...