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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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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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 ... Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313.
Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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 ... Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313.
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... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading...
... broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading...
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... signal. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to the HDMI port on page 327. You will need to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs.
... signal. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to the HDMI port on page 327. You will need to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat-panel monitors or TVs.
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... are available on anything other than your TV, see the documentation that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for additional information. NOTE: To determine which types of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you have multiple access... : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to speakers. However, certain component adapters that came with your computer and TV, determine which ports are available with your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to hear the sound on your ...
... are available on anything other than your TV, see the documentation that connect through the S-video TV-out connector may include audio ports for additional information. NOTE: To determine which types of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you have multiple access... : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to speakers. However, certain component adapters that came with your computer and TV, determine which ports are available with your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to hear the sound on your ...
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Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
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... connectors on your computer. 230 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. Composite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on your TV or other end...
... connectors on your computer. 230 Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer, the composite video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. Composite Video and Standard Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector NOTE: Depending on your TV or other end...
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector NOTE: Depending on the composite video adapter. 232 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 1 Connect the composite S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle.
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector NOTE: Depending on the composite video adapter. 232 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings For more information, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 1 Connect the composite S-video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle.
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... one end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter into the audio input connector on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. NOTE: Depending on your computer. For information about the types of connectors available for your computer, see the documentation shipped with your TV...
... one end of the multi-channel analog audio adapter into the audio input connector on the computer, the composite S-video adapter may be a single port or multi-port dongle. NOTE: Depending on your computer. For information about the types of connectors available for your computer, see the documentation shipped with your TV...
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Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Component S-Video and Standard Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the component S-video adapter to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235
Connecting Your Computer to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 2 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Component S-Video and Standard Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector standard audio connector 1 Connect the component S-video adapter to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235
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Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Connecting Your Computer to the S-...
Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter. Connecting Your Computer to the S-...
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... modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on the screen to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I R E D . If the error message is ...- Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is operating properly. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Error...
... modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on the screen to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I R E D . If the error message is ...- Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is operating properly. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Error...
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C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See...
C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See...
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USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
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IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
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Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.
Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.
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... transfers in or out 8 bits of data (1 byte) at a time. These 8 bits are transmitted parallel to each other, as a printer port or Centronics port and is a parallel communication physical interface through a serial port. A parallel port is also known as opposed to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10...
... transfers in or out 8 bits of data (1 byte) at a time. These 8 bits are transmitted parallel to each other, as a printer port or Centronics port and is a parallel communication physical interface through a serial port. A parallel port is also known as opposed to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10...
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External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a computer bus primarily designed for notebooks, desktop, consumer electronics and entry servers. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (...
External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a computer bus primarily designed for notebooks, desktop, consumer electronics and entry servers. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (...