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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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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 ...
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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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. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary ...for each computer and TV. • 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 multi-channel digital audio...
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. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary ...for each computer and TV. • 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 multi-channel digital audio...
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...to connect a computer and a home-theater system. Make sure that you to the HDMI port on page 327. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows ... 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 unique. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - DVI connectors are noninterchangeable. Connector Description/Function A DVI ...
...to connect a computer and a home-theater system. Make sure that you to the HDMI port on page 327. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. HDMI transfers uncompressed video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. A VGA connector allows ... 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 unique. For more information see "DisplayPort™ - DVI connectors are noninterchangeable. Connector Description/Function A DVI ...
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NOTE: To determine which 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 connection to... TV for each of these types of cables and adapters you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer...
NOTE: To determine which 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 connection to... TV for each of these types of cables and adapters you will need to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer...
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.... NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with composite-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. DVI connector with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - DisplayPort connector with DVI cable or DVI.../HDMI converter cable - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on your computer and your TV, you can connect...
.... NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with composite-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. DVI connector with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - DisplayPort connector with DVI cable or DVI.../HDMI converter cable - Component adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on your computer and your TV, you can connect...
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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 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 your computer and TV.
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HDMI 1 3. DIGITAL TV 6. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. VGA 2. Press the Menu button and select the feature that came with your TV and computer connected. AV6 (... Back 1. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the input that allows you to choose the proper source for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13.
HDMI 1 3. DIGITAL TV 6. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. VGA 2. Press the Menu button and select the feature that came with your TV and computer connected. AV6 (... Back 1. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the input that allows you to choose the proper source for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. AV7 (Component 3) 13.
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... on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports 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. On ...
... on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports 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. On ...
Setup Guide
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...drives or optical drives. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 HDMI connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to the computer. Connects to eSATA ...a USB connector. 25 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to...
...drives or optical drives. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 HDMI connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to the computer. Connects to eSATA ...a USB connector. 25 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to...
Setup Guide
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Specifications Computer Model Video LCD interface TV support Discrete Video type Video controller Studio 1555 Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Studio 1557 LVDS HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Video memory GDDR3 256 MB/512 MB DDR3 512 MB/1 GB Studio 1558 LVDS HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 DDR3 512 MB/1 GB 82
Specifications Computer Model Video LCD interface TV support Discrete Video type Video controller Studio 1555 Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Studio 1557 LVDS HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Video memory GDDR3 256 MB/512 MB DDR3 512 MB/1 GB Studio 1558 LVDS HDMI 1.3B integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 DDR3 512 MB/1 GB 82
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Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter eSATA USB Video one microphone-in connector and two stereo headphones/ speakers connectors one 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector one Type IIIA full Mini-...
Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card HDMI Network adapter eSATA USB Video one microphone-in connector and two stereo headphones/ speakers connectors one 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector one Type IIIA full Mini-...
