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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP
Connection Type Computer Cable Display
DVI-to-DVI
(DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA
(DVI-to-VGA
adapter + VGA
cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI
(HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI
(HDMI-to-DVI
adapter + DVI
cable)
DisplayPort-
to-DisplayPort
(DisplayPort
cable)
Connect the Display
Connect the display using the connector available on the graphics card on your
computer.
NOTE: A DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort connector may be available on the
graphics card you purchased.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional
HDMI or DVI cables on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer
and display.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY
ONE of the connectors on your computer.