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2.4.4 Installing an External VGA Monitor
The notebook contains an external CRT port that can drive one of a variety of monitor
resolutions and colors as summarized in Table 1-9. The associated connector location
and pinouts are shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 External VGA Pinouts
Use the following procedure to install an external monitor:
1. Turn off power to both the notebook and monitor.
2. Connect the 15-pin external VGA cable from the monitor to the VGA connector
on the notebook computer (refer to Figure 2-7).
3. Power up the notebook computer first; then, turn on power to the monitor.
4. Setup the notebook display mode for LCD only, simultaneous LCD and CRT
or CRT only (under Windows 95, select the Change Display Utility; under
Windows for Workgroups, use the WinMode Utility).
5. Install the correct driver, if required (refer to the Monitor Installation
Instructions supplied by the CRT vendor).
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PIN SIGNAL NAME DIRECTION
EXTERNAL VGA CONNECTOR PINOUTS
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