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Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors - graphics card

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If you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. The instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Connect one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents	3
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Setting Up a Printer	13
Printer Cable	13
Connecting a USB Printer	14
Connecting to the Internet	14
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	15
Playing CDs and DVDs	16
Adjusting the Volume	17
Adjusting the Picture	18
Copying CDs and DVDs	18
How to Copy a CD or DVD	18
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	19
Helpful Tips	20
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	20
Connecting Two Monitors	21
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	22
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector	22
Connecting a TV	23
Changing the Display Settings	23
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	23
Connecting to a Network Adapter	23
Network Setup Wizard	24
Power Management	24
Standby Mode	25
Hibernate Mode	25
Power Options Properties	25
IEEE 1394	27
Hyper-Threading	27
About Your RAID Configuration	28
RAID Level 0 Configuration	28
RAID Level 1 Configuration	29
Configuring Your Computer for RAID	29
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility	30
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator	32
Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)	35
Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)	36
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup	36
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system	36
Solving Problems	37
Troubleshooting Tips	37
Battery Problems	37
Drive Problems	38
CD and DVD drive problems	38
Hard drive problems	39
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	39
Error Messages	41
Media Card Reader Problems	42
Keyboard Problems	42
Lockups and Software Problems	43
The computer does not start up	43
The computer stops responding	43
A program stops responding	43
A program crashes repeatedly	43
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	44
A solid blue screen appears	44
Other software problems	44
Memory Problems	45
Mouse Problems	45
Network Problems	46
Power Problems	47
Printer Problems	48
Scanner Problems	48
Sound and Speaker Problems	49
No sound from speakers	49
No sound from headphones	50
Video and Monitor Problems	50
If the screen is blank	50
If the screen is difficult to read	51
Troubleshooting Tools	53
Diagnostic Lights	53
Dell Diagnostics	56
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	56
Drivers	57
What Is a Driver?	57
Identifying Drivers	58
Reinstalling Drivers	58
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	59
Restoring Your Operating System	59
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	60
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	61
Removing and Installing Parts	63
Before You Begin	63
Recommended Tools	63
Turn Off Your Computer	63
Before Working Inside Your Computer	64
Front View of the Computer	65
Back View of the Computer	67
Removing the Computer Cover	68
Inside View of Your Computer	70
System Board Components	71
Memory	72
Memory Overview	72
Installing Memory	74
Removing Memory	76
Cards	76
PCI Cards	77
PCI Express Cards	81
Drive Panels	89
Removing the Drive Panel	89
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert	90
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert	90
Replacing the Drive Panel	91
Drives	92
General Installation Guidelines	92
Hard Drive	92
Removing a Hard Drive	93
Installing a Hard Drive	94
Adding a Second Hard Drive	95
Floppy Drive	96
Removing a Floppy Drive	96
Installing a Floppy Drive	98
Media Card Reader	99
Removing a Media Card Reader	99
Installing a Media Card Reader	101
CD/DVD Drive	102
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	103
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	104
Battery	106
Replacing the Battery	106
Replacing the Computer Cover	107
Appendix	109
Specifications	109
System Setup	113
Overview	113
Entering System Setup	114
System Setup Options	116
Boot Sequence	119
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	121
Clearing CMOS Settings	122
Cleaning Your Computer	122
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	122
Mouse	123
Floppy Drive	123
CDs and DVDs	123
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	123
Definition of \	124
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FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	124
Class A	125
Class B	125
FCC Identification Information	126
Contacting Dell	126

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

If you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and

enable your monitors. The instructions tell you how to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA

connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one monitor with a DVI connector, or aTV.

Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page63.

Connect one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer.

Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the

DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer.

Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page63.

Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the

computer.

Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back

of the computer.

VGA (blue) connector

DVI (white) connector

optional DVI adapter

TV-OUT connector