Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

The computer is in a normal operating

None.

 

condition after POST.

 

NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating condition after POST.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I...

Solution

Where to Find Additional Information

 

 

 

Set up my computer to use two

If your computer has the required

See "Setting Up Your Computer

monitors?

graphics card to support dual-

(Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or

 

monitor setup, then look in your

"Setting Up Your Computer

 

shipping box for a Y-cable. The Y-

(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14

 

cable has a single connector on one

for information on connecting dual

 

end (plug this connector into the

monitors to your computer.

 

back panel) and branches into two

 

 

connectors (plug these connectors

 

 

into the monitor cables). For the

 

 

tower computer, see page 10 and for

 

 

the desktop computer, see page 15.

 

Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn’t seem to fit the connector on the back of my computer?

If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your monitor has a VGA connector, then you need to use an adapter. An adapter should be included in the shipping box.

See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on page 14 for information on connecting monitors to your computer. For more information, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your User’s Guide.

Connect my speakers?

If you have a sound card installed,

 

connect the speakers to the

 

connectors on the card. For the tower

 

computer, see page 13 and for the

 

desktop computer, see page 18.

See the documentation that came with your speakers for more information.

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