Dell DCTA manual Frequently Asked Questions, How Do Solution

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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	(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14
	Y-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,	See the documentation that came
	connect the speakers to the	with your speakers for more
	connectors on the card. For the tower	information.
	computer, see page 13 and for the
	desktop computer, see page 18.

42

Quick Reference Guide