42 Quick Reference Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.
NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after
a short time if the computer is in a normal
operating condition after POST.
None.
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Set up my computer to use two
monitors?
If your computer has the required
graphics card to support dual-
monitor setup, then look in your
shipping box for a Y-cable. The
Y-cable has a single connector on one
end (plug this connector into the
back panel) and branches into two
connectors (plug these connectors
into the monitor cables). For the
tower computer, see page10 and for
the desktop computer, see page15.
See "Setting Up Your Computer
(Tower Orientation)" on page9 or
"Setting Up Your Computer
(Desktop Orientation)" on page14
for information on connecting dual
monitors to your computer.
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 page9 or
"Setting Up Your Computer
(Desktop Orientation)" on page14
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 page13 and for the
desktop computer, see page18.
See the documentation that came
with your speakers for more
information.