Dell XPS Connect the Display

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

Connect the Display

Your computer does not have an integrated

video connector. You must use the connector

available on the video card in the expansion

slot to connect to the display.

Connect the Video Cable to the Display

Check your TV or monitor to see which type of

connectors are available. Refer to the following

table when identifying the connectors on your

display to select the connection type you

will use.

VGA

HDMI

DVI

DisplayPort

Connect the display using either the VGA

connector, the DVI connector, the HDMI

connector, or the DisplayPort connector.

The HDMI connector is a high-performance

digital connector that carries both video and

audio signals for displays such as TVs and

monitors with integrated speakers. The VGA

connector carries only video signals for displays

such as monitors and projectors.

Connect Using the VGA Connector

Connect the display using a VGA cable (which

usually has blue connectors at both ends).

If your computer has a DVI connector, use the

VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)

with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (white connector).

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings July 2009 P/N KYX1Y Rev. A00 Contents Page Page Page Page Connect the Display Connect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using the VGA Connector Page Page Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Page Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View Features Page Page Back View Features Back Panel Connectors Page Software Features Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Dell Dock Solving Problems Service Manual Beep Codes Service Manual Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Page Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Page Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities If PSA is invoked: If PSA is not invoked: Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Page Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Operating System Drivers and Utilities Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Page Before You Call Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: Specifications Computer Model Processor Drives Memory Computer Information Video Audio Communication Physical External connectors Power Temperature ranges: Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Altitude (maximum): Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index B C D Page M N O P R T U W