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Setting Up the Computer ..........................................................................

1

Putting the Computer Together .................................................................................

1

Placing the computer in the proper location ..........................................................

2

Using surge protection .......................................................................................

2

Connecting to the computer ................................................................................

3

Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology ................................................................

5

Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)...........................................................

6

Connecting Other Devices .......................................................................................

8

Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs................................................................

8

Adjusting the Monitor..............................................................................................

8

Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista .......................................................

8

Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel ..........................

9

Setting Up a Local Area Network .............................................................................

9

Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ...............................................................

10

Connecting a Modem ...........................................................................................

10

Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................

11

Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................

11

Connecting a Microphone .....................................................................................

14

Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................

15

Speaker types .................................................................................................

15

Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers......................

16

Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .........................

17

Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers..........................

18

Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .......................

20

Connecting your home stereo system (optional) ...................................................

21

2.1 home stereo installation ..............................................................................

22

5.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................

23

5.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................

23

7.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................

25

7.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................

26

Connecting digital audio ..................................................................................

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