Setup Guide

42 Quick Reference Guide
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.
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 page 10 and for
the desktop computer, see page 15.
See "Setting Up Your Computer
(Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or
"Setting Up Your Computer
(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14
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 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.
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution