Hardware Reference Guide
● DisplayPort to VGA adapter
● DisplayPort to DVI adapter
● HDMI to VGA adapter
● HDMI to DVI adapter
To connect a monitor:
1. Turn o power to the computer and the monitor that you are connecting to the computer.
2. Remove the rear port cover on the computer.
3. If your monitor has a DisplayPort connector, connect a DisplayPort cable directly between the
DisplayPort connector on the rear of the computer and the DisplayPort connector on the monitor.
If your monitor has an HDMI port, connect an HDMI cable directly between the HDMI port on the rear of
the computer and the HDMI port on the monitor.
4. If your monitor does not have a DisplayPort connector, connect a DisplayPort video adapter to the
DisplayPort connector on the computer. Then connect a cable (VGA or DVI, depending on your
application) between the adapter and the monitor.
If your monitor does not have an HDMI port, connect an HDMI video adapter to the HDMI port on the
computer. Then connect a cable (VGA or DVI, depending on your application) between the adapter and
the monitor.
5. Replace the rear port cover on the computer.
6. Turn on power to the computer and the monitor.
NOTE: Use the graphics card software or the Windows Display Settings to congure the monitor as a
mirrored image of the computer display or an extension of the computer display.
Disconnecting cables
1. You may need to remove the security cable, if one is installed on the rear of the computer.
2. If the rear port cover is installed, remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the cables from the ports.
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