Connecting A Vga Monitor; Connecting Two Monitors - Dell OptiPlex SX280 User Manual

Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks.
4 network activity The amber light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this
light light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
5 line-out Use the green line-out connector to attach an amplified speaker set.
connector
6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
7 USB connectors Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.
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8 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial connector.
9 video connector If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor into the white DVI display connector on the back panel.
If you have a VGA monitor, see
10 power The connector for the power adapter.
connector
11 diagnostic lights See "Diagnostic

Connecting a VGA Monitor

If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display connector on the back panel.
1 adapter cable

Connecting Two Monitors

Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI monitor to the white DVI display connector on the back panel.
When you connect two monitors, the driver will detect this connection and activate the multimonitor functionality.
1 adapter cable
"Connecting a VGA
Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.
Monitor."