Digital Visual Interface Connector Cables - Dell Inspiron 17R Reference Manual

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Digital Visual Interface Connector Cables

Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. See the following table to identify the connectors on your
computer and display.
Connector on the computer
DVI-D
DVI-A
DVI-I
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Turn off the display and disconnect it from the power supply.
3. Connect one end of the display cable to the DVI port on your computer.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the same connector on your display.
5. If necessary, connect one end of the power cable to the display's power connector.
6. Connect the other end of the power cable to the display's three-prong power strip or wall outlet.
7. Turn on your computer, and then turn on your display.
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Connector on the display
DVI-D
DVI-I
DVI-A
VGA
HDMI
DVI-D
DVI-I
DVI-A
VGA
DVI-D
DVI-I
DVI-A
VGA
HDMI
Cable needed
DVI-D Cable
DVI-D Cable
DVI-D to VGA convertor
DVI-D to VGA converter
DVI-D to HDMI cable
VGA to DVI-D converter
DVI-A cable
DVI-A cable
DVI to VGA cable
DVI-D cable
DVI-I cable
DVI-A cable
DVI to VGA cable
DVI-D to HDMI cable