Back to Contents PageSetting Up Your Display1. Check the type of connectors available on your display and verify the cables shipped with your display. See the following table to identify and selectthe appropriate display connector to use.NOTE: If you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using the connector on the discrete graphics card.NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors may be disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card.NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.2. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGAadapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your display and the discrete graphics cardis different.See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayVGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at dell.com.Related InformationDisplaySetting Up 3D DisplaySetting Up Wireless DisplayConnecting a Display to the Digital Visual InterfaceDisplay Screen is Difficult to ReadNo Display on the Screen or Screen is BlankBack to Contents Page
