Dell Precision R3961 Quick Reference Manual

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38 Quick Reference Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mFrequently Asked QuestionsHow Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional InformationSet up my computer to usetwo monitors?If your computer has the requiredgraphics card to support dual-monitorsetup, then look in your box for aY-cable. The cable has a singleconnector on one end (plug thisconnector into the back panel) andbranches into two connectors (plugthese connectors in the monitorcables). For the Dell Precision 670computer, see "Setting Up Your DellPrecision 670 Computer" on page 9and for the Dell Precision 470computer, see "Setting Up Your DellPrecision 470 Computer" on page 15.To locate additional informationabout using dual monitors, see thegraphics card documentation on theDrivers and Utilities CD.Connect my monitor when themonitor cable connector doesn’tseem to fit the connector on theback of my computer?If your graphics card has aDVI connector but your monitor hasa VGA connector, then you need touse an adapter. An adapter should beincluded in the box.For the Dell Precision 670 computer,see "Connect the monitor" onpage 10 and for the Dell Precision 470computer, see "Connect the monitor"on page 16.Connect my speakers? If you have a sound card installed,connect the speakers to theconnectors on the card. For the DellPrecision 670 computer, see "Connectthe speakers" on page 13 and for theDell Precision 470 computer, see"Connect the speakers" on page 17.See the documentation that camewith your speakers formore information.Find the right connectors for myUSB or IEEE 1394 devices?Your Dell Precision 670 computer hastwo front panel and six back panelUSB 2.0 compliant connectors. It alsohas two 6-pin serial IEEE 1394connectors. See "Setting Up Your DellPrecision 670 Computer" on page 9.Your Dell Precision 470 computer hastwo front panel and six backpanel USB 2.0 connectors. It isalso available with an add-inPCI IEEE 1394 card. See "Setting UpYour Dell Precision 470 Computer"on page 15.See the front and back view graphicsof your computer in your User’sGuide. For help with locating yourUser’s Guide, see "Dell Precision™Mobile Workstation User’s Guide" onpage 6.