Dell Precision Workstation 380 Quick Reference Manual

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42 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 QuestionsThe computer is in a normal operatingcondition after POST.NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off aftera short time if the computer is in a normaloperating condition after POST.None.Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionHow Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional InformationSet up my computer to use twomonitors?If your computer has the requiredgraphics card to support dual-monitor setup, then look in yourshipping box for a Y-cable. TheY-cable has a single connector on oneend (plug this connector into theback panel) and branches into twoconnectors (plug these connectorsinto the monitor cables). For thetower computer, see page 10 and forthe desktop computer, see page 15.See "Setting Up Your Computer(Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or"Setting Up Your Computer(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14for information on connecting dualmonitors to your computer.Connect my monitor when themonitor cable connector doesn’tseem to fit the connector on theback of my computer?If your graphics card has a DVIconnector but your monitor has aVGA connector, then you need to usean adapter. An adapter should beincluded in the shipping box.See "Setting Up Your Computer(Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or"Setting Up Your Computer(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14for information on connectingmonitors to your computer. For moreinformation, contact Dell. Forinformation on contacting Dell, seeyour User’s Guide.Connect my speakers? If you have a sound card installed,connect the speakers to theconnectors on the card. For the towercomputer, see page 13 and for thedesktop computer, see page 18.See the documentation that camewith your speakers for moreinformation.