Dell Precision 690: For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors: Dell Precision 690
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- Setting Up Your Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. About Your Computer
- Front View
- 6 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video
- 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the
- Back View
- Back Panel Connectors 4 USB 2.0 connectors (3) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you
- 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary,
- Inside View
- System Board Components
- 17 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD)
- Cable Colors Device Color Locating Your User’s Guide Removing the Computer Cover
- 1 2 3 4 5
- 6 7 8
- Computer Stand Attaching the Computer Stand 4
- 5 9
- Removing the Computer Stand Caring for Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using the Last Known Good Configuration
- Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Before you start testing Beep Codes
- Code Cause
- Code Cause Error Messages Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- Index
- 44 Index
For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector
One DVI connector and one VGA connector:
Two VGA connectors with one VGA adapter:
DVI
VGA
VGA
VGA
Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want
Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect
to connect your computer to one or two monitors.
your computer to two VGA monitors.
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Two DVI connectors:
Two DVI connectors with one VGA
Two DVI connectors with two VGA
adapter:
adapters:
DVI
DVI
DVI
VGA
VGA
VGA
Use the DVI connectors to connect
Use the VGA adapter to connect a
Use two VGA adapters to connect
your computer to one or two DVI
VGA monitor to one of the DVI
two VGA monitors to the DVI
monitors.
connectors on your computer
connectors on your computer.
12 Quick Reference Guide
