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Alienware ALX Desktop Manual Connecting Monitors In addition to CRT and LCD displays, your system also supports the use of multiple monitors. It can also be output to a TV with an available S-Video input. To connect multiple monitors, a DVI-to-VGA adapter may be necessary. For more information on multiple monitors, see Connecting Multiple Monitors in this chapter. Connecting a Digital Monitor 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect one end of the monitor’s signal cable to the video card’s DVI connector located on the back of your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the monitor’s DVI connector located at the back of the monitor. 4. Secure the connections by tightening the two fasteners at each end of the signal cable. 5. Connect one end of the power cord to the monitor’s power connector located at the back of the monitor. 6. Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded three-prong power strip or wall outlet. 7. Turn on your computer. 14 DVI Connector DVI Connector
Connecting an Analog Monitor 15 Alienware ALX Desktop Manual An analog monitor can be connected to your computer the same way a digital monitor can be connected; however, you will need a DVI-to-VGA adapter in order to adapt your computer’s DVI display port to an analog connection. Connecting Multiple Monitors DVI Connector DVI Connector VGA to DVI Adapter VGA from Monitor Up to two monitors can be connected in a single graphics card configuration, and up to four monitors can be connected in a dual graphics card configuration. To connect multiple monitors to you computer, follow the steps for Connecting a Digital Monitor or Connecting an Analog Monitor above. A DVI-to-VGA adapter may be necessary, depending on the type of displays you wish to connect.
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Connecting an Analog Monitor<br />
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An analog monitor can be connected to your computer the same way a digital monitor<br />
can be connected; however, you will need a DVI-to-VGA adapter in order to adapt your<br />
computer’s DVI display port to an analog connection.<br />
Connecting Multiple Monitors<br />
DVI Connector DVI Connector<br />
VGA to DVI<br />
Adapter<br />
VGA from<br />
Monitor<br />
Up to two monitors can be connected in a single graphics card configuration, and up<br />
to four monitors can be connected in a dual graphics card configuration.<br />
To connect multiple monitors to you computer, follow the steps for Connecting a<br />
Digital Monitor or Connecting an Analog Monitor above. A DVI-to-VGA adapter may be<br />
necessary, depending on the type <strong>of</strong> displays you wish to connect.