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Dell Precision 470 User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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The dual-monitor cable is color coded; the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black
connector is for the secondary monitor. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be
attached to the computer when it starts.

For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector

VGA Adapter

Use the VGA adapter when you have a single monitor
graphics card and you want to connect a VGA monitor.

Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter

Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a
single connector and you want to connect one or two VGA
monitors.

Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter

Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a
single connector and you want to connect one or two DVI
monitors.

VGA

VGA

VGA

DVI

DVI