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Dell Precision 380 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 second monitor. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be
attached to the computer when you start the computer.

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

One VGA adapter:

Use the VGA adapter when you have a single-monitor
graphics card and you want to connect your computer to 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 your computer
to 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 your computer
to one or two DVI monitors.

VGA

VGA

VGA

DVI

DVI