Advanced Setup Guide

40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters
The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the computer to the
television system.
NOTE: The number and type of cables required to connect the computer may vary by model. Some cables are
included for select models only.
Cable Name Description
DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA
connector on the computer or connects a
VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the
back of the computer.
DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI
connector on the computer or connects an
HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on the
back of the computer. This allows the
graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals
to a monitor or a TV display.
Composite video cable RCA yellow end. Plugs into an RCA
connector such as Composite Video Out or
TV Source In.
S-video cable Y/C, 4-pin. Plugs into an S-video connector
such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In.
Delivers a sharper image than composite
video cable by providing separate color
and black-and-white image signals.
Analog video cable/adapter
(select models only)
Used with analog video output connector.
Provides S-video and composite video
output.
DVI-I or DVI-D cable Digital Video Out. Plug into a DVI-I or DVI-D
input of an HDTV-capable TV or monitor.