Texas Instruments 51X - Manual (Page 31)

2.5.4
Installing External VGA Monitor
The notebook is capable of driving both its internal LCD display and an
external VGA monitor (LCD only, simultaneous, or VGA only). The external
monitor connector pinouts and connector locations are shown in Figure 2-8.
To install an external monitor with the notebook, use the following steps:
1. Ensure that both the notebook and the external monitor are turned
off.
2. Locate the 15-pin female VGA port on the rear of the notebook.
3. Attach the appropriate end of the monitor cable to the VGA port on
your notebook. If the monitor cable connectors have retaining screws,
tighten them down.
4. If necessary, connect the monitor power cable to the monitor, and
plug the monitor power cable into an electrical outlet.
5. Power on the monitor, as well as any other peripheral devices
connected to the notebook; then power up the notebook.
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EXTERNAL VGA CONNECTOR PINOUTS
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Figure 2-8 External Monitor Port Pinouts
Installation 2-9