cloudsrider,

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It is analog d -sub blue cable that connects to the system from the monitor.

Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide

Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer

1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
2. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. (The graphic is for illustration only. System appearance may vary).
3. Connect the power cable for your display to the power port on the back of the display.
4. Plug the power cables of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Be sure that your local power is within the supported range. If you are unsure, ask your electricity supplier.
5. Turn on your display and computer.
   

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The E173FP has outstanding quality considering how cheap it is and that it uses an analog connection only. We have three with our new Dimension 3000s in our office and they are very nice.

Cool, Thx.

Since we are about this subject!

When I used 1280x1024 Pixels display the screen text (fonts) looks out-of-place?