Attaching the Cables: Dell E171FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide
Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer
Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the
back of your computer.; (The graphics are for illustration only. System appearance may vary).
Connect the power cable for your display to the power
port on the back of the display.
Plug the power cables of your computer and your
display into a nearby outlet.
Turn on your display and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.