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    Unknown Input Type

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Lyselle33, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. Lyselle33

    Lyselle33 Newbie

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    Hello there people.

    Writing this post because i have an alienware m15x with the following specs:
    Core i7 720
    6gb ram
    gtx 260m

    and i have this weird input between LAN input and a USB input
    it has a D with a dot inside as logo (the D is not entirely closed at bottom)
    Looks abit like HDMI but has one side flat. inside it goes like an angry mouth
    [--------] or smthing like this.

    Anyone has any idea what this input is and what its for ? thanks in advance.
     
    Lyselle33, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. Kratzen

    Kratzen Notebook Consultant

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    Are you talking about the displayport?
    It is there instead of HDMI, and you should have recieved a displayport->hdmi adapter with your computer.

    Essentially its just for hooking your computer up to your tv/monitor as you would with HDMI.

    Its all in the manual
     
    Kratzen, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. Lyselle33

    Lyselle33 Newbie

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    I bought this thing refurbished, so no manual or adapter.
    Is there anyway to get my hands on this ?
     
    Lyselle33, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. t_man

    t_man Notebook Geek

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    t_man, Jul 18, 2011
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  5. Lyselle33

    Lyselle33 Newbie

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    Geee thanks alot Mr T_Man and Mr Kratzen !
    Relieved to see that my laptop has a hdmi capable input !
    been missing that and only that since i got it.
    *Runs off to order the adapter*
     
    Lyselle33, Jul 18, 2011
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  6. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    well not really an input per se
    rather an output since it displays your computer's desktop onto a tv or external monitor.

    but yeah it's quite awesome, sound over hdmi and all.
     
    xeroxide, Jul 18, 2011
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