Attaching the Cables: Dell 1701FP 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 connector of signal cable to the blue video port on the back of your computer (The graphics are for illustration only. System appearance may vary).
Connect the power cable for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cables of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
Turn on your monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.