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Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1440 (maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in [...]
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Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Dell Display Manager User's Guide Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential[...]
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1440 (maximum) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop an[...]
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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the c[...]
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Stand Power Cable VGA Cable[...]
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USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Cable Tie Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The U2713HM flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 27 - inch (68.58 cm) viewable a[...]
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■ Tilt, swivel, vertical extension (115 mm) and rotate adjustment capability. ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ™ ) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On - Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set - up and screen opti[...]
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Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power (with power light indicator)[...]
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Back View Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate ) Wall mount monitor using VESA - compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) . 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures [...]
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Side View Left view R ight view Bottom View[...]
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Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). 3 DisplayPort connector Connect your computer DP cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable. 5 DVI connector Connect your computer [...]
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Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical), 2,000,000 : 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard - coating 3H Backlight LED edgelight system Response Time 8 ms gray- to - gray (typical) Color depth 16.7 million colors Color Gamut 82%* ( sRGB >99%) *[U2713HM] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 ( 82% ) and CIE1931 (72%)[...]
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VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+ VESA, 2048 x 1152 71.6 60.0 197.0 +/+ VESA, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/+ Electrical Specifications Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/ - 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI TMDS, 600mV for each differ[...]
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Depth 200.3 mm (7.89 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 378.2 mm (14.89 inches) Width 639 .3 mm (25.17 inches) Depth 65.6 mm (2.58 inches) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 418.2 mm (16.46 inches) Height (compressed) 372.3 mm (14.66 inches) Width 314 .8 mm (12.39 inches) Depth 20 0.3 mm (7.89 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 10 .2 kg (2[...]
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Non- operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non- operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 342.21 BTU/hour (maximum) 143.31 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modess If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in y[...]
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** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active. Pin Assignmentss VGA Connector Pin Number 15 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 Video - Red 2 Video - Green 3 Video - Blue 4 GND 5 Self- test 6 GND - R 7 GND - G 8 GND - B 9 Computer 5 V/3.3 V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H - sync 14 V - sync 15 DDC clock[...]
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Pin Numberr 24 - pin Side of th e C o nnected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 - 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5 V/+3.3 V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0 - 18 TMDS RX0+ 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating[...]
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21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock - DisplayPort Connector Pin Numberr 20 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX(p)[...]
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16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 HPD 19 DP_PWR Return 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR 19- pin HDMI Connector Pin Numberr 19 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not included) 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD[...]
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12 TMDS CLOCK - 13 Floating 14 Floating 15 DDC CLOCK (SDA) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 GROUND 18 +5 V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play -compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel ([...]
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USB Upstream C onnector Pin Number Signal Name 1 VBUS 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 StdB_SSTX - 6 StdB_SSTX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdB_SSRX - 9 StdB_SSRX+ Shell Shield USB Downstream Connector Pin Number Signal Name 1 VBUS 2 D-[...]
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3 D+ 4 GND 5 StdA_SSRX - 6 StdA_SSRX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdA_SSTX - 9 StdA_SSTX+ Shell Shield USB Ports 1 upstream - back 4 downstream - 2 on back; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0 compatible computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you turn off the monitor[...]
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory[...]
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1 . Remove the cover and place the monitor on it. 2 . Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. 3 . Press the stand till it snaps into its place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . To connect your monitor to the com[...]
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Connecting the blue VGA cable[...]
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Connecting the black DisplayPort cable (Optional) CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 . Conne[...]
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Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above.[...]
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Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA (Optional) CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The Soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only. To attach the Soundbar: 1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tab[...]
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Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. To remove the stand: 1 . Place the monito[...]
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Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA - compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from th[...]
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Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Displ[...]
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Shortcut key/ Preset Modes 2 Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. 3 Menu Use the MENU button to launch the on -screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System . 4 Exit Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. 5 Power [...]
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NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Push the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. 2. Push the and buttons to move between [...]
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Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Push the button to increase brightness and push the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Push the button to increase contrast and push the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ [...]
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NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) co[...]
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Input Color Format Choose the RGB option if monitor is connected to a computer or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Choose the YPbPr option if monitor is connected to a DVD by a YPbPr to VGA cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.[...]
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Gamma Allows you to set the color mode to PC or MAC.[...]
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Preset Modes You can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text , Color Temperature, sRGB or Custom Color;[...]
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Standard : Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie : Loads color settings ideal for most movie applications. Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Text : Loads color settings ideal for text. Color Temperatur[...]
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sRGB : Mode to emulate 72% NTSC color. Custom Color : Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Hue This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to adjust the[...]
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Reset Color Settings R eset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio as wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Horizontal Position Use the or to adjust image left or right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use [...]
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NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you choose Game mode and Movie mode. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. Other Settings Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Language Language opt[...]
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image contains a high proportion of bright areas. When Energy Smart is On, The 'Energy Use indicator' on OSD menu should response to the changes in the screen content. Power Save Audio To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, co[...]
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Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", " Aspect Ratio", "Input Source" and set as shortcut key.[...]
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OSD Warning Messagess When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game and Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message:[...]
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This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 2560 x 1440. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. When monitor enters Power Save mod[...]
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If either VGA/DVI- D / DisplayPort/HDMI input is selected and both VGA/DVI - D / DisplayPort/HDMI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or or[...]
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or See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1 . Right - click on the desktop and select Properties . 2 . Select the Settings tab. 3 . Set the screen resolution to 2560 x 1440 . 4 . Click OK . Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7: 1 . Right - click on the desktop[...]
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If you are using a non - Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Fl[...]
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Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt , Swivel With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when th[...]
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Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically.[...]
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Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) and fully tilted ( Tilt ) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is [...]
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Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of Your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non - Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information o[...]
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self- Test Built - in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . Self- Test Your monitor[...]
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or or 4 . This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 . Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your[...]
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To run the built - in diagnostics: 1 . Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2 . Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self -test mode. 3 . Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen a[...]
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Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button. No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Perform monitor self- test feature check. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built - in diagnostics. Ensure that the correct inpu[...]
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Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform monitor self- test f[...]
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working Check that your monitor is turned ON. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Switch off and then turn on the monitor again. R[...]
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source. Set all Windows audio balance controls (L - R) to their midpoints. Clean and reseat the audio line - in plug. Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player). Low Volume Volume is too low Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Turn the Power/Volume knob o[...]
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical[...]
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set[...]
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2713HM Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced . 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top o[...]