Dell™ P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor
User Guide
Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum)
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Dell™ P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor
Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum)
For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:
In Windows XP:
1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2.Select the Settings tab.
3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to
1920 x 1080.
4.Click OK.
In Windows Vista® or Windows® 7:
1.Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
2.Click Change Display Settings.
3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to
1920 x 1080.
4.Click OK.
If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow
1:If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access.
2:If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.
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About Your Monitor
Dell™ P2412H/P2412H-HF 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 components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
NOTE: P2412H monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables. P2412H-HF monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free), including the cables and power cord provided (model only available in Japan, United Kingdom and United States).
Monitor
Stand
Power Cable
VGA Cable
DVI Cable
USB upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)
Drivers and Documentation media
Quick Setup Guide
Product and Safety Information Guide
Product Features
The Dell Professional P2412H/P2412H-HF flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
■60.97 cm (24-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side.
■Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capability.
■Removable stand 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 optimization.
■Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), PowerNap software application and product documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■Security lock slot.
■Stand lock.
■Asset Management Capability.
■Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality.
■EPEAT Gold Rating.
■P2412H monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.
P2412H-HF monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free), including the cables and power cord provided (model only available in Japan, United Kingdom and United States).
■TCO Certified Displays.
■PowerNap Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor).
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Front view |
Front panel controls |
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Description |
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Preset Modes (default, but configurable) |
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Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) |
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Menu |
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Exit |
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Power (with power light indicator) |
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Back View
Back view |
Back view with monitor stand |
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Description |
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Use |
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VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm |
Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) |
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Regulatory label |
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Lists the regulatory approvals |
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Stand release button |
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Release stand from monitor |
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Barcode serial number label |
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Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support |
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Security lock slot |
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Secures monitor with security cable lock |
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Dell Soundbar mounting brackets |
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Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar |
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USB downstream ports |
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Connect your USB devices |
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Cable management slot |
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Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot |
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Side View
Left view |
Right view |
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Bottom View
Bottom view |
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Bottom view with monitor stand |
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AC power cord connector |
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Connect the power cable |
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DC power connector for Dell Soundbar |
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Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) |
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DVI connector |
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Connect your computer DVI cable |
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VGA connector |
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Connect your computer VGA cable |
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Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the |
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USB upstream port |
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the side and bottom of the monitor |
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Stand lock feature |
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To lock the stand to the monitor using M3 x 6 mm screw (screw is not |
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Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model |
P2412H/P2412H-HF |
Screen type |
Active matrix - TFT LCD |
Panel type |
TN |
Screen dimensions |
60.97 cm (24-inches diagonal viewable image size) |
Preset display area |
531.36 (H) X 298.89 (V) mm |
Horizontal |
531.36 mm (20.92 inches) |
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Vertical |
298.89 mm (11.77 inches) |
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Pixel pitch |
0.277 mm |
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Viewing angle |
160° (vertical) typical |
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170° (horizontal) typical |
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Luminance output |
250 cd/m²(typical) |
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Contrast ratio |
1000 to 1 (typical) |
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2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On) |
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Faceplate coating |
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H |
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Backlight |
LED edgelight system |
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Response time |
5 ms black to white (typical) |
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Color depth |
16.7 million colors |
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Color gamut |
81%* |
*[P2412H/P2412H-HF] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (81%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
Resolution Specifications
Model |
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P2412H/P2412H-HF |
Horizontal scan range |
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30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) |
Vertical scan range |
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56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) |
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Maximum preset resolution |
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1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz |
Supported Video Modes
Model |
P2412H/P2412H-HF |
Video display capabilities (DVI playback) |
480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i |
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Preset Display Modes
P2412H/P2412H-HF
Display Mode |
Horizontal Frequency |
Vertical Frequency (Hz) |
Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) |
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VESA, 720 x 400 |
31.5 |
70.0 |
28.3 |
-/+ |
VESA, 640 x 480 |
31.5 |
60.0 |
25.2 |
-/- |
VESA, 640 x 480 |
37.5 |
75.0 |
31.5 |
-/- |
VESA, 800 x 600 |
37.9 |
60.0 |
40.0 |
+/+ |
VESA, 800 x 600 |
46.9 |
75.0 |
49.5 |
+/+ |
VESA, 1024 x 768 |
48.4 |
60.0 |
65.0 |
-/- |
VESA, 1024 x 768 |
60.0 |
75.0 |
78.8 |
+/+ |
VESA, 1152 x 864 |
67.5 |
75.0 |
108.0 |
+/+ |
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 |
+/+ |
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Electrical Specifications
Model
Video input signals
Synchronization input signals
AC input voltage/frequency/current
Inrush current
P2412H/P2412H-HF
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (typical)
120 V : 30 A (Max)
240 V : 60 A (Max)
Physical Characteristics
Model |
P2412H/P2412H-HF |
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Connector type |
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector |
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Signal cable type |
Digital: detachable, DVI-D, solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor |
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Dimensions (with stand) |
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Height (extended) |
500.0 mm (19.69 inches) |
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Height (compressed) |
370.0 mm (14.57 inches) |
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Width |
568.0 mm (22.36 inches) |
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Depth |
180.3 mm (7.10 inches) |
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Dimensions (without stand) |
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Height |
335.5 mm (13.21 inches) |
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Width |
568.0 mm (22.36 inches) |
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Depth |
64.9 mm (2.56 inches) |
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Stand dimensions |
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Height (extended) |
400.7 mm (15.78 inches) |
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Height (compressed) |
270.7 mm (10.66 inches) |
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Width |
279.8 mm (11.02 inches) |
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Depth |
180.3 mm (7.10 inches) |
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Weight |
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Weight with packaging |
16.76 lbs (7.62 kg) |
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Weight with stand assembly and cables |
13.60 lbs (6.18 kg) |
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Weight without stand assembly |
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8.89 lbs (4.04 kg) |
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no cables) |
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Weight of stand assembly |
3.81 lbs (1.73 kg) |
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Front frame gloss |
5.0 gloss unit (max.) (Black Frame) |
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20.0 gloss unit (max.) (Silver Frame) |
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Environmental Characteristics
Model |
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P2412H/P2412H-HF |
Temperature |
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Operating |
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0 °C to 40 °C |
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Non-operating |
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Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) |
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Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) |
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Humidity |
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Operating |
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10% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating |
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Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
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Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
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Altitude |
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Operating |
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3,048 m (10,000 ft) max |
Non-operating |
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10,688 m (35,000 ft) max |
Thermal dissipation |
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170.72 BTU/hour (maximum) |
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92.19 BTU/hour (typical) |
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Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:
P2412H/P2412H-HF
VESA Modes |
Horizontal Sync |
Vertical Sync |
Video |
Power Indicator |
Power Consumption |
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Normal operation |
Active |
Active |
Active |
Blue |
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W (maximum) ** |
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W (typical) |
Active-off mode |
Inactive |
Inactive |
Blanked |
Amber |
Less than 0.1 W |
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Switch off |
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Off |
Less than 0.1 W |
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The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.
*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active.
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Pin |
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15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable |
Number |
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1 |
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Video-Red |
2 |
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Video-Green |
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Video-Blue |
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GND |
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Self-test |
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GND-R |
7 |
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GND-G |
8 |
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GND-B |
9 |
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Computer 5V/3.3V |
10 |
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GND-sync |
11 |
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GND |
12 |
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DDC data |
13 |
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H-sync |
14 |
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V-sync |
15 
DDC clock
DVI Connector
Pin |
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24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable |
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TMDS RX2- |
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TMDS Ground |
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Floating |
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Floating |
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DDC Clock |
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DDC Data |
8 |
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Floating |
9 |
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TMDS RX1- |
10 |
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TMDS RX1+ |
11 |
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TMDS Ground |
12 |
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Floating |
13 |
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Floating |
14 |
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+5V/+3.3V power |
15 |
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Self test |
16 |
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Hot Plug Detect |
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TMDS RX0- |
18 |
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TMDS RX0+ |
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TMDS Ground |
20 |
Floating |
21 |
Floating |
22 |
TMDS Ground |
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TMDS Clock+ |
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TMDS Clock- |
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 (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor.
NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.
Transfer Speed |
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Data |
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Power Consumption |
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Rate |
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High speed |
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480 Mbps |
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2.5W (Max, each port) |
Full speed |
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12 Mbps |
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2.5W (Max, each port) |
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Low speed |
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1.5 Mbps |
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2.5W (Max, each port) |
USB Upstream Connector
Pin Number 
4-pin Side of the Connector
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