Dell U2415 Manual

About Your Monitor  |  21
MHL Connector
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...

22  |  About Your Monitor
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.
 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible.
* Up to 2A on USB downstream port (port with  lightning icon) with BC1.2 
compliance devices or normal USB devices.
USB Upstream Connector
Transfer SpeedData RatePower Consumption*
Super-speed5 Gbps4.5 W (Max, each port)
High speed480 Mbps4.5 W (Max, each port)
Full speed12 Mbps4.5 W (Max, each...

About Your Monitor  |  23
USB Downstream Connector
USB Ports
•1 upstream - back
•5 downstream - back
•Power Charging Port- the port with  lightning icon; supports fast current 
charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible.
 NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer.
 NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the 
power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached 
peripherals may take a few seconds to resume...

24  |  About Your Monitor
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
 CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.
 WARNING:  Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from 
the electrical outlet.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or 
handling your monitor:
•To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If 
possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or...

Setting Up the Monitor  |  25
Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
 NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
 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 the set up instructions.
To attach the monitor stand:
1Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.
2Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the 
monitor.
3Press the stand till it...

26  |  Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting Your Monitor
 WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 
Safety Instructions.
 NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 
Connect the DP/Mini-DP to DP/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the HDMI cable
Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable 

Setting Up the Monitor    |   27
Connecting the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable
Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) 
function
 NOTE: U2415 supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC 
Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option.
The default out of factory setting in the U2415 is DP1.1a. 
To enable MST connection, please use only DP cable as provided in box (or other DP1.2 
certified cable) and change the DP setting to DP1.2 by performing the...

28  |  Setting Up the Monitor A) Monitor is able to show content
1Use OSD button to navigate to Display.
2Go to DisplayPort 1.2 selection.
3Select Enable or Disable accordingly
4Follow the screen message to confirm selection of DP1.2 or DP1.1a. 

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B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen)
1Use the  and  button to highlight DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort.
2Press and hold the  button for approximately 8 seconds.
3The DisplayPort configuration message will appear:
4Use the  button to enable DP1.2 or  button to exit without making any 
changes. 
Repeat the above steps to change the setting back to DP 1.1a if necessary.
 CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance 
of the...

30  |  Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the USB 3.0 cable
After you have completed connecting the Mini-DP to DP/DP/HDMI cable, follow the 
procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your 
monitor setup:
1Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port 
on your computer. (See 
Bottom View for details.)
2Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor.
3Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into...