Dell U2415 Manual
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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 Operating the Monitor. Pin Number19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1TMDS DATA 2+ 2TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3TMDS DATA 2- 4TMDS DATA 1+ 5GND 6TMDS DATA 1- 7MHL+ 8TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9MHL- 10TMDS CLOCK+ 11GND 12TMDS CLOCK- 13CEC 14Reserved (N.C. on device) 15DDC CLOCK (SCL) 16DDC DATA (SDA) 17GND 18VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum) 19CBUS
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 port) Pin Number9-pin Side of the Connector 1VCC 2D- 3D+ 4GND 5SSTX- 6SSTX+ 7GND 8SSRX- 9SSRX+
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 normal functionality. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Pin Number9-pin Side of the Connector 1VCC 2D- 3D+ 4GND 5SSTX- 6SSTX+ 7GND 8SSRX- 9SSRX+
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 solution suitable for the anti- static coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. •Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. •If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. •Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor. •To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use.
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 snaps into place.
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 below steps:
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.
Setting Up the Monitor | 29 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 computer may vary.
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 a nearby outlet. 4Turn On the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.