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Setting up the monitor
Connecting your monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions.
NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the Dell-supplied cables inside the box. Dell does not guarantee the
video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used.
NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them.
NOTE: Do not connect all the cables to the computer simultaneously .
NOTE: The images are for the purpose of illustration only. The appearance of the computer may vary.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect the DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable or HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
3. Connect the USB Type-B end of the upstream cable to the monitor and the USB Type-A end of the cable to the computer.
4. Connect the USB peripherals to the USB 5Gbps downstream ports on the monitor.
5. Connect the power cables of your computer and monitor into a wall outlet.
6. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Common problems.
Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable
Figure 27. DisplayPort connection
Connecting the HDMI cable
Figure 28. HDMI connection
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