36 | Operating your monitor
Setting up your monitor
Setting the maximum resolution
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10:
1.
For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2.
Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
3.
Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 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. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:
∞
Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer’s Service Tag, and download
the latest driver for your graphics card.
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.
If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with
internet access
1.
Go to www.dell.com/support, 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 the resolution
to 1920 x 1080 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell
to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics
card
In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10:
1.
For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2.
Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
3.
Click Change Display Settings.
4.
Click Advanced Settings.
5.
Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the
window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
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