Dell P2214H/P2414H manual Built-in Diagnostics

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4.This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

5.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.

NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.

To run the built-in diagnostics:

1.Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).

2.Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode.

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Contents User’s Guide Rev. A00 Contents FCC Notices U.S. Only and Other Regulatory Package Contents About Your MonitorProduct Features Identifying Parts and Controls Front ViewBack View Back View with monitor standSide View Bottom View Monitor Specifications Flat Panel SpecificationsResolution Specifications Preset Display ModesSupported Video Modes Electrical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics Power Management Modes VesaVGA Connector Pin Pin Side Number Connected Signal Cable Pin AssignmentsDVI Connector Pin Pin Side Number Connected Signal Cable DisplayPort Connector Plug and Play CapabilityUSB Upstream Connector Pin Number Pin Side of the ConnectorUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines USB Downstream ConnectorCleaning Your Monitor USB PortsAbout Your Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Attaching the StandSetting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB cable Organizing Your CablesRemoving the Monitor Stand Attaching the Cable CoverWall Mounting Optional Setting Up the Monitor Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel ControlsShortcut key Preset Modes Operating the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitorFront Panel Button Using the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu SystemBack Page Page Icon Menu andDescription Submenus Operating the Monitor Input Color Format Operating the Monitor Settings Image EnhanceAspect Ratio PositionEnergy Settings Operating the Monitor Other Settings Operating the Monitor Page Page Setting the Maximum Resolution See Troubleshooting for more informationUsing the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, SwivelVertical Extension Rotating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Troubleshooting Self-TestBuilt-in Diagnostics Common Problems Input Source menuTroubleshooting Product Specific Problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms ExperienceUniversal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems Symptoms ExperienceSpecific What You Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution