Dell Alienware AW2521HFA Monitor User's Guide
Summary
Unleash peak performance with the Alienware AW2521HFA monitor. This comprehensive user guide is essential reading for new owners, gamers, and professionals who want to maximize their display experience. It provides step-by-step instructions on everything from initial setup and hardware identification to advanced features like color calibration, physical adjustments (tilt/swivel), and operating the detailed On-Screen Display (OSD). Easily master your connection options, navigate troubleshooting processes, and ensure optimal viewing quality every time you turn it on.
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Alienware AW2521HFA/ AW2521HFLA Monitor User’s Guide
Model: AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Regulatory model: AW2521HFb
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Alienware AW2521HFA/ AW2521HFLA Monitor User’s Guide Model: AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Regulatory model: AW2521HFb
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if...
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Contents About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product features . . . . ...
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VESA wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Operating the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contact Dell. NOTE: Some c...
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I/O cover Power cable (varies by country) Display Port cable (Display Port to Display Port) HDMI cable USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Quick Setup Guide Safety, Environme...
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Product features The Alienware 25 Gaming monitor is available in two color variants: Dark Side of the Moon (AW2521HFA) and Lunar Light (AW2521HFLA). Both monitors offer active matrix, Thin-Film Transi...
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* The 1 ms gray-to-gray mode is achievable in the Extreme mode to reduce visible motion blur and increased image responsiveness. However, this may introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts...
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Back view Back view without monitor stand Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. Function buttons For more information, see Operating the monitor. ...
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Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Lighting dock connector When the stand riser is attached to the monitor, the dock connector supplies power to the light on the stand. Cable-management ...
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Headphone port Connect headphone or speakers. CAUTION: Increasing the audio output beyond 50% on the volume control or equalizer may increase the output voltage on the headphones thereby increasing th...
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Pixel pitch 0.2832 mm x 0.2802 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Vertical 178° (typical) Horizontal 178° (typical) Luminance output 400 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate...
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Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) 5.27 mm Left/Right 5.27 mm/5.27 mm 14.19 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -20° to 20° Pivot -90° to 90° Dell Dis...
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Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel clock Sync polarity frequency frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (k Hz) (Hz) Vertical) VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31...
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Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) 240 V: 60 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) Power consumption 0.2 W (Off mode)1 0.3 W (Standby mode)1 20.4 W (On mode)1 72 W (Max.)2 17.18 W (Pon)3 55....
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Physical characteristics Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Signal cable type Digital: HDMI, 19 pins Digital: Display Port, 20 pins Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work o...
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Environmental characteristics Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Compliant standards Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating Stor...
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Pin assignments Display Port connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3 (n) GND ML3 (p) ML2 (n) GND ML2 (p) ML1 (n) GND ML1 (p) ML0 (n) GND ML0 (p) GND GND AUX (p) GND AUX (n) ...
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HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA ...
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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. Transfer speed Data...
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USB downstream connector Pin number 9-pin side of the connector VCC D- D+ GND SSRX- SSRX+ GND SSTX- SSTX+ USB ports 1 x upstream - rear 2 x downstream - rear 2 x downstream - bottom Power charging por...
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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 af...
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Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not factory-installed. NOTE: The following instructions are only applicable for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are a...
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5. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. CAUTION: When connecting the stand assembly to the display, do not place the stand riser directly on the display bac...
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7. Route the power cable through the cable-management slot on the stand and then through the cable-management clip at the back of the display. 8. Connect the power cable to the monitor. 9. Route the r...
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11. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 12. Lift the pro...
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13. Slide the tabs on the I/O cover into the slots on the display back cover until it snaps into place. NOTE: Ensure that all cables pass through the I/O cover and cable- management slot on the stand ...
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Connecting the computer 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. NOTE: The ima...
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Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the display when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicabl...
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6. Press and hold the stand release button. 7. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Setting up the monitor
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VESA wall mounting (optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm) Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a s...
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Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the power button to turn on the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. 1. Pre...
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For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. Toggles between the menu items. Increases (up) or decreases (down) the parameters of selected menu item. Using the rear-panel controls Use the control b...
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When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current settings of some OSD functions. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Acces...
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Preset Modes MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games. RPG: Loads color settings ideal for Role-Playing Games (RPG). SPORTS: L...
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Game Enhance The feature offers three available functions to enhance your Mode gameplay experience. Off Select to disable the functions under Game Enhance Mode. Timer Allows you to disable or enable t...
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Dark Stabilizer The feature improves the visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. The higher the value (between 0 to 3), the better visibility in dark area of the display image. Hue This feature can s...
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. DP Select the DP input when you are using the Display Port (DP) connector. P...
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Alien FX Use this menu to adjust the LED light settings for the Power Lighting button, Alienware logo, and the light stripe on the stand. Color To specify an LED lighting color, select On and move the...
Manual Details
| Brand | Alienware |
|---|---|
| Pages | 68 |
| File Size | 5.87 MB |
| Published | May 13, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my USB ports are working slowly?
Try reconnecting the upstream cable, rebooting the computer, or moving peripherals further from the USB port.
How can I wall mount this monitor?
The manual references VESA wall mounting (optional).
What type of peripheral connection is supported via the USB interface?
It features both a USB upstream connector and multiple USB downstream connectors.
How do you adjust the rotation display settings?
You must use 'Adjusting the rotation display settings of your system' on your computer.