Dell UltraSharp U2717D User’s Guide
Summary
This user guide provides comprehensive documentation for the product. The document includes detailed information about setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the desktop. It covers key features, specifications, installation procedures, troubleshooting steps, and best practices. The manual is designed for system administrators, IT professionals, and end users who need to deploy, manage, or operate the equipment effectively. Readers will find step-by-step instructions, technical diagrams, safety information, and reference materials to ensure proper usage and optimal performance.
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Dell Ultra Sharp U2717D User’s Guide
Model: U2717D Regulatory model: U2717Dt
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Dell Ultra Sharp U2717D User’s Guide Model: U2717D Regulatory model: U2717Dt
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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 instructions are not followed...
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Contents About Your Monitor . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Common Problems. .51 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mobile...
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About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items m...
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USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) DP cable (m DP to DP) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell Ultra...
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Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
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Back View Label Description Use VESA mountiong holes (100 mm Wall mount monitor using VESA- x 100 mm-behind attached VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 cover) mm). Regulatory label Lists the...
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Bottom View Label Description Use AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. HDMI /MHL connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL devices with MHL cable (optional). DP connecto...
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Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-plane switching (IPS) Viewable image Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 inches) Active Area Horizontal 569.736 mm ...
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Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (k Hz) (Hz) Vertical) MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency About Your ...
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MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external monitor that can be supported 2560 x 1440/60 Hz 2560 x 1440/60 Hz NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution support...
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Height (compressed) 387.2mm (15.24 inches) Width 292.4 mm (11.51 inches) Depth 200.3 mm (7.89 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 9.9 kg (21.83 lb) Weight with stand assembly 7.3 kg (16.09 lb) and ca...
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Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as ...
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Pin Assignments DP connector (in) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3(n) GND ML3(p) ML2(n) GND ML2(p) ML1(u) GND ML1(p) ML0(n) GND ML0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) GND AUX CH (n)...
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DP connector (out) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML0(p) GND ML0(n) ML1(p) GND ML1(n) ML2(p) GND ML2(n) ML3(p) GND ML3(n) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH(p) GND AUX CH(n) Hot Plug Detect ...
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m DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable GND Hot Plug Detect ML3 (n) CONFIG1 ML3 (p) CONFIG2 GND GND ML2 (n) ML0 (p) ML2 (p) ML0 (p) GND GND ML1 (n) AUX (p) ML1 (p) 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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MHL connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable N/C CD_SENSE N/C N/C TMDS_GND N/C MHL+ MHL_Shield MHL- N/C TMDS_GND N/C N/C N/C CD_PULLUP N/C VBUS_CBUS_GND VBUS CBUS 2Shell Shield A...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devi...
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Plug-and-Play 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 disp...
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Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand...
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• Hold the stand base with the triangle mark ▲ facing upward. • Align the stand base protruded blocks to the matching slot on the stand. • Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. Setti...
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• Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. • After fully tighten the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. 24 | Setting Up the Monitor
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Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions....
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NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After yo...
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Connecting the HDMI cable(Optional) Connecting the DP (or m DP) cable NOTE: Default is DP port. Select input source on monitor to switch to m DP. Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (...
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Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option. NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when use DP out connector. Connecting the USB cable Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL) NOTE: This monito...
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4 Select input source on monitor to HDMI (MHL) by using OSD menu (see Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu for details). 5 If the monitor does not display an image, see Mobile High-Definition Link (...
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Removing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The procedure below is applica...
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Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monito...
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Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics o...
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The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Use this button to choose ...
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Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD me...
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for t...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100)....
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus DP Select DP input when you are using the DP (Display Port) connector. Use to select the DP input source. m DP Select m DP input when you are using the m DP (mini Di...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp., s RGB or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Def...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI, m ...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Monitor Sleep After Timeout: Monitor goes into sleep aft...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 57 |
| File Size | 4.54 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the screen resolution and size of the Dell UltraSharp U2717D?
It has a 68.47 cm (27-inch) active area display with 2560 x 1440 resolution.
How do I clean the monitor safely?
Unplug the power cable and use a lightly dampened soft cloth. Do not use ammonia or abrasive cleaners.
What tools are needed to attach the stand?
The stand base attaches using a Phillips screwdriver, while the stand riser attaches using a hex key.
Can I mount this monitor on a wall?
Yes, it features VESA 100 mm mounting holes and a removable pedestal for wall mounting.