dell u2414m connection issues

[peteshuk]

hello,

 

i dont know if im being stupid here but i just bought a new monitor which is the dell u2414m and i went through the installation intructions and all i get is flashing colurs when my monitor is connected, my old monitor works fine?

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

Make sure the cable is properly connected. Also try rebooting the PC.

[Plastic Nev]

Hi, and welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help.

What make is the Computer and the original monitor, is that also a Dell?

If not, though I doubt it, there just may be a compatibility problem with pin connections, Dell are well known for having some none standard parts.

 

However if it all checks out as OK, it just may be one of those duff ones that managed to get sneaked through quality control, so send it back under warranty.

 

Edit to add, after a search, I did find others with flashing colours problems, they found that entering the menu from the menu button on the monitor, then selecting Factory Reset, after that there should be something called Burn in, all you need then is to turn off the Burn in setting.

 

To see the full postings on this issue, look here:-

 

http://forum.desktopreview.com/monitors-displays/236538-how-disable-flashing-colors-dell-monitor.html

 

(Thanks to DSTM for help in this)

Nev.

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One more thing to check is the resolution you have set on your old monitor. Some resolutions are not 'native' to LCD panels, and the symptoms you describe could be due to an odd resolution.

 

The best way to check to check it is to run your PC with your old monitor, set the resolution to something low, say 1280 x 1024, and make sure the refresh rate isn't high - 60Hz say.

 

Save and reboot with your new monitor and see what happens.