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Dell UltraSharp UP3017

User’s Guide

Model: UP3017
Regulatory model: UP3017t
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.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.

Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international
copyright and intellectual property laws.
Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.
All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

2016 – 06    Rev. A00


Contents
About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . .58

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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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 may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

Monitor

Stand riser

Stand base

Power cable (varies by country)

USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables


the USB ports on the monitor)

DP cable (DP to mDP)

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• Drivers and documentation media
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety, Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
• Factory Calibration Report

Product Features
The Dell UltraSharp UP3017 monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid
crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 75.62 cm (30-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1600 (16:10
aspect ratio) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Tilt, swivel, pivot and vertical extension adjustment capabilities.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, mDP, HDMI, and USB 3.0 helps future-proof
your monitor.
• Supports major color space standards for Adobe RGB, sRGB, REC709 and DCI-P3.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
• Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image
color Matching File (ICM), Dell Display Manager software application and product
documentation.
• Supports DP 1.2 MST (also known as DP Daisy Chain) for multiple monitor setup.
• Security lock slot.
• Supports Asset Management Capability.
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for Panel only.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view

1 2

Label Description
1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2 Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

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Back View

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1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x Wall mount monitor using VESA-
100 mm-behind attached VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100
cover) mm).
2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor.
4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock
(sold separately).
5 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact
Tag label Dell for technical support.
6 Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell soundbar.
NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip
covering the mounting slots before affixing
the Dell Soundbar.
Dell soundbar is sold separately.
7 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.

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Side View

USB downstream port


Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.

Bottom View
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1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9
Label Description Use
1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 HDMI 1 connector
Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional).
3 HDMI 2 connector
4 DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.
5 mDP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP to mDP cable.
6 DP connector (out) DP output for MST (multi-stream transport) capable
monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be connected as the
last monitor in the MST chain. To enable MST, refer to
instruction on section “Connecting the Monitor for DP
MST Function”.
NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when useing the DP
out connector.

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7 Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through
HDMI or DP audio channels.
Only supports 2-channel audio.
NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support
headphones.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing
damage or loss.
8 USB upstream ports Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor
to the computer. Once this cable is connected, you
can use the USB downstream connectors on the
monitor.
9 USB downstream ports Connect your USB device. You can only use this
connector after you have connected the USB cable
to the computer and USB upstream connector on the
monitor. Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.
10 Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).

Monitor Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:10
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal 75.62 cm (30 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 641.3 mm (25.2 inches)
Vertical 400.8 mm (15.8 inches)
Area 257025.0 mm2 (398.2 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.251 mm x 0.251 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 101
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating
Backlight White LED, EDGELIGHT system
Response Time (Gray to 6 ms (FAST mode)
Gray) 8 ms (NORMAL mode)

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Color depth 1.07 Billion colors
Color gamut* 99% Adobe RGB
99% sRGB
99% REC 709
99% DCI-P3
Calibration accuracy Delta E < 2 (average)
Connectivity • 1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
• 1 x mDP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
• 1 x DP 1.2 (out) with MST (HDCP 1.4)
• 2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
• 2 x USB 3.0 downstream port
• 2 x USB 3.0 with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A (max)
• 2 x USB 3.0 upstream port
• 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack)
Border width (edge of 22.71 mm (Top/Left/Right)
monitor to active area) 23.48 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 150 mm
Tilt -5° to 21°
Swivel -30° to 30°
Pivot -90° to 90°
Cable management Yes
Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features
(DDM) Compatibility
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft
stand lock slot (to panel)

NOTE *: at panel native only, under Custom Mode preset.

Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 113 kHz (DP/HDMI)
Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 86 Hz (DP/HDMI)
Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, QHD
(DP & HDMI playback)

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Preset Display Modes
Horizontal Sync Polarity
Vertical Pixel Clock
Display Mode Frequency (Horizontal/
Frequency (Hz) (MHz)
(kHz) Vertical)
720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.04 59.95 154.0 +/-
VESA, 2048 x 1080 26.27 24 58.22 +/-
VESA, 2048 x 1280 - R 78.918 59.922 174.25 +/-
VESA, 2560 x 1600 98.71 59.97 268.5 +/-

MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes


MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external Monitors that can be supported
2560 x 1600/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/60 Hz
2560 x 1600/60 Hz 1 2
NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1600 60Hz only.

Electrical Specifications
Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line.
Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance.
• DP/HDMI signal input support
Input voltage/ frequency/ 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum)
current
Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)

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Physical Characteristics
Connector type • DP connector (include DP in and DP out)
• mDP connector
• HDMI connector
• Audio line-out
• USB 3.0 connector
(Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2)
Signal cable type (in-box) DP to mDP, 1.8 M cable
USB 3.0, 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 632.3 mm (24.89 inches)
Height (compressed) 482.3 mm (18.99 inches)
Width 686.9 mm (27.04 inches)
Depth 217.0 mm (8.54 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 447.1 mm (17.60 inches)
Width 686.9 mm (27.04 inches)
Depth 58.0 mm (2.28 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 478.2 mm (18.83 inches)
Height (compressed) 430.5 mm (16.95 inches)
Width 343.5 mm (13.52 inches)
Depth 217.0 mm (8.54 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 13.10 kg (28.88 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and 9.59 kg (21.14 lb)
cables
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount 6.49 kg (14.31 lb)
considerations - no cables)
Weight of stand assembly 2.81 kg (6.19 lb)
Front frame gloss 2~4 GU

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Environmental Characteristics
Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR certified yes
Monitor
EPEAT EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies
by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by
country.
TCO Certified Display yes
RoHS Compliant yes
BFR/PVC Free monitor
yes
(excluding cables)
Temperature
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation 368.51 BTU/hour (maximum)
221.79 BTU/hour (typical)

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 power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard,
mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power
saving feature.

VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Indicator Power Consumption


Modes Sync Sync
Normal Active Active Active White 108 W (maximum)**
operation 54 W (typical)
Active-off Inactive Inactive Off White Less than 0.3 W
mode (Glowing)
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W

Energy Star Power Consumption


PON 38.4 W***
ETEC 120.0 kWh****

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The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the
active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed:
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

No DP signal from your device.

Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up.

If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select

the correct input source.

*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting


the AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of On mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product
may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you
ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the
customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical
tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or
implied.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.

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Pin Assignments
DP connector (in)

Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable

1 ML3(n)
2 GND
3 ML3(p)
4 ML2(n)
5 GND
6 ML2(p)
7 ML1(u)
8 GND
9 ML1(p)
10 ML0(n)
11 GND
12 ML0(p)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH (p)
16 DP_Cable Detect
17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 GND
20 +3.3V DP_PWR

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DP connector (out)

Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable

1 ML0(p)
2 GND
3 ML0(n)
4 ML1(p)
5 GND
6 ML1(n)
7 ML2(p)
8 GND
9 ML2(n)
10 ML3(p)
11 GND
12 ML3(n)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH(p)
16 GND
17 AUX CH(n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 GND
20 DP_PWR

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mDP connector

Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable

1 GND
2 Hot Plug Detect
3 ML3 (n)
4 CONFIG1
5 ML3 (p)
6 CONFIG2
7 GND
8 GND
9 ML2 (n)
10 ML0 (p)
11 ML2 (p)
12 ML0 (p)
13 GND
14 DP_Cable Detect
15 ML1 (n)
16 AUX (p)
17 ML1 (p)
18 AUX (n)
19 GND
20 +3.3V DP_PWR

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HDMI connector

Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable


1 TMDS DATA 2+
2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3 TMDS DATA 2-
4 TMDS DATA 1+
5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6 TMDS DATA 1-
7 TMDS DATA 0+
8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

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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 devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 2 USB downstream ports.
Your computer has the following USB ports:
• 2 upstream - bottom
• 4 downstream - 2 at left side, 2 at bottom
Power Charging Port - the ports with battery icon supports fast current
charging capability if the device is BC 1.2 compatible.
NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the power
save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals
may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.

Transfer speed Data rate Power consumption


SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max., each port)
Hi-Speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)

USB upstream port USB downstream port

Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name


1 VBUS 1 VBUS
2 D- 2 D-
3 D+ 3 D+
4 GND 4 GND
5 StdB_SSTX- 5 StdA_SSRX-
6 StdB_SSTX+ 6 StdA_SSRX+
7 GND_DRAIN 7 GND_DRAIN
8 StdB_SSRX- 8 StdA_SSTX-
9 StdB_SSRX+ 9 StdA_SSTX+
Shell Shield Shell Shield

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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 display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself
and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can
select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor
settings, see Operating the Monitor.

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 affect
the display quality or usability. For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see
Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.

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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. If you purchased
any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up.
CAUTION: Place monitor on a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the
display panel.

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To attach the monitor stand:


1 Remove the monitor protective cover and place the moitor with its front facing
downward on it.
2 Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the
monitor.
3 Press the stand down till it snaps into its place.

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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.

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• Lift the screw handle and turn the
screw clockwise.
• After fully tightening the screw, fold the
screw handle flat within the recess.

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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.

Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension


With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most
comfortable viewing angle.

30° 150 mm
30°

21°

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Rotating the Monitor


Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended and fully
tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.

1 90° 90°

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NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with
your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with
this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see
the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
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 you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to
adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System.
NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the
graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on
rotating the ’contents’ on your display.
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:
1 Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.
3 If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred
rotation.
4 If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column
select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.
5 If you have an Intel® graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic
Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.

NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to
www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

Connecting Your Monitor


WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions.

To connect your monitor to the computer:


1 Turn off your computer.
2 Connect the DP-mDP/HDMI/USB cable from your monitor to
the computer. (Vertically extend and tilt the monitor completely to rotate it for
cable connection. See Rotating the Monitor.)
3 Switch on your monitor.
4 Select the correct input source at Monitor OSD Menu and turn on your
computer.
NOTE: UP3017 default setting is DP 1.2. A DP 1.1 Graphic card may not display
normally. Please refer to “product specific problems – No image when using DP
connection to the PC” to change default setting.

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Single monitor connection
Connecting the DP (or mDP) cable

mDP

DP

NOTE: Default is DP port. Select input source on monitor to switch to mDP.

Connecting the HDMI cable (Optional)

HDMI HDMI

Connecting the USB cable


After you have completed connecting the DP-mDP cables, follow the procedure below
to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup:
1 a. Connect one computer:
Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port
on your computer.
b. Connect two computers:
Connect the upstream USB 3.0 ports to appropriate USB 3.0 ports on the two
computers. Then use the OSD menu to select between the two USB upstream
sources and input sources. See USB Select Switch.
NOTE: When connecting two computers to the monitor, the monitor’s USB
downstream ports for the keyboard and mouse can be assigned to different input
signals from the two computers by changing the USB Selection setting from the
OSD menu. (See USB Selection for details)
2 Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor.
3 Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into nearby outlet.

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USB

USB

a. Connect one computer


USB

USB

b. Connect two computers


4 Turn On the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an
image, see Troubleshooting.

Multiple monitor connections


Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST)
function

DP out

mDP
mDP
DP

NOTE: Supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC
Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option.

NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when useing the DP out connector.

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Organizing Your Cables

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting
Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above.

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 applicable for the default stand. If you
purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to
set it up.
To remove the stand:
1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.
2 Press and hold the stand-release button.
3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.

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Wall Mounting (Optional)

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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 monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table.
2 Remove the stand.
3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the
plastic cover.
4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
5 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the
wall mounting kit.
NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum
weight/load bearing capacity of 6.49 kg (14.31 lb).

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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 of the
image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows
the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.

1 2 3 4 5 6

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The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Front‑Panel Button Description


1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset
color modes.

Shortcut key:
Preset Modes
2 Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/
Contrast” menu.

Shortcut key:
Brightness/Contrast
3 Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source.

Shortcut key:
Input Source
4 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display
(OSD) and select the OSD menu.
See Accessing the Menu System.
Menu
5 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit
the OSD main menu.
Exit
6 Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off.
The white LED indicates the monitor is On and fully
functional.
Power (with power light A glowing white LED indicates DPMS Power Save
indicator) Mode.

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Front‑Panel Button
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

1 2 3

Front Panel Button Description


1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust
items in the OSD menu.
Up Down
2 Use the OK button to confirm your selection.

OK

3 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.

Back

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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 the OSD menu
to disappear.
1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.

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Brightness/Contrast

Input Source

Color

Display

PIP/PBP

USB Selection 75% 75%

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

2 Press the and buttons to move between options. As you move from one
icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3 Press the or or button once to activate the highlighted option.
4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5 Press to enter the slide bar and then use the or button, according to the
indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6 Select the to return to previous menu or to accept and return to previous
menu.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Contrast Dell UltraSharp UP3017 Energy Use

Brightness/Contrast

Input Source

Color

Display

PIP/PBP

USB Selection 75% 75%

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight


(minimum 0; maximum 100).
Press the button to increase brightness.
Press the button to decrease brightness.
NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when
Dynamic Contrast is switched on.
Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if
further adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase contrast and press the
button to decrease contrast (between 0 and 100).
Contrast adjusts the difference between darkness and
lightness on the monitor.
Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different
video inputs that are be connected to your monitor.
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Brightness/Contrast DP

Input Source mDP

Color HDMI1

Display HDMI2

PIP/PBP Auto select On

USB Selection Reset Input Source

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
DP Select DP input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort)
connector.
Use to select the DP input source.
mDP Select mDP input when you are using the
mDP (mini DisplayPort) connector.
Use to select the mDP input source.
HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 input when you are using the HDMI
connector.
Use to select the HDMI 1 input source.
HDMI 2 Select the HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI
connector.
Use to select the HDMI 2 input source.
Auto Select Use to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for
available input sources.
Reset Input Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the factory
Source defaults.
Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode.
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Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard

Input Source Input Color Format RGB

Color Gamma 2.2

Display Reset Color

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Preset Mode When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard,
ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game,Color Temp.,
Color Space, or Custom Color from the list.
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Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard

Input Source Input Color Format ComfortView


Color
Gamma Multimedia
Display
Reset Color Movie
PIP/PBP
Game
USB Selection
Color Temp.
Audio
Color Space
Energy

Menu Custom Color

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

• Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset


mode.
• ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted
from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for
your eyes.
• Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications.
• Movie: Ideal for movies.
• Game: Ideal for most gaming applications.
• Color Temp.: The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow
tint with slider set at 5,000K or cooler with blue tint with
slider set at 10,000K.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
• Color Space: Allows users to select the color space: Adobe
RGB, sRGB, REC709, DCI-P3, CAL1, CAL2.
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Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Adobe RGB

Input Source Input Color Format sRGB

Color Gamma REC709

Display Reset Color DCI-P3

PIP/PBP CAL1 YYYY-MM-DD

USB Selection CAL2 YYYY-MM-DD

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

–– Adobe RGB: This mode is compatible with Adobe


RGB (99% coverage).
–– sRGB: Emulates 99% sRGB.
–– REC709: This mode matches 99% REC709 standard.
–– DCI-P3: This mode reproduces 99% of DCI-P3 digital
cinema color standard.
–– CAL1/CAL2: User calibrated preset mode using Dell
Ultrasharp Color Calibration Software or other Dell
approved software. Dell Ultrasharp Color Calibration
Software works with the X-rite colorimeter i1Display
Pro. The i1Display Pro can be purchased from the
Dell Electronics, Software and Accessories website.
NOTE: Accuracy of sRGB, Adobe RGB, REC709, DCI-P3,
CAL1 and CAL2 are optimized for RGB input color format.
NOTE: Factory Reset will remove all calibrated data in CAL1
and CAL2.
NOTE: YYYY-MM-DD depicts last calibration date. If this
space is blanked it means no calibration was saved.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
• Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color
settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red,
Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color
mode.
Use the and buttons to select the Gain, Offset,
Hue, Saturation.

Custom Color

Gain

Offset

Hue

Saturation

–– Gain: Select it to adjust input RGB signal gain level


(default value are 100).
–– Offset: Select it to adjust RGB black-level offset value
(default value are 50) to control your monitor base
color.
–– Hue: Select it to adjust RGBCMY hue value
individually (default value are 50).
–– Saturation: Select it to adjust RGBCMY saturation
value individually (default value are 50).

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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 or DP-mDP cable.
YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only
YPbPr output.
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Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes

Input Source Input Color Format RGB

Color Gamma YPbPr

Display Reset Color

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Gamma Allows you to set the display Gamma according to your


system.
Hue Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for Movie and Game
mode.
Saturation Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for Movie and
Game mode.
Reset Color Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory defaults.
Display Use the Display menu to adjust image.
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Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:10

Input Source Monitor Sleep Sleep After Timeout

Color Sharpness 50
Display Dynamic Contrast

PIP/PBP Response Time Normal

USB Selection MST Off

Audio Uniformity Compensation Off

Energy Display Info

Menu Reset Display

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, Auto Resize, 4:3, or
1:1.
Monitor Sleep Sleep After Timeout: Monitor goes into sleep after timeout.
Never: Monitor never goes into sleep.
Sharpness Makes the image look sharper or softer.
Use or to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’ to ‘100’.
Dynamic Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide
Contrast sharper and more detailed image quality.
Push the button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On”
or “Off”.
NOTE: For Game and Movie preset mode only.
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you
select Game or Movie preset mode.
Response Time Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.

MST DP Multi Stream Transport, Set to ON enables MST(DP out),


Set to OFF disables MST function.
Uniformity Select screen brightness and color uniformity compensation
Compensation settings. Off is factory setting by default.
Uniformity Compensation adjusts different areas of the
screen with respect to the center to achieve uniform
brightness and color over the entire screen.
Display Info Displays the monitor’s current settings.
Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
PIP/PBP This function brings up a window displaying image from
another input source. Thus you can watch two images from
different sources at the same time.
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Brightness/Contrast PIP/PBP Mode Off

Input Source PIP/PBP (Sub) mDP

Color PIP Location Top-Right

Display USB Select Switch

PIP/PBP Video Swap

USB Selection Contrast (Sub)

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Sub - Window
Main Window
DP mDP HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DP X √ √ √
mDP √ X √ √
HDMI 1 √ √ X √
HDMI 2 √ √ √ X
NOTE: When you use the PIP/PBP feature, the DP MST
(Daisy Chain) function is disabled.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
PIP/PBP Mode Adjusts the PBP (Picture by Picture) model to PIP Small, PIP
Large, PBP Aspect Ratio, or PBP Fill. You can disable this
feature by selecting Off.
Off PIP Small PIP Large PBP Aspect PBP Fill
Ratio

PIP/PBP (Sub) Select between the different video signals that may be
connected to your monitor for the PIP/PBP sub-window.
PIP Location Select PIP sub-window position.
Use or to browse and to select Top-Right, Top-
Left, Bottom-Right, or Bottom-left.
USB Select Select to switch between the USB upstream sources in PBP
Switch mode.
Video Swap Swap Main & Sub video.
Contrast (Sub) Change Contrast settings of Sub video.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
USB Selection Select the USB upstream signals from the list: DP, mDP
and HDMI, thus the monitor’s USB downstream port (eg.
keyboard and mouse) can be used by the current input
signals when connecting a computer to either one of the
upstream ports.
The display and USB upstream ports connection can be
changed by selecting the input source function.
When you use only one upstream port, the connected
upstream port is active.
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Brightness/Contrast USB 1 DP

Input Source USB 2 HDMI1

Color

Display

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

NOTE: To prevent data damage or loss, before changing


USB upstream ports, make sure that NO USB storage devices
are in use by the computer connected to the monitor’s USB
upstream port.
USB 1 Use the to Indicate the input signal for USB 1.
USB 2 Use the to Indicate the input signal for USB 2.
Audio Dell UltraSharp UP3017 Energy Use

Brightness/Contrast Audio source Main

Input Source Reset Audio

Color

Display

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Audio source Allows you to set the audio source from the main window or
the sub-window.
Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings.
Energy Dell UltraSharp UP3017 Energy Use

Brightness/Contrast Power Button LED On During Active

Input Source USB Off During Standby

Color Reset Energy

Display

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Power Button Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy.
LED
USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor
standby mode.

NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available


when the USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will
be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in.
Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as,
the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu
remains on screen, and so on.
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Brightness/Contrast Language English

Input Source Rotation

Color Transparency 20

Display Timer 20 s

PIP/PBP Lock Unlock

USB Selection Reset Menu

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages.


(English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese,
Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
Rotation Rotates the OSD by 0/90/180/270 degrees.
You can adjust the menu according to your display rotation.
Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by using
and (min. 0 / max. 100).

Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains
active after you press a button.
Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second
increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected,
no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
NOTE:
Lock function – Either soft lock (through OSD menu) or
hard lock (Press and hold the exit button 6 sec)
Unlock function – Only hard unlock (Press and hold the exit
button 6 sec)
Reset Menu Restore the menu settings to factory defaults.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
Personalize Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input
Source, Aspect Ratio, Rotation, PIP/PBP Modes, USB Select
Switch, or Video Swap and set as shortcut key.
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Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes

Input Source Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast

Color Shortcut Key 3 Input Source

Display Reset Personalization

PIP/PBP

USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Reset Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults.


Personalization
Other Dell UltraSharp UP3017 Energy Use

Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Enable

Input Source LCD Conditioning Disable


Color
Firmware M3T101
Display
Reset Others
PIP/PBP
Factory Reset
USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the


DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on.

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Icon Menu and Description
Submenus
DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows
you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your
computer.
Select Disable to turn off this feature.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
performance of your monitor.
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Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Enable

Input Source LCD Conditioning Disable


Color
Firmware
Display
Reset Others
PIP/PBP
Factory Reset
USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on


Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some
time to run. Select Enable to start the process.
Dell UltraSharp UP3017 Energy Use

Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI

Input Source LCD Conditioning Enable


Color
Firmware Disable
Display
Reset Others
PIP/PBP
Factory Reset
USB Selection

Audio

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution : 2560x1600, 60Hz

Firmware Firmware version


Reset Others Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults.
Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults.
NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness
to compensate for LED aging.

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OSD Warning Messages
When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie),
manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be


switched off.
Do you want to continue?

No
Yes

When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the
following message:
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please
change your input timing to 2560x1600, 60Hz or any other monitor
listed timing as per the monitor specifications.

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from
the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency
ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 2560 x 1600.
You can see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be


disabled.
Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?

No
Yes

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When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears:
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

Entering Power Save Mode.

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear
depending on the selected input:

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

No DP signal from your device.

Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up.

If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select

the correct input source.

If either DP, mDP, HDMI1 or HDMI2 input is selected and the corresponding cable is not
connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No DP Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No mDP Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

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or

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No HDMI1 Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or
Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No HDMI2 Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

See Troubleshooting for more information.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions.

Self-Test
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor
is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following
steps:
1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test
operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer.
3 Turn on the monitor.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the
monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode,
the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the
dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No DP Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No mDP Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

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or

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No HDMI1 Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or

Dell UltraSharp UP3017

? No HDMI2 Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

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.

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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.

1 2 3 4 5 6
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1 Make sure 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.
3 Press and hold Button 1 for 5 seconds. A gray screen appears.
4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5 Press Button 1 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
6 Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text
screens.
The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 1 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool,
the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

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Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you
might encounter and the possible solutions:

Common What You


Possible Solutions
Symptoms Experience
No Video/Power No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the
LED off monitor and the computer is properly connected
and secure.
• Verify that the power outlet is functioning
properly using any other electrical equipment.
• Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
• Ensure that the correct input source is selected in
the Input Source menu.
No Video/Power No picture or no • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
LED on brightness • Perform monitor self-test feature check.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable
connector.
• Run the built-in diagnostics.
• Ensure that the correct input source is selected in
the Input Source menu.
Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off.
spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect
that can occur in LCD technology.
• For more information on Dell Monitor Quality
and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://
www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off.
bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect
that can occur in LCD technology.
• For more information on Dell Monitor Quality
and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: http://
www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Brightness Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Problems or too bright • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the
Problems malfunctions on monitor to the computer is connected properly
& off and is secure.
• Reset the monitor to factory settings.
• Perform monitor self-test feature check to
determine if the intermittent problem occurs in
self-test mode.

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Common What You
Possible Solutions
Symptoms Experience
Missing Color Picture missing
• Perform monitor self-test.
color • Ensure that the video cable connecting the
monitor to the computer is connected properly
and is secure.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable
connector.
Wrong Color Picture color • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the
not good Color menu OSD depending on the application.
• Adjust R/G/B value under Custom. Color in Color
menu OSD.
• Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or
YPbPr in the Color menu OSD.
• Run the built-in diagnostics.
Image retention Faint shadow • Use the Power Management feature to turn off
from a static from the static the monitor at all times when not in use (for more
image left on image displayed information, see Power Management Modes).
the monitor for appears on the • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing
a long period of screen screensaver.
time

Product Specific Problems


Specific What You Possible Solutions
Symptoms Experience
Screen image is Image is • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display
too small centered on menu OSD.
screen, but does • Reset the monitor to factory settings.
not fill entire
viewing area
Cannot adjust OSD does not • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power
the monitor appear on the cable, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor.
with the buttons screen • Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes,
on the front press and hold the button beside the power
panel button for 6 seconds to unlock (for more
information, see Lock).
No Input Signal No picture, • Check the signal source. Ensure the computer
when user the LED light is is not in the power saving mode by moving the
controls are white mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
pressed • Check whether the signal cable is plugged in
properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary.
• Reset the computer or video player.
The picture The picture • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of
does not fill the cannot fill the DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.
entire screen height or width • Run the built-in diagnostics.
of the screen

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Specific What You Possible Solutions
Symptoms Experience
No image Black screen • Verify which DP standard (DP 1.1a or DP 1.2) is
when using DP your Graphics Card certified to. Download and
connection to install the latest graphics card driver.
the PC • Some DP 1.1a graphics card cannot support
DP 1.2 monitors. Go to OSD menu, under Input
Source selection, press and hold DP select
key for 8 sec to change the monitor setting from
DP 1.2 to DP 1.1a.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems


Specific What You Possible Solutions
Symptoms Experience
USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your monitor is turned ON.
not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
• Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream
connector).
• Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.
• Reboot the computer.
• Some USB devices like external portable HDD
require higher electric current; connect the
device directly to the computer system.
Supre Speed Super Speed • Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable.
USB 3.0 USB 3.0 • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and
interface is slow. peripherals USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is
working slowly used.
or not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
at all • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream
connector).
• Reboot the computer.
Wireless USB Wireless USB • Increase the distance between the USB 3.0
peripherals stop peripherals peripherals and the wireless USB receiver.
working when a responding • Position your wireless USB receiver as close as
USB 3.0 device slowly or only possible to the wireless USB peripherals.
is plugged in working as • Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless
the distance USB receiver as far away as possible from the
between itself USB 3.0 port.
and its receiver
decreases

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Appendix

Safety Instructions
For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as
the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
For information on safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
Information (SERI).

FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory


Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance
website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in
your area.

To get online Monitor support content:


See www.dell.com/support/monitors.
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1 Go to www.dell.com/support.
2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu
at the top-left corner of the page.
3 Click Contact Us next to the country dropdown.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Setting Display Resolution to 2560 x 1600 (maximum)
For best performance, set the display resolution to 2560 x 1600 pixels by performing the
following steps:
In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:
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 Screen Resolution.
3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1600.
4 Click OK.
In Windows 10:
1 Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings.
2 Click Advanced display settings.
3 Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 2560 x 1600.
4 Click Apply.
If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update
your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the
computer system you are using, and follow the given steps.

Dell computer
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
2560 x 1600 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 2560 x 1600, please contact Dell
to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

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Non-Dell computer
In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:
1 For Windows 8 or 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.).
6 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,
http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com).
7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution
to 2560 x 1600 again.
In Windows 10:
1 Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings.
2 Click Advanced display settings.
3 Click Display adapter properties.
4 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the
window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
5 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,
http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com).
6 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution
to 2560 x 1600 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the
manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that
supports the video resolution.

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Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from
the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.

For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning,
or handling your monitor:
• To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If
possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti-static
coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed
air.
• Use a lightly-dampened, soft cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of
any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. 
• If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
• Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched and
show white scuff marks more than a lighter- colored monitor.
• To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.

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