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If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message ( Figure 2)appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Press Button 1 to bring up the Input Source menu. Use Button 1 or Button 2 to toggle between VGA or HDMI source and then press Button 3 to confirm your selection ( Figure 3). Change the input color format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD).
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Refer to Factory Factory Settings section of this article for more information. A few permanently bright or dark pixels are considered normal by industry standards. The exact number of pixels allowed varies depending on the monitor. Refer to Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for more details. Connecting the Monitor - Refer to the knowledge base article How to Connect a Monitor to a Computer?. Alternatively, you can also refer to the Setting Up The Monitor in the User's Guide for your Dell SE2417HG Monitor.Make sure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. It is always essential to isolate the monitor while troubleshooting your computer for the following scenarios: Change the color-setting mode in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD) to Graphics or Video, depending on the application.
Swap the ends of the VGA or HDMI cable between the monitor and the computer. Ensure that the cable is seated properly.
No POST - Your computer is not showing any indication of activity, the screen might be blank and will not display the Dell logo during start-up. Ports & Connectors - Refer to the User's Guide for your Dell SE2417HG Monitor for more information on the Ports & Connectors available on your Dell SE2417HG Monitor. No Video - You are unable to see any display on the screen, able to hear the windows chime but no display is seen. Attaching the Stand - Refer to the Setting Up The Monitor section in the User's Guide on Connecting the Stand to your Dell SE2417HG Monitor.