The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is
referred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from 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 Modes
Normal operation
Active-off mode
Switch off
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed:
Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE:
Dell E1709W Flat Panel monitor is TC099 and ENERGY STAR®-compliant.
Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
Pin Assignments
15-pin D-Sub connector
Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable
1
Video-Red
2
Video-Green
3
Video-Blue
4
GND
5
Self-test
6
GND-R
7
GND-G
8
GND-B
9
DDC +5V
10
GND-sync
11
GND
12
DDC data
13
H-sync
14
V-sync
15
DDC clock
To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable.