Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Software (DUCCS) for UP2516D and UP2716D

Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Software

The link to the to the current version of the software can be found here: Dell Ultra-Sharp Color Calibration Software (DUCCS) for Windows and Dell Ultra-Sharp Color Calibration Software (DUCCS) for Mac. You can also find the software download by going to Dell's Drivers & Downloads site and searching for DUCCS in the search bar at the top of the page. Then select Drivers & Downloads under the Content section of the next page to find the latest version of the Dell Ultra-Sharp Color Calibration Software.

It is a zip file that contains:

Figure 1. - DUCCS Zip file contents for Windows.
 

Figure 2. - DUCCS Zip file contents for Mac.
 

1. DUCCS

2. Firmware for UP2716D (do not choose UP2516D if you have a UP2716D).

3. Firmware update instruction. Please update the firmware first before installing DUCCS.

4. Read me file with the explanation:

   • The zip file contains:

     1. Dell Color Calibration software for Window or Mac version.

     2. Firmware data version M3T102.

     3. Firmware update utility for UP2516D and UP2716D.

Install Steps

Update the Firmware.

1. Check to ensure you have the correct monitor model and select the right firmware update utility.

2. Install DELL_UP2X16D_MonitorFirmwareUpdateUtility (Win)/(Mac).

3. Run MonitorFirmwareUpdateUtility.exe.

4. Click the "?" to display the firmware update procedure and follow the steps in the document closely.

   Firmware Update Pre-requisites

   1. The monitor must be connected to a power source during the firmware updating process.

   2. The USB upstream cable needs to be connected between the monitor and your computer. (See figure 2.)

      

      Figure 2. - Cable connections required for the firmware upgrade.

   3. Caution: Do not unplug the USB upstream cable till the updating process finishes.
       
      Note: The entire updating process will take five to six minutes.

   Updating firmware

   1. Initializing for device status. (See Figure 3.)

      

      Figure 3. - Initializing the device status

   2. The utility will load the firmware file automatically. Or, you can select your file manually by clicking browse and navigating to the setup file. (See Figure 4.)

      

      Figure 4. - Loading the firmware update

   3. Click Update. The update utility will prepare the monitor configuration for update. (See Figure 5.)

      

      Figure 5. - Preparing the monitor for the firmware update

   4. The utility will start updating the new firmware. (See FIgure 6.)

      

      Figure 6. - Update starting the new firmware installation

   5. Once updating is finished, the utility will verify the update. (See Figure 7.)

      

      Figure 7. - Verifying the firmware update if successful

   6. Once the updating process is completed, please follow the on-screen instructions to re-start your monitor. (See Figure 8.)

      

      Figure 8. - Firmware process is complete

5. The firmware update process may take a few minutes. Do not turn off the power supply during firmware update. Once complete, the monitor will reboot itself and you may close the firmware update application if the update is successful.

Install Dell Color calibration software.

1. Before using the Dell color calibration software, update monitor firmware first.

2. Install Dell UltraSharp Calibration Solution Setup Win.exe for Windows.

3. Run "Calibration Solution" software to calibrate the monitor.

Additional Reference:

Please refer to the following Dell Knowledge Base article for more information on using the Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Software (DUCCS):

• Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration System (DUCCS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)