For help with video or display issues such as: no video or no display, blank or black screen, flickering, resolution or color issues, horizontal or vertical lines, so on, see the expanding section below.
The key features of Dell U2723QX monitor are:
This section provides some specifications of the Dell U2723QX monitor. To learn more about the specifications of Dell U2723QX monitor, see the User's Guide at the Dell Manuals website.
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Ensuring that your Dell monitor is set up properly. Assembling the monitor stand and setting up the monitor ergonomically. Connecting the cables and organizing them. These will only help make the viewing experience the best it possibly can be.
The standard monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To learn more about attaching the standard monitor stand. See the Setting Up the Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell U2723QX monitor.
To learn how to set up any other stand with a monitor, see the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes). The top edge of the screen should be at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this.
To connect your Dell U2723QX monitor to your computer:
To learn more about connecting your monitor to the computer, see the Dell knowledge-base article: How to Connect a Monitor to a Dell Computer
Before you rotate the display, extend the display vertically until the top of the stand riser. Then tilt the display backward until the maximum to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the display.
When setting up your Dell U2723QX monitor, ensure that the monitor front panel buttons are on the bottom right.
With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Figure 1: Using tilt, swivel, and vertical extension on Dell U2723QX monitor
When mounted on the wall or on a monitor arm, the set-up must comply to the recommended panel orientation and working angle.
Figure 2: Orientation of Dell U2723QX Monitor
After you have rotated the display, complete the procedure given below to configure the display settings on your computer.
Figure 3: Illustration of DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Function
Use the joystick at the right rear bottom of the monitor to access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu of the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press the joystick (Figure 4) at the bottom of the monitor.
Learn more about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. See the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of Dell U2723QX monitor.
Figure 4: Dell U2723QX monitor Joystick control
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Press Joystick to open the OSD Menu Launcher. | |
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Resetting a monitor to factory defaults can help resolve many video or display issues. To reset your Dell U2723QX monitor to factory default settings, follow these instructions:
Figure 5: Dell U2723QX Front Panel Buttons
If your Dell monitor has a blank or black screen, fuzzy or blurry image, flickering, distorted or any other screen abnormalities, running a diagnostic test helps determine if the Dell monitor is functioning normally. To learn more about diagnostic options on a Dell monitor, see the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I run diagnostics on a Dell monitor?
It is always essential to isolate the monitor while troubleshooting your computer for the following scenarios:
Your Dell U2723QX Monitor provides a self-test feature check that allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly. If the monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
Your Dell U2723QX monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool. It helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor or with the video card on your computer.
When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade, it is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the Built-In Diagnostics.
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. Which is hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information, see the Dell knowledge-base article Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines.
This section provides information about troubleshooting steps that can help resolve the most common issues with the Dell U2723QX monitor. Alternatively, to learn more about troubleshooting common issues on Dell monitors, see the Dell knowledge-base article Troubleshooting Display or Video Issues on a Dell Monitor or use our Monitor self-help Guide.
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No Video - Power LED Off | No picture |
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No Video - Power LED On | No picture or no brightness. |
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Missing Pixels | LCD screen has spots. |
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Stuck-On/Off Pixels | LCD screen has bright spot. |
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Brightness Problems | Picture too dim or too bright. |
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Safety-Related Issues | Visible signs of smoke or sparks. |
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Intermittent Problems | Monitor malfunctions on and off. |
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Missing Color | Picture does not have color. |
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Wrong Color | Picture color is not good. |
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Image Retention from a Static Image Left on the Monitor for a Long Period | Faint shadow from the static image appears on the screen. |
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Screen image is too small. | Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. |
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No Input Signal when user controls are pressed. | No picture, the power LED light is white. |
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The picture does not fill the entire screen. | The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen. |
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No image when using DP connection to the computer. | Black screen |
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No image when using USB-C connection to computer, laptop, and so on. | Black screen |
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No charging when using USB-C connection to computer, laptop, and so on | No charging |
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Intermittent charging when using USB-C connection to computer, laptop, and so on. | Intermittent charging |
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The LAN port is not functioning. | OS setting or cable connection issue |
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USB interface is not working. | USB peripherals are not working. |
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Super-Speed USB 3.2 Gen2 interface is slow. | Super-Speed USB 3.2 Gen2 peripherals working slowly or not working at all. |
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Wireless USB peripherals stop working when a USB 3.0 device is plugged in. | Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases. |
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To learn more about how to view or download the User Guides and Manuals for your Dell product. See the Dell knowledge-base article Manuals and Documentation for your Dell Product.
Using Windows Display Settings
In Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1 and Windows 7:
Using Nvidia Control Panel
To change the resolution using the Nvidia Control Panel:
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center
To change the resolution using the AMD Catalyst Control Center:
To reset the Dell U2723QX Monitor to factory defaults, see the Reset to Factory Settings section of this article.
The Dell U2723QX monitor has two built-in diagnostics that are available:
To learn how to run a diagnostic test, see the Running Diagnostics on Dell U2723QX Monitor section of this Dell knowledge-base article.
The Troubleshooting section of this Dell knowledge-base article provides information about troubleshooting common issues with the Dell U2723QX monitor. The section has troubleshooting steps on how to resolve power issues, video issues, color or clarity issues, distortion issues, horizontal or vertical lines, brightness issues or pixel issues and so on.
To navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, use the Joystick control on the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press Joystick on the monitor.
For more information about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and different menu options. See the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell U2723QX monitor.
Additional monitor information like the model number, firmware version and Service Tag can be accessed from the monitor's OSD (On-Screen Display).
USB Type-C port on your Dell U2723QX supports USB Power Delivery, Data, and DisplayPort video signal. The USB Type-C port can be used for video and data signal, and supply power (90 W) to a compatible laptop using a single USB Type-C cable that is provided with the monitor.
If you are using a Dell laptop that supports charging through USB Type-C. It is recommended to update the BIOS and Video or Graphics card (GPU) driver. To learn how to download and update a device driver, see the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I download and install a device driver?