Guidance on Connectivity for Dell Monitors and Dell PC Platforms and Graphics

Follow the guidelines below for Dell's suggested cable lengths for monitor cables, and Dell PC platforms and graphics connectivity.

Dell monitor suggested cable length

Video Cable Support on Dell Monitors: Dell Monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. The online monitor User’s Guides will show you what cables ship in the monitor box when purchased New from Dell.
As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, or the type of material, connector, and process that is used to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables that are not shipped with your Dell Monitor.

If you are using cables longer than 10 ft and signal integrity issues are encountered, it is advisable to purchase a repeater to boost the video signal. Dell does not recommend any specific brand.

The usages of all 3rd-party dongles are not tested by Dell and can cause video compatibility issues. There are Dell dongles with Dell part numbers that have been qualified by Dell.

Connectivity notes for Dell PC Platforms and Graphics

• Dell PC Platforms and Graphics comply to industry certification standards.
• During Development, all Dell PC Platforms and Graphics are subjected to compatibility testing with Dell Docks, Dell Dongles and Dell Monitors/Video cables.
• Because we cannot guarantee the compliance of third-party devices, Dell cannot guarantee the video performance of third-party devices that are connected to Dell PC Platforms/Graphics.