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... Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. Block Diagram 13 5.1 Monitor Exploded View 13 5.2 Software Flow Chart 14 5.3 Electrical Block Diagram 16 5.3.1 Main Board 16 5.3.2 Inverter/Power Board 17 6. Input/Output Specification 10 4.1 Input Signal...
... Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. Block Diagram 13 5.1 Monitor Exploded View 13 5.2 Software Flow Chart 14 5.3 Electrical Block Diagram 16 5.3.1 Main Board 16 5.3.2 Inverter/Power Board 17 6. Input/Output Specification 10 4.1 Input Signal...
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Resolution Plug & Play Power Consumption Driving system Size Pixel pitch Viewable angle Response time (typ.) Video Sync. Type H-Frequency V-Frequency ON Mode Power Saving Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N. W.) Packaged Unpackaged TFT Color LCD 43cm(17.0") 0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V) 140˚ (H) 120˚ (V) 16 ms Analog Only H/V TTL Separate and Composite Sync. 30kHz - 80kHz 56-75Hz Over 16.2 million Colors 135MHz 1280 x 1024 VESA DDC2BTM MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. DELL E173FP Service Manual 1.
Resolution Plug & Play Power Consumption Driving system Size Pixel pitch Viewable angle Response time (typ.) Video Sync. Type H-Frequency V-Frequency ON Mode Power Saving Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N. W.) Packaged Unpackaged TFT Color LCD 43cm(17.0") 0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V) 140˚ (H) 120˚ (V) 16 ms Analog Only H/V TTL Separate and Composite Sync. 30kHz - 80kHz 56-75Hz Over 16.2 million Colors 135MHz 1280 x 1024 VESA DDC2BTM MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. DELL E173FP Service Manual 1.
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... BUTTONS - Orange - Buttons for the OSD menu (On-Screen-display) B. Press the power button to turn on or off mode, and the LED turns blank. By changing these settings, the picture can be connected. - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your personal preferences. - Brightness Button: The Brightness Button...
... BUTTONS - Orange - Buttons for the OSD menu (On-Screen-display) B. Press the power button to turn on or off mode, and the LED turns blank. By changing these settings, the picture can be connected. - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your personal preferences. - Brightness Button: The Brightness Button...
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... Brightness button. Contrast Setting the contrast of the display With this function you modify the contrast of the background lighting. All changes are stored automatically. Press the - Necessary, press the - Press the SELECT/MENU button to activate the OSD menu. If necessary, press the - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE To set...
... Brightness button. Contrast Setting the contrast of the display With this function you modify the contrast of the background lighting. All changes are stored automatically. Press the - Necessary, press the - Press the SELECT/MENU button to activate the OSD menu. If necessary, press the - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE To set...
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... OSD menu Calling the OSD Set up or down . You can change the colour ratios of the LCD display, it 's 9300K; Red preset =9300K colour of the basic colours (red, green, blue) as required. DELL E173FP Service Manual Adjusting size and position Calling the Positioning setting window H-Position Adjusting the horizontal position With this...
... OSD menu Calling the OSD Set up or down . You can change the colour ratios of the LCD display, it 's 9300K; Red preset =9300K colour of the basic colours (red, green, blue) as required. DELL E173FP Service Manual Adjusting size and position Calling the Positioning setting window H-Position Adjusting the horizontal position With this...
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... Language of OSD are reset to the factory settings without a setting being made, the OSD menu is automatically faded out. OSD Hold Time DELL E173FP Service Manual Setting the display duration of the OSD menu lock or unlock. If the set time expires without prompting for the OSD menu. With this function you...
... Language of OSD are reset to the factory settings without a setting being made, the OSD menu is automatically faded out. OSD Hold Time DELL E173FP Service Manual Setting the display duration of the OSD menu lock or unlock. If the set time expires without prompting for the OSD menu. With this function you...
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Input/Output Specification 4.1 Input Signal Connector 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector DELL E173FP Service Manual 10 5 9 4 8 3 7 2 6 1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Meaning Pin 1 Video input red 9 2 Video input green 10 3 Video input blue 11 4 ...x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 For ergonomic reasons, a screen resolution of 60 Hz. 10 4. Sync DDC Clock 4.2 Factory Preset Display Modes The following are the most frequently used (active matrix) an LCD monitor provides a totally flicker-free picture even with a refresh rate of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended. Sync V.
Input/Output Specification 4.1 Input Signal Connector 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector DELL E173FP Service Manual 10 5 9 4 8 3 7 2 6 1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Meaning Pin 1 Video input red 9 2 Video input green 10 3 Video input blue 11 4 ...x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 For ergonomic reasons, a screen resolution of 60 Hz. 10 4. Sync DDC Clock 4.2 Factory Preset Display Modes The following are the most frequently used (active matrix) an LCD monitor provides a totally flicker-free picture even with a refresh rate of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended. Sync V.
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And go into EEprom. DELL E173FP Service Manual 1) MCU Initializes. 2) Is the EEprom blank? 3) Program the EEprom by default values. 4) Get the PWM value of back light. 12) ...the scalar send out an interrupt request? 14) Wake up the scalar. 15) Are there any signals coming mode. 18) Process the OSD display. 19) Read the keyboard. Turn on the LED and set it to show the coming from analog port? 16... 7) Are the AUTO and SELECT keys pressed? 8) Enter factory mode. 9) Save the power key status into standby mode after the message disappears. 17) Program the scalar to be able to green color.
And go into EEprom. DELL E173FP Service Manual 1) MCU Initializes. 2) Is the EEprom blank? 3) Program the EEprom by default values. 4) Get the PWM value of back light. 12) ...the scalar send out an interrupt request? 14) Wake up the scalar. 15) Are there any signals coming mode. 18) Process the OSD display. 19) Read the keyboard. Turn on the LED and set it to show the coming from analog port? 16... 7) Are the AUTO and SELECT keys pressed? 8) Enter factory mode. 9) Save the power key status into standby mode after the message disappears. 17) Program the scalar to be able to green color.
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... Signal cable again, Check LED status. Check Correspondent component short/open Protection Diode and NG Signal cable bad? 8.2 Trouble Shooting 8.2.1 Main Board 1) No display Measured CN104 pin 5 = 5 V? DELL E173FP Service Manual No DC Level Check Power board, is disconnected? Check Power switch is show Block WRGB color bars? Replace U102 Scalar IC Led...
... Signal cable again, Check LED status. Check Correspondent component short/open Protection Diode and NG Signal cable bad? 8.2 Trouble Shooting 8.2.1 Main Board 1) No display Measured CN104 pin 5 = 5 V? DELL E173FP Service Manual No DC Level Check Power board, is disconnected? Check Power switch is show Block WRGB color bars? Replace U102 Scalar IC Led...
User Guide
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... the entitles claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; Adobe is a trademark...
... the entitles claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; Adobe is a trademark...
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... this product. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. Using the Display gives an overview of your computer system. Appendix provides additional documentation that helps you make better use the... display. Back to use of how to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide ...
... this product. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. Using the Display gives an overview of your computer system. Appendix provides additional documentation that helps you make better use the... display. Back to use of how to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide ...
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... browsing. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Those who require exceptional quality and reliability at a maximum resolution of the...
... browsing. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Those who require exceptional quality and reliability at a maximum resolution of the...
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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
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...off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on the monitor. Cannot Display This Video Mode This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or the monitor is ... your computer and the monitor. 2. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature...
...off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on the monitor. Cannot Display This Video Mode This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or the monitor is ... your computer and the monitor. 2. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature...
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...' button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push 'Auto Adjust' button Adjust 'Brightness' & 'Contrast' controls Perform monitor reset on the D-sub cable. Boot up in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on... The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter. COMMON SYMPTOMS No Video/ Power LED off These are pixels that are also in other room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Clean the LCD Screen, please refer to preset display modes.
...' button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push 'Auto Adjust' button Adjust 'Brightness' & 'Contrast' controls Perform monitor reset on the D-sub cable. Boot up in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on... The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter. COMMON SYMPTOMS No Video/ Power LED off These are pixels that are also in other room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Clean the LCD Screen, please refer to preset display modes.
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TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140° (horizontal) typical 250 ... Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and...
TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140° (horizontal) typical 250 ... Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and...
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Dell guarantees image size and centering for all preset modes listed in the following table. Preset Display Modes Display Mode DOS 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1152 x 864 ...
Dell guarantees image size and centering for all preset modes listed in the following table. Preset Display Modes Display Mode DOS 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1024 x 768 VESA 1152 x 864 ...
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...,192 m (40,000 ft) 137 BTU/hour max 116 BTU/hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS compliant display card or software installed in your PC, the display can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected...
...,192 m (40,000 ft) 137 BTU/hour max 116 BTU/hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS compliant display card or software installed in your PC, the display can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected...
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... select different settings, but in any Plug and Play-compatible system. If desired, the user can install the display in most cases display installation is automatic. The display automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the...
... select different settings, but in any Plug and Play-compatible system. If desired, the user can install the display in most cases display installation is automatic. The display automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the...