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- Page 1 Alienware AW2521HFA/ AW2521HFLA Monitor User’s Guide Model: AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Regulatory model: AW2521HFb...
- Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About your monitor ......6 Package contents ........6 Product features . - Page 4 VESA wall mounting (optional) ......32 Operating the monitor......33 Power on the monitor .
- Page 5 Appendix ........68 FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information.
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Page 6: About Your Monitor
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contact Dell. NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. - Page 7 Power cable (varies by country) DisplayPort cable (DisplayPort to DisplayPort) HDMI cable USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Alienware Welcome Card About your monitor...
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Page 8: Product Features
Product features The Alienware 25 Gaming monitor is available in two color variants: Dark Side of the Moon (AW2521HFA) and Lunar Light (AW2521HFLA). Both monitors offer active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: •... -
Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls
However, this may introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into the image. As every system setup and every gamer's needs are different, Alienware recommends that users experiment with the different modes to find the setting that is right for them. -
Page 10: Back View
Back view Back view without monitor stand Back view with monitor stand Label Description Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. Function buttons For more information, see Operating monitor. Barcode, serial number, and Refer to this label if you need to Service Tag label contact Dell for technical support. -
Page 11: Rear And Bottom View
Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Lighting dock connector When the stand riser is attached to the monitor, the dock connector supplies power to the light on the stand. Cable-management slot (at the To organize cables by routing them back of the stand) through this slot. -
Page 12: Monitor Specifications
* To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device has been connected to a USB downstream port, it is not recommended to connect any other USB devices to the adjacent port. Monitor specifications Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology Fast IPS... - Page 13 However, this may introduce subtle visual artifacts into the image. Since each computer configuration and gamer's needs are different, Alienware recommends that users experiment with the different modes to find the setting that is right for them.
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Page 14: Resolution Specifications
Pivot -90° to 90° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM) Compatibility Resolution specifications Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA DisplayPort 1.2 HDMI 2.0 Horizontal scan 255 to 255 kHz (automatic) 30 to 255 kHz (automatic) range Vertical scan 48 to 240 Hz (automatic) -
Page 15: Preset Display Modes
278.1 240.0 567.4 NOTE: This monitor supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium Technology. Electrical specifications Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Video input signals HDMI 2.0*/DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair. AC input voltage/ 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / frequency/current 1.5 A (typical) - Page 16 Inrush current • 120 V: 30 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) • 240 V: 60 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) Power consumption • 0.2 W (Off mode) • 0.3 W (Standby mode) • 20.4 W (On mode) • 72 W (Max.) •...
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Page 17: Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Signal cable type • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins • Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different... -
Page 18: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental characteristics Model AW2521HFA/AW2521HFLA Compliant standards Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating • Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Shipping: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity... -
Page 19: Pin Assignments
Pin assignments DisplayPort connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR About your monitor | 19... -
Page 20: Plug And Play Capability
HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-... -
Page 21: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Transfer speed Data rate Power consumption* Super-Speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) -
Page 22: Usb Downstream Connector
USB downstream connector Pin number 9-pin side of the connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ USB ports • 1 x upstream - rear • 2 x downstream - rear • 2 x downstream - bottom Power charging port - the port with icon;... -
Page 23: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state, which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. -
Page 24: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not factory-installed. NOTE: The following instructions are only applicable for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. - Page 25 5. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. CAUTION: When connecting the stand assembly to the display, do not place the stand riser directly on the display back panel. Doing so may damage the pogo pins on the stand due to misalignment.
- Page 26 7. Route the power cable through the cable-management slot on the stand and then through the cable-management clip at the back of the display. 8. Connect the power cable to the monitor. 9. Route the required cables, such as USB upstream cable, USB downstream cables (optional, cables are not included), HDMI cable, and DisplayPort cable through the cable-management slot on the stand.
- Page 27 11. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 12. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. Setting up the monitor | 27...
- Page 28 13. Slide the tabs on the I/O cover into the slots on the display back cover until it snaps into place. NOTE: Ensure that all cables pass through the I/O cover and cable- management slot on the stand riser. 28 | Setting up the monitor...
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Page 29: Connecting The Computer
Connecting the computer WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. NOTE: The images are for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. -
Page 30: Removing The Monitor Stand
Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the display when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. - Page 31 6. Press and hold the stand release button. 7. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Setting up the monitor | 31...
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Page 32: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)
VESA wall mounting (optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm) Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat surface. 2. Remove the monitor stand. (See Removing the monitor stand.) 3. -
Page 33: Operating The Monitor
Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the power button to turn on the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. 1. Press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. 2. -
Page 34: Using The Rear-Panel Controls
• For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. • Toggles between the menu items. • Increases (up) or decreases (down) the parameters of selected menu item. Using the rear-panel controls Use the control buttons on the rear of the monitor to access the OSD menu and shortcut keys. -
Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current settings of some OSD functions. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system Icon Menu and Description submenus Game... - Page 36 Preset Modes • MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games. • RPG: Loads color settings ideal for Role-Playing Games (RPG). • SPORTS Loads color settings ideal for sports games. • Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to customize the color settings for your gaming needs.
- Page 37 Game Enhance The feature offers three available functions to enhance your Mode gameplay experience. • Off Select to disable the functions under Game Enhance Mode. • Timer Allows you to disable or enable the timer at the upper left corner of the display. The timer shows the time elapsed since the game starts.
- Page 38 Dark Stabilizer The feature improves the visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. The higher the value (between 0 to 3), the better visibility in dark area of the display image. This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple.
- Page 39 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1or HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI connectors.
- Page 40 AlienFX Use this menu to adjust the LED light settings for the Power Lighting button, Alienware logo, and the light stripe on the stand. Color To specify an LED lighting color, select On and move the joystick to highlight the Custom Color option.
- Page 41 The following table depicts the color number and the RGB codes used for the 20 LED colors. To turn off the AlienFX lights, select Off. NOTE: These functions are only available when Spectrum is disabled. Custom It is a read-only menu. When you use Color or/and Spectrum to make LED lighting adjustments, this menu status shows Off;...
- Page 42 Spectrum When you select On, the LED lighting glows and changes colors in the sequence of the color spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Reset AlienFX Resets all settings under the AlienFX Lighting menu to the Lighting factory defaults.
- Page 43 Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or media player) using the DP or HDMI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your media player supports only YPbPr output.
- Page 44 Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by moving the joystick up or down (min. 0/max. 100). Timer Sets the length of time for the OSD to remain active after you move the joystick or press a button. Move the joystick to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
- Page 45 Others Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting Off. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
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Page 46: Osd Warning Message
Firmware Displays the firmware version of your monitor. Service Tag Displays the service tag of your monitor. This string is required when you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on Dell's website, etc. Reset Others Resets all settings under the Others menu to the factory defaults. - Page 47 When you adjust the Brightness level for the first time, the following message appears: NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear next time when you intend to change the Brightness setting. When USB is set to On in Standby Mode for the first time, the following message appears: NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear next time when you intend to change the USB setting.
- Page 48 If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear depending on the selected input: NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal. If either HDMI or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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Page 49: Locking The Rear-Panel Control Buttons
Locking the rear-panel control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/or power button. To lock the button(s): 1. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. 2. -
Page 50: Setting The Maximum Resolution
Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. -
Page 51: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension
Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. -
Page 52: Rotating The Monitor
Rotating the monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully extended vertically (vertical extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. Rotate clockwise 52 | Operating the monitor... -
Page 53: Rotate Counterclockwise
Rotate counterclockwise NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. -
Page 54: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System
Adjusting the rotation display settings of your system After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the 'contents' on your display. -
Page 55: Using Alienfx Application
• Ensure the OS of your computer is Windows 10 R3 or later. • Ensure your internet connection is active. • Ensure that the supplied USB cable is connected to both the Alienware monitor and the computer. Installing AWCC through Windows update 1. -
Page 56: Navigating The Alienfx Window
Navigating the AlienFX window With the Alienware Command Center, AlienFX allows you to control the LED lighting colors and transition effects for your Alienware monitor. In the AWCC home screen, click FX in the top menu bar to access the home screen of AlienFX. - Page 57 When you start to customize a theme, you should see the following screen: The following table describes the functions and features on the screen: Functions Descriptions LIGHTING panel Use the controls in this panel to set up lighting effects for a theme. Setting lighting effects for details.
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Page 58: Creating A Theme
Creating a theme To create a theme with your preferred lighting settings: 1. Launch AWCC. 2. Click FX in the top menu bar to access the home screen of AlienFX. 3. In the top-left corner of the window, click to create a new theme. 4. -
Page 59: Setting Lighting Effects
Setting lighting effects The LIGHTING panel provides various lighting effects. You may click Effect to open a drop-down menu with available options. NOTE: The options displayed may vary depending on the lighting zone(s) you specified. The following table provides an overview of different options: Morph Descriptions The effect changes the light color into another... - Page 60 Pulse Descriptions The effect makes the light flash with a short pause. To make the adjustments: 1. Pick a preferred color from the color palette or the list of PRESET COLORS. The selected color and its RGB color codes will be displayed on the right field.
- Page 61 Spectrum Descriptions The effect makes the light change in sequence of spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. You can drag the TEMPO slider to adjust the transition speed. NOTE: The option is available only when you select All Zones to make lighting adjustments.
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. Self-test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. -
Page 63: Built-In Diagnostics
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. -
Page 64: Common Problems
Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience No Video/ No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Power LED off monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. - Page 65 Brightness Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Problems or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls in the Display menu. Geometric Screen not • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Distortion centered correctly Horizontal/ Screen has one •...
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Page 66: Product Specific Problems
Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the good Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust Gain/Offset/Hue/Saturation value under Custom Color in the Game menu OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Image retention Faint shadow •... -
Page 67: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Specific What you Possible solutions symptoms experience USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your monitor is turned on. not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). - Page 68 Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. • Online technical assistance: www.dell.com/support/monitors • Contacting Dell: www.dell.com/contactdell EU product database for energy label and product information sheet AW2521HFA: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/347816 AW2521HFLA: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/348284 68 | Appendix...