Setting The Maximum Resolution - Alienware AW2723DF User Manual

To unlock, move and hold the joystick forward/backward/left/right for about 4
seconds until a menu appears on the screen, and then select
close the pop-up menu.

Setting the maximum resolution

NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows
you have.
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows 8.1:
1. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.
2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution.
3. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select
AW2723DF.
4. Click the Screen Resolution dropdown list and select 2560 x 1440.
5. Click OK.
In Windows 10 and Windows 11:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
2. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure to select
AW2723DF.
3. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 2560 x 1440.
4. Click Keep changes.
If you do not see 2560 x 1440 as an option, you must update your graphics
driver to the latest version. Depending on your computer, complete one of the
following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or a laptop:
• Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and
download the latest driver for your graphics card.
If you are using a non-Dell computer (laptop or desktop):
• Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic
drivers.
• Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
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