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Alienware AW2725QF Monitor
User's Guide
Monitor Model: AW2725QF
Regulatory Model: AW2725QFt
August 2024
Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Alienware AW2725QF Monitor User’s Guide Monitor Model: AW2725QF Regulatory Model: AW2725QFt August 2024 Rev. A00...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
  • Page 3 Contents Safety instructions ............... .5 About your monitor .
  • Page 4 Prerequisites ..................48 Installing AWCC through Windows update .
  • Page 5 Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure that is in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor.
  • Page 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) A to B cable (1.80 m) DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m) (DisplayPort to DisplayPort) HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Alienware Sticker About your monitor...
  • Page 7 Product features The Alienware AW2725QF Gaming monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: 684.70 mm (27.00 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally). • • Dual-Resolution (3840 x 2160/1920 x 1080) with full-screen support for lower resolutions and aspect ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 8 • • macOS 12* and macOS 13* *The operating system compatibility on Dell and Alienware branded monitors may vary based on factors such as: • Specific release dates when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. Specific release dates when Dell and Alienware branded monitor firmware, software application, or driver updates are available •...
  • Page 9 Back view Figure 2. Back view of the monitor Table 3. Back view of the descriptions. Label Description VESA mounting holes (4) Wall-mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit. (100 mm x 100 mm) - behind attached VESA cover Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
  • Page 10 Bottom view 2 3 4 Figure 3. Bottom view of the monitor Table 4. Bottom view of the descriptions. Label Description Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Power connector Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to this port and your computer USB Type-B upstream port to enable the USB ports on your monitor.
  • Page 11 Monitor specifications Table 5. Monitor specifications. Description Value Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 684.70 mm (27.00 in.) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 in.) Area 200301.75 mm...
  • Page 12 Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Alienware Command Center (AWCC) *Dell Display Manager Dell Display Manager is an application software that enhances the experience of your Dell monitor- ensuring more productivity and ease in customization.
  • Page 13 Preset display modes Table 7. HDMI preset display modes (4K mode) Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Pixel clock Sync polarity Display mode (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (Horizontal/Vertical) IBM 720 x 400 31.47 28.322 IBM 640 x 480 31.47 25.175 VESA 640 x 480 37.50 31.50 VESA 800 x 600...
  • Page 14 Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Pixel clock Sync polarity Display mode (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA 1920 x 1080 192.788 164.917 VESA 1920 x 1080 (overclock) 199.159 169.931 414.250 VESA 1920 x 1080 (overclock) 205.529 174.918 427.5 VESA 1920 x 1080 (overclock) 212.019 179.982 441.0...
  • Page 15 Electrical specifications Table 10. Electrical specifications. Description Value Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line. Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support 100-240 VAC/50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.6 A (typical) Input voltage/frequency/current Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
  • Page 16 Description Value Base 233.40 mm x 223.14 mm (9.20 in. x 8.79 in.) Weight Weight with packaging 11.18 kg (24.65 lb) Weight with stand assembly and cables 7.15 kg (15.76 lb) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount 4.75 kg (10.47 lb) or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 1.98 kg (4.37 lb)
  • Page 17 Pin assignments DisplayPort Figure 5. 20-pin DisplayPort Table 13. Pin assignments (DisplayPort). 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) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR About your monitor...
  • Page 18 HDMI 1/HDMI 2 port Figure 6. HDMI 1/HDMI 2 19-pin port Table 14. Pin assignments (HDMI 1/HDMI 2). 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+...
  • Page 19 USB Type-C port Figure 7. USB Type-C port Table 15. Pin assignments (USB Type-C). Pin number Signal Pin number Signal SSTXp1 SSRXp1 SSTXn1 SSRXn1 VBUS VBUS SBU2 SBU1 VBUS VBUS SSRXn2 SSTXn2 SSRXp2 SSTXp2 About your monitor...
  • Page 20 Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (Port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 (Battery Charging 1.2 technology) compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other USB downstream ports. Your monitor has the following USB ports: •...
  • Page 21 Ergonomics CAUTION: Improper or prolonged usage of a keyboard may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation: Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work.
  • Page 22 Handling and moving your display To ensure that the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, follow the guidelines that are mentioned below: Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • • Disconnect all cables from the monitor.
  • Page 23 Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: •...
  • Page 24 Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the factory when shipped. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. To connect the monitor stand: Align and place the stand riser on the stand base.
  • Page 25 Slide the tabs on the stand riser into the slots on the display back cover and press down the stand assembly to snap it into place. Figure 16. Slide the tabs on the stand riser into the slots CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface.
  • Page 26 Using the tilt, swivel, and height adjustment NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. Tilt and swivel adjustment With the stand that is attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 27 Rotating the display Before you rotate the display, extend the display vertically until the top of the stand riser. Tilt the display backwards until the maximum to avoid the bottom edge of the display touching. 90° 90° Figure 21. Rotating the display NOTE: To toggle the display setting on your Dell computer between landscape and portrait when rotating the display, download and install the latest graphics driver.
  • Page 28 Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all the cables to the computer simultaneously. NOTE: The images are for the purpose of illustration only. The appearance of the computer may vary. o connect your monitor to the computer: 1.
  • Page 29 Connecting the USB cable Figure 26. Connecting the USB cable Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) For more information about using the Kensington lock (purchased separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock. Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock.
  • Page 30 Removing the monitor stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.
  • Page 31 Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the power button to turn on the monitor. Figure 30. Power on the monitor Using the joystick control Use the joystick control at the bottom of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. Figure 31.
  • Page 32 • Press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. • Move the joystick to select Input source. • Move the joystick up or down to select Dual-Resolution, move the joystick to switch between 4K and FHD resolution. Alienware 27 Monitor Game HDMI 1...
  • Page 33 Exit When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the On-Screen Display (OSD) status bar appears to let you know the current settings of some On-Screen Display (OSD) functions. Alienware 27 Monitor Preset Modes Smart HDR Response Time...
  • Page 34 Accessing the menu system Table 21. On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu description. Icon Menu and Submenus Description Game Use this menu to personalize your visual gameplay experience. Alienware 27 Monitor Game Preset Modes Standard Game Enhance Mode Brightness/Contrast Input Source Overclock...
  • Page 35 • Crosshair: This feature enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. NOTE: More AlienVision options are available by using Alienware Command Center (AWCC). This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh-tone color.
  • Page 36 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/Contrast Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the display. Alienware 27 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source AlienFX Lighting Display PIP/PBP Menu Personalize 75 % 75 % Others Exit AW2725QF Brightness Adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100).
  • Page 37 Icon Menu and Submenus Description AlienFX Lighting Adjusts the LED light settings for the Alienware logo, number graphic, and Power button. Alienware 27 Monitor All Zones Game Brightness/Contrast Zone 1: Logo On: Color Input Source Zone 2: Number On: Color...
  • Page 38 Icon Menu and Submenus Description The following table depicts the color number and the RGB codes used for the 20 LED colors. To turn off the light for All Zones/Zone 1: Logo/Zone 2: Number, select Off. For Zone 3: Power Button, you may specify to turn off the light when the monitor is in on or standby mode.
  • Page 39 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust the images. Alienware 27 Monitor Aspect Ratio 16:9 Game Input Color Format Brightness/Contrast Input Source Sharpness AlienFX Lighting Smart HDR Desktop Display Dolby Vision Bright PIP/PBP Reset Display...
  • Page 40 NOTE: When the monitor is processing HDR content, Preset Modes, Dark Stabilizer, Brightness, and Contrast are disabled. NOTE: AW2725QF does not support HLG. NOTE: The feature is disabled when PIP/PBP is activated. Dolby Vision Allows you to set the Dolby Vision HDR mode to: •...
  • Page 41 Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Alienware 27 Monitor Language English Game Transparency...
  • Page 42 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Personalize Alienware 27 Monitor Game Shortcut Key 1 Input Source Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast Brightness/Contrast Input Source Shortcut Key 3 Dual-Resolution AlienFX Lighting Shortcut Key 4 Preset Modes Display Shortcut Key 5 AlienVision PIP/PBP AlienVision Toggle List...
  • Page 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Alienware 27 Monitor Game Display Info Select DDC/CI Brightness/Contrast Input Source HDMI CEC AlienFX Lighting LCD Conditioning...
  • Page 44 OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution, you can see the following message: Alienware 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 3840x2160, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.
  • Page 45 Alienware 27 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? AW2725QF Figure 41. Power warning message NOTE: If you select No, the Brightness would be changed to 75% for these Preset Modes.
  • Page 46 • Open Auto HDR in Windows 11 In Windows 11, set the Auto HDR mode for gaming to improve picture quality. Use the joystick, select Display > Smart HDR > Game HDR. Alienware 27 Monitor Game Aspect Ratio Brightness/Contrast Input Color Format...
  • Page 47 Click Windows start menu, click Settings. Figure 46. Click Settings in Windows start menu. Click System > Display > HDR, Select Use HDR with Supported, and Use HDR with On. Figure 47. Select Use HDR with Supported, and Use HDR with On. Select Auto HDR with On.
  • Page 48 Ensure that the operating system of your computer is Windows 10 R3 or later. Ensure that your Internet connection is active. • If you want to adjust the lighting effects, make sure to connect the Alienware monitor and the computer with the supplied USB • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) upstream cable.
  • Page 49 Setting 1. Launch the AWCC application from the Start menu. 2. In the window of Dashboard view, click the monitor image of AW2725QF to access the device view. 3. Select the SETTING panel to customize the following features: Figure 51. AlienFX setting NOTE: Please note that periodic software updates may result in changes to the user interface, which may affect the layout, navigation, or functionality of certain features.
  • Page 50 • Game: Click the Game button to enhance your gameplay experience by using the provided features. • Display: Click the Display button to adjust the display settings. Figure 52. Display configuration configuration feature description. Table 23. Display Feature Description Brightness Drag the sliders to make the adjustment.
  • Page 51 While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs that are shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Alienware 27 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.
  • Page 52 Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions: Table 25. Common problems description. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
  • Page 53 • Some DP 1.1a graphics card cannot support DP 1.4 monitors. The image looks 4 times or one After changing resolution • Refer to https://www.dell.com/support/AW2725QF/ quarter the size of the screen from FHD to 4K or vice displayscaling for the workaround steps.
  • Page 54 Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Table 27. USB specific problems description. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not USB peripherals are not working • Check that your display is turned ON. working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. •...
  • Page 55 Regulatory information FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance at https://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. EU product database for energy label and product information sheet AW2725QF: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2046406 Regulatory information...
  • Page 56 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country or region and product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
  • Page 57 Trademark information Dolby, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2013– 2022 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Trademark information...
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