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Dell monitor resolution issues

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Meriah

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Aug 31, 2014
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Hey folks,
Just purchased a Dell U2414H monitor for my Macbook Pro (purchased in 2009) and I can't get the monitor to display 1920 x 1080 resolution. Any thoughts on how to resolve this issue?
Thank you in advance for any help or recommendations!
Meriah
 
Meriah said:
Hey folks,
Just purchased a Dell U2414H monitor for my Macbook Pro (purchased in 2009) and I can't get the monitor to display 1920 x 1080 resolution. Any thoughts on how to resolve this issue?
Thank you in advance for any help or recommendations!
Meriah
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Isn't the native resolution of that monitor 1920 x 1200?

Also how is it connected to your Mac?
 
I've got the same monitor connected to my rmbp using a mini display port to display port cable. No problem with resolution. What's the problem you're having. The usb hub is a load of crap though.
 
Yes, you are correct.
My error, I can not get 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Thanks

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Thank you, I have mini DP to DP and in the monitor control panel there is no selection for 1920 x 1200.
 
Meriah said:
Yes, you are correct.
My error, I can not get 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Thanks

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Thank you, I have mini DP to DP and in the monitor control panel there is no selection for 1920 x 1200.
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Make sure you're not using screen mirroring; you'll be limited to the maximum resolution of your MacBook's display.
 
Per Dell's specification page on this display:
Optimal resolution:
1920 x 1080 at 60Hz

Important question that you haven't yet answered:
What kind of cable are you using to connect the monitor to the MacBook?

Also, check the display's input settings.

Although I've never experienced the problem, I've seen a number of postings here at MacRumors from folks who had Dell displays that wouldn't connect right because the Mac was trying to sync to them "as tv's", rather than as a "computer display".

There is a workaround for that...
 
Thank you everyone, I really appreciate your help!

Mini DP - DP
No mirroring

Everything seems correct, just no option for the 1920x1080 resolution in the control panel for the dell.

Thoughts? Ideas?
Return this monitor?

Better choice?

Thanks again folks!

* yes - 1920 x 1080 and not 1920 x 1200
 
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Thank you for those links, I will look into this and see if it resolves the issue.
If not...?

Thanks again folks for all your help, I really appreciate it!
 
Still no luck resolving the resolution issues.
Any more thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks folks,

Meriah
 
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I had the same issue. I was using a thunderbolt adapter to connect to the VGA from Dell monitor and the VGA was loose. Once I tightened it, resolution became fine.
 
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