Dell G2524H User manual

Dell Gaming Monitor - G2524H
User’s Guide
Monitor Model: G2524H
Regulatory Model: G2524Hf

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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2023 - 06
Rev. A00

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Contents
Safety instructions...............................................6
About your monitor ..............................................7
Package contents......................................................... 7
Product features .......................................................... 9
Identifying parts and controls .......................................11
Front view ............................................................................... 11
Side view................................................................................. 11
Back view................................................................................12
Bottom view ............................................................................13
Monitor specifications................................................. 14
Resolution specifications ............................................. 16
Supported video modes ............................................................16
Preset display modes................................................................17
Electrical specifications............................................................18
Physical characteristics............................................................19
Environmental characteristics .................................................. 20
Pin assignments.......................................................................21
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface............................. 23
USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) upstream connector ............................... 23
USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) downstream connector............................24
USB ports ...............................................................................24
Plug and play capability ............................................... 25
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy.............................. 25
Ergonomics ................................................................ 25
Handling and Moving Your Display................................. 27
Maintenance guidelines ............................................... 29
Cleaning your monitor ............................................................. 29

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Setting up the monitor ........................................30
Attaching the stand..................................................... 30
Connecting your monitor ............................................. 33
Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable and the
power cable ............................................................................ 34
Connecting the USB Type-C to DisplayPort cable and the
power cable ............................................................................ 34
Connecting the HDMI cable and the power cable ....................... 34
Connecting the SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) cable
and the power cable ................................................................ 35
Organizing your cables ................................................ 37
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) . 37
Removing the monitor stand ........................................ 38
VESA wall mounting (optional) ..................................... 39
Operating the monitor .........................................40
Power on the monitor .................................................. 40
Using the joystick control ............................................ 40
Using the rear-panel controls ....................................... 41
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu ..................... 42
Accessing the menu system ..................................................... 42
Vision Engine.......................................................................... 54
OSD warning message............................................................. 56
Locking the rear-panel control buttons.......................... 59
Setting the maximum resolution ................................... 61
Setting the maximum frame rate .................................. 62

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Using the tilt and vertical extension.............................. 63
Tilt and swivel extensions ........................................................ 63
Vertical extension.................................................................... 64
Rotating the display ................................................................ 64
Rotate clockwise..................................................................... 65
Rotate counterclockwise.......................................................... 65
Adjusting the rotation display settings of your monitor... 66
Troubleshooting .................................................. 67
Self-test..................................................................... 67
Built-in diagnostics ..................................................... 68
Common problems ...................................................... 69
Product specific problems ........................................... 72
Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems ................ 73
Regulatory information ........................................ 74
FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information 74
EU product database for energy label and product
information sheet........................................................ 74
Contacting Dell ...................................................75

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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 in this document
assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor.
NOTE: Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped
with your monitor and printed on the product. Keep the documentation at a
secure location for future reference.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
WARNING: The possible long-term effect of listening to audio at high
volume through the headphones (on monitor that support it) may damage
your hearing ability.
• Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile
and can be damaged if dropped or pressed with a sharp object.
• Ensure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power
available in your location.
• Keep the monitor in room temperature. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have
an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display.
• Connect the power cable from the monitor to a wall outlet that is near and
accessible. See Connecting your monitor.
• Do not place and use the monitor on a wet surface or near water.
• Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. For
example, do not place the monitor inside a car trunk.
• Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period.
• To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch inside the
monitor.
• Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions indicated on product.
• Certain monitors can be wall mounted using the VESA mount that is sold
separately. Ensure to use the correct VESA specifications as mentioned in the wall
mounting section of the User’s Guide.
For information about safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
Information (SERI) document that is shipped with your monitor.

About your monitor │7
About your monitor
Package contents
The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor,
If any component is missing, contact Dell, see Contacting Dell.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Some features may not be available in certain countries.
Component image Component description
Display
Stand riser
Stand base

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Component image Component description
Power cable
(varies by country)
DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)
USB Type-C to DisplayPort
cable (1.0 m)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A to
Type-B upstream cable (1.8 m)
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety, Environmental, and
Regulatory Information

About your monitor │9
Product features
The Dell G2524H monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight.
The monitor features include:
• 62.23 cm (24.50 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally) up to 1920 x 1080
resolution through DisplayPort with full screen support or lower resolutions.
Supports refresh rate of 240 Hz (280 Hz with Overclock) and up to 1920 x
1080 resolution at 240 Hz through HDMI port.
• NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Certification and AMD FreeSync™ Premium
Technology and VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification minimizes graphic
distortions like screen tearing and stuttering for smoother, fluid gameplay.
• Supports a high refresh rate of 240 Hz and a rapid response time of 1 ms (0.5
ms gray-to-gray min) gray to gray in Extreme mode.*
• Color gamut of 99% sRGB.
• Tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment capabilities.
• Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI.
• Equipped with one SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Type-B upstream
port, one SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Type-A downstream
charging port, and one SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Type-A
downstream port.
• Enabled with gaming console VRR supportability.
• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™)
100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Plug-and-play capability if supported by your computer.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization.
• Game enhanced features such as Timer, Frame Rate, and Dark Stabilizer in
addition to enhanced game modes such as FPS, MOBA/RTS, SPORTS, or
RPG, and three additional game modes to personalize your preferences.
• Power and OSD buttons lock.
• Security lock slot.
• Stand lock.
• ≤ 0.3 W in Standby Mode.

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• Compatible with Dell Display Manager 2.1 and above.
• The monitor adopts flicker-free technology, which clears the eye visible flicker,
brings comfort viewing experience and preventing users suffer from eye strain
and fatigue.
• The monitor uses Low Blue Light panel and is in compliance with TUV
Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset or default setting mode
(Preset mode: Standard).
* 1 ms is achievable in Extreme mode to reduce visible motion blur and increased
image responsiveness. However, this may introduce some slight and noticeable visual
artifacts into the image. As every system setup and every gamer's needs are different,
we recommend that users experiment with the different modes to find the setting
that is right for them.

About your monitor │11
Identifying parts and controls
Front view
1
Label Description Use
1Power On/Off button
(with LED indicator)
To turn the monitor on or off.
Solid white light indicates that the monitor is
turned on and functioning normally. Blinking
white light indicates that the monitor is in
Standby Mode.
Side view

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Back view
7
7
1
2
6
3
4
3
5
Back view without monitor stand Back view with monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. For
more information, see Operating the
monitor.
2Function buttons Press the function buttons to adjust
items in the OSD menu. For more
information, see Operating the
monitor.
3VESA mounting holes
(100 mm x 100 mm - behind
attached VESA cover)
Wall-mount the monitor using VESA-
compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x
100 mm).
4Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
5Stand release button Releases stand from the monitor.
6Barcode, serial number, and
Service Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to
contact Dell for technical support.
The Service Tag is a unique
alphanumeric identifier that enables
Dell service technicians to identify
the specifications of your monitor and
access warranty information.
7Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by routing
them through the slot.

About your monitor │13
Bottom view
1 2 43 7 985 6
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor).
2Security lock slot
(Based on Kensington
Security Slot)
Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased
separately) to prevent unauthorized movement of your
monitor. For more information, see Securing your
monitor using Kensington lock (optional).
3Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw
(screw not included).
4HDMI port Connect to your computer with the HDMI cable (optional).
5DisplayPort (1) Connect to your computer with the DisplayPort cable
(shipped with your monitor).
6DisplayPort (2) Connect to your computer with the DisplayPort cable
(shipped with your monitor).
7 SuperSpeed USB
5Gbps (USB 3.2
Gen1) Type-B
upstream port
Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) from
this port to your computer to enable the USB ports on
your monitor.
8SuperSpeed USB
5Gbps (USB 3.2
Gen1) Type-A
downstream port
with Power Charging
Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to
the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use
the USB downstream connectors on the monitor. Port
supports Battery Charging 2 A.
9SuperSpeed USB
5Gbps (USB 3.2
Gen1) Type-A
downstream port
Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to
the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use
the USB downstream connectors on the monitor. Port
supports 0.9 A.

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Monitor specifications
Model G2524H
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel technology Fast IPS
Aspect ratio 16:9
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal
Width (active area)
Height (active area)
Total area
622.28 mm (24.50 in.)
543.74 mm (21.41 in.)
302.62 mm (11.91 in.)
164545.63 mm² (255.05 in.²)
Pixel pitch 0.2832 x 0.2802 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 90
Viewing angle
Vertical
Horizontal
178° (typical)
178° (typical)
Luminance output 400 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1,000 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating Anti-glare treatment of the polarizer (Haze 25%, 3H)
Backlight White LED edgelight system
Response time 0.5 ms (gray-to-gray min), 1 ms (gray-to-gray most
observed) in Extreme Mode*
2 ms gray to gray in Super Fast Mode
3 ms gray to gray in Fast Mode
* 0.5 ms (gray-to-gray min), 1 ms (gray-to-gray most
observed) is achievable in Extreme mode to reduce
visible motion blur and increased image responsiveness.
However, this may introduce some slight and noticeable
visual artifacts into the image. As every system setup
and every gamer’s needs are different, we recommend
that users experiment with the different modes to find
the setting that is right for them.
Color depth 16.78 million colors
Color gamut sRGB 99% (typical)

About your monitor │15
Connectivity • 2 x DP 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)(Supports up to FHD 1920 x
1080 280 Hz, VRR)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4)(Supports up to FHD 1920 x
1080 240 Hz TMDS, VRR as per specified in HDMI
2.1)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) upstream port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) downstream port with
BC1.2 charging at 2 A (maximum)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) downstream port
Border width (edge of monitor to active area)
To p
Left/Right
Bottom
5.84 mm
5.83 mm
18.79 mm
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
0 to 130 mm
-5° to 21°
-45° to 45°
-90° to 90°
Dell Display Manager
compatibility
Easy Arrange and other key features
Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

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Resolution specifications
Model G2524H
Horizontal scan range DisplayPort: 30 kHz to 279 kHz (automatic)
DisplayPort: 30 kHz to 312 kHz (automatic)(with
overclock)
HDMI: 30 kHz to 279 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range DisplayPort: 48 Hz to 240 Hz (automatic)
DisplayPort: 48 Hz to 280 Hz (automatic)(with
overclock)
HDMI: 48 Hz to 240 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution DisplayPort: 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz
DisplayPort: 1920 x 1080 at 280 Hz
(with overclock)
HDMI: 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz
Supported video modes
Model G2524H
Video display capabilities
(HDMI and DisplayPort)
480p at 60 Hz,
576p at 50 Hz,
720p at 50 Hz,
720p at 60 Hz,
1080p at 50 Hz,
1080p at 60 Hz,
1080p at 120 Hz.

About your monitor │17
Preset display modes
Display mode Horizontal
frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
frequency
(Hz)
Pixel clock
(MHz)
Sync polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
720 x 400 31.50 70.10 28.30 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.50 59.90 25.20 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 31.50 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 0 60.30 40.00 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.90 75.00 49.50 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.40 60.00 65.00 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.00 75.00 78.80 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.50 75.00 108.00 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.00 60.00 108.00 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.00 75.00 135.00 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.00 60.00 108.00 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.50 60.00 148.50 +/+
1920 x 1080 137.30 120.00 285.50 +/-
1920 x 1080 186.45 165.00 387.81 +/-
1920 x 1080 278.40 240.00 584.60 +/-
1920 x 1080 (Only DP) 285.00 250.00 598.50 +/-
1920 x 1080 (Only DP) 296.40 260.00 622.44 +/-
1920 x 1080 (Only DP) 308.88 270.00 648.648 +/-
1920 x 1080 (Only DP) 311.36 280.00 653.856 +/-

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Electrical specifications
Model G2524H
Video input signals HDMI/DisplayPort, 600 mV for each differential line,
100 Ω input impedance per differential pair
AC input voltage/
frequency/current
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.50 A
(typical)
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)1
0.3 W (Standby mode)1
18.5 W (On mode)1
65 W (Max)2
18.3 W (Pon)3
57.8 kWh (TEC)3
1 As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013
2 Max. brightness and contrast setting with maximum power loading on all USB ports.
3Pon : Power consumption of On Mode measured with reference to Energy Star test method.
TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test method.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product
may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you
ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.
Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions
about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness
is expressed or implied

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Physical characteristics
Model G2524H
Signal cable type • DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)
• USB Type-C to DisplayPort cable (1.0 m)
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A to Type-B cable (1.8 m)
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
cable suppliers in the market, the type of material, connector and process used
to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on
cables that are not shipped with your Dell monitor.
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 505.75 mm (19.91 in.)
Height (compressed) 375.75 mm (14.79 in.)
Width 555.40 mm (21.87 in.)
Depth 200.30 mm (7.89 in.)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 327.24 mm (12.88 in.)
Width 555.40 mm (21.87 in.)
Depth 65.37 mm (2.57 in.)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 416.90 mm (16.41 in.)
Height (compressed) 369.19 mm (14.54 in.)
Width 275.90 mm (10.86 in.)
Depth 200.30 mm (7.89 in.)
Weight
Weight with packaging 8.18 kg (18.03 lb)
Weight with stand assembly
and cables
5.53 kg (12.19 lb)
Weight without stand
assembly (For wall mount or
VESA mount considerations
- no cables)
3.15 kg (6.94 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 1.98 kg (4.36 lb)

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Environmental characteristics
Model G2524H
Compliant standards
• RoHS compliant
• BFR/PVC reduce monitor (The circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-
free laminates.)
• 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
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating • Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation • 221.8 BTU/hour (maximum)
• 63.1 BTU/hour (typical)