Monitor SpecificationsThe following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.Power Management ModesIf you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This isreferred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. Thefollowing table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed:Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD.Pin Assignments15-pin D-Sub connector2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable.VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power ConsumptionNormal operation Active Active Active Blue 20(normal) /25w(maximum)Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Amber Less than 2 WSwitch off - - - Off Less than 1 WNOTE: Dell E1709W Flat Panel monitor is TC099 and ENERGY STAR®-compliant.Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable1 Video-Red2 Video-Green3 Video-Blue4 GND5 Self-test6 GND-R7 GND-G8 GND-B9 DDC +5V10 GND-sync11 GND12 DDC data13 H-sync14 V-sync15 DDC clock