Dell 34″ Curved USB-C Hub Monitor Setup

Please reference this guide for assistance with setting up your new Dell 34″ Curved USB-C Hub Monitor. If you have any questions, please contact the CCS Helpdesk at helpdesk@ccsdetroit.edu.

How To Connect Your Computer 

View the below picture and following text to understand what ports are needed to be plugged in depending on your device.

If you are using a desktop computer, you will utilize the ports circled in red. For display, connect your desktop computer to the monitor using the included HDMI or DisplayPort cable. For monitor USB port access, connect your desktop computer to the monitor using the included USB A to B cable. DO NOT USE ANY PORTS CIRCLED IN BLUE.

If you are using a laptop computer, you will utilize the ports circled in blue. To dock your laptop computer, connect the included USB-C cable from the corresponding port on the monitor to the primary USB-C port on your laptop. For hardwired internet access, connect your ethernet cable to the ethernet port on the monitor. You can also connect your mouse and keyboard to the available USB ports on the monitor. DO NOT USE ANY PORTS CIRCLED IN RED.

Note, your laptop computer will receive power, ethernet, mouse, and keyboard access through the single USB-C cable connected to it from your monitor. No other cable needs to be connected to your laptop computer.

Additional Front Facing USB Ports

There is an additional USB-B and USB-C port accessible from the front of the monitor. This module must be pressed from the bottom of the monitor, and it will pop down as shown below.

Please note, you cannot dock your laptop using the front facing USB-C port. This can only be done using the back USB-C port.